Greenville Tech names new deans for workforce programs

A pair of new deans at Greenville Technical College were appointed recently to play a role in preparing students for the workforce.

Natasha Cummings has been selected as dean of workforce partnerships and student success at Greenville Technical College. She will serve as the senior administrative leader responsible for advancing workforce partnerships, student career success and external engagement strategies for the college.

Cummings served as director of experiential learning at GTC prior to her new role, leading the college’s efforts to connect students with meaningful, career-aligned opportunities through apprenticeships, co-ops, and technical scholar programs while serving as a key liaison between business and industry, academic divisions and student services, according to a news release. Prior to her work in higher education, she served as regional public relations officer for South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Disability Determination Services, building and managing strategic relationships with health care providers, leading training and recruiting initiatives, and delivering presentations to senior-level stakeholders across the region.

Cummings earned an MBA along with bachelor’s degrees in both sociology and history from Winthrop University. She is also a graduate of the South Carolina Technical College System Leadership Academy.

Amanda Morgan has been named dean of workforce development and professional advancement. In her new role, Morgan will serve as the senior administrative leader responsible for operational oversight, workforce program execution, revenue generation, and industry-aligned training initiatives.

Part of the college’s Corporate and Continuing Education division since 2023, Morgan has served as corporate and community engagement director, overseeing Quick Jobs and providing continuing education resources to company partners while assisting all departments with enrollment initiatives. She previously worked as a career services specialist for ITT Technical Institute and as director for the Office of Career Services and Student Employment with Lander University.

Morgan earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology with a minor in business administration from Clemson University. She is also a LERN certified contract trainer, Opportunity Greenville participant, and Leadership Greenwood graduate.