Education Archives

GE Vernova Foundation launches Engineers of Change program in Greenville

The program aims to provide 3,000 students with immersive programming about engineering careers.

Wofford College receives $2M in funding to boost STEM education

BOSS Scholars will receive a four-year scholarship up to $15,000.

Greenville Tech meets welding workforce demand with new $32M facility

According to Greenville Technical College, only one new welding technician enters the workforce for every four that retire and leave the field.

Spartanburg Community College receives $1.3M for Cherokee County talent program

The funding will help SCC continue and expand the TRIO Talent Search program.

LaunchGVL initiative seeks to bridge gap in Upstate SC talent pipeline

The underlying principle of LaunchGVL centers on connecting the business community and its talent needs with motivated high school students ready to explore career options.

Greenville Tech Foundation Honors Fluor’s legacy of investment in local students

The Fortune 500 company has helped position Greenville as a national center for advanced engineering and high-skill employment.

Greenville Tech Foundation names Gina Blohm as new executive director

The Greenville Tech Foundation has hired Gina Blohm as its new executive director, the nonprofit organization announced June 11.

Center for Welding and Automation Excellence set to meet tomorrow’s workforce needs

The opening coincides with the Champions for Student Success event to be held Oct. 27, the primary fundraiser for the Greenville Tech Foundation.

Spartanburg Community College recognized for cyber defense program

The Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense designation represents the college's national standing as a leading cybersecurity program.

Spartanburg organizations announce justice, public safety learning initiative

The initiative seeks to create work-based learning opportunities for Spartanburg County high school students in the justice and public safety sector.