Education & Workforce

South Carolina’s technical colleges are expanding programs in areas including advanced manufacturing, robotics, cybersecurity and health care to meet the state’s workforce demands. The health and life sciences building (above) at Greenville Technical College is a relatively new building, sponsored by Prisma Health. (Photo/Greenville Technical College)
Aug 24, 2026

SC technical colleges fuel workforce growth

South Carolina technical colleges are helping fill critical manufacturing and health care jobs while driving workforce development across the state.

An aging U.S. population is expected to increase demand for health care and eldercare workers, intensifying workforce challenges across the country. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Aug 20, 2026

The people who will care for our parents are the ones we’re turning away

  In 2030, more Americans will die than are born. The Congressional Budget Office puts the crossover that year, the same year the youngest baby boomer turns 65. After that, […]

Jennifer L. Cumpston has joined Trident Technical College as vice president of academic affairs after serving as dean of STEM at College of DuPage.
Aug 19, 2026

Trident Technical College appoints vice president of academic affairs

Jennifer Cumpston joins Trident Technical College as vice president of academic affairs, bringing experience in student success and workforce development.

Truist Foundation has awarded Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina $50,000 to expand its Clean Tech Accelerator workforce program. (Photo/GIUMSC)
Aug 18, 2026

Truist Foundation gives $50K to Goodwill clean tech

Truist Foundation awards Goodwill $50,000 to expand its Clean Tech Accelerator and train South Carolinians for high-demand clean technology careers.

Charleston Southern University has opened Magnolia Hall, a 216-bed residence hall, and a new student health clinic on its North Charleston campus. (Photo/Charleston Southern University)
Aug 18, 2026

Charleston Southern opens new dorm, student health clinic

Charleston Southern University opens Magnolia Hall and a new student health clinic, adding 216 beds and on-campus health care for students.

UFP Packaging plans to invest $5.31 million and create 136 jobs at its new Gaffney, where it will contribute to the company’s manufacture of wood pallets and crates, corrugated boxes, structural steel packaging, and horticulture racks. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Aug 14, 2026

UFP Packaging invests $5.31M in Gaffney manufacturing operations

UFP Packaging will invest $5.31 million in Gaffney, creating 136 jobs and expanding its South Carolina manufacturing operations by 2027.

Clemson University graduate students developed Deep Orange 17, a solar-integrated electric vehicle prototype created in collaboration with BMW. (Photo/Clemson University)
Aug 11, 2026

Clemson unveils solar-powered Deep Orange 17 EV

Clemson University and BMW unveil Deep Orange 17, an energy-positive EV prototype using solar power, lightweight engineering and advanced controls.

The Duke Energy Foundation is providing welding kits for students training at Greenville Technical College's new Center for Welding and Automation Excellence, which opens this fall. (Photo/Greenville Technical College)
Aug 5, 2026

Duke Energy backs Greenville Tech welding center

Duke Energy Foundation is funding welding kits for Greenville Technical College's new welding center, supporting workforce training and manufacturing.

College of Charleston and Spartanburg Community College have partnered to create streamlined transfer pathways, scholarship opportunities and workforce-focused educational programs for South Carolina students. (Photo/College of Charleston)
Aug 3, 2026

College in Spartanburg and Charleston expand transfer partnership

College of Charleston and Spartanburg Community College launched a transfer partnership offering guaranteed admission, scholarships and workforce pathways.

Furman University President Elizabeth Davis will retire in 2027 after leading the Greenville institution for 12 years and overseeing its bicentennial celebration and record fundraising campaign. (Photo/Furman University)
Jul 31, 2026

Furman President Elizabeth Davis reflects before retirement

Furman President Elizabeth Davis reflects on 12 years of leadership, the university's $500 million campaign and her planned retirement in 2027.

Lionel "T.K." Kennedy, CEO of Midlands STEM Charter School, accepts the inaugural Valor in Education Award from the Charter Institute at Erskine in recognition of his military service and dedication to education. (Photo/Midlands STEM Charter School)
Jul 29, 2026

Charter Institute honors Midlands STEM CEO with award

The Charter Institute at Erskine honored Midlands STEM Charter School CEO Lionel "T.K." Kennedy with its inaugural Valor in Education Award.

The South Carolina Research Authority is a founding partner in the NSF Grid Modernization Engine, a regional initiative focused on advancing energy innovation and modernizing the electric grid. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jul 24, 2026

SCRA joins NSF Grid Modernization Engine initiative

SCRA is a founding partner in the NSF Grid Modernization Engine, a $15 million initiative to strengthen energy innovation and create jobs in the Carolinas.