REC Coordinator Presents at Upstate Alliance Coffee and Conversation Series

On Wednesday, May 26, 2010, Jay Blankenship, Greenville REC Coordinator for Personal Pathways to Success, served as the guest speaker for the Upstate Alliance Coffee and Conversation event. The event was well attended by over 30 leaders representing various industries and organizations in the Upstate. Mr. Blankenship’s topic focused on the importance of providing educational learning opportunities to students and career specialists.

Formed in 2000, the Upstate SC Alliance is a public/private regional economic development organization designed to market the dynamic 10-county Upstate region to the world. The 10 counties of the Alliance represent the commerce-rich northwestern corner of South Carolina. To learn more about the Upstate Alliance, please visit their website at www.upstatescalliance.com.

Greenville RECAB Member Recognized as 2011 SC Superintendent of the Year

Greenville County Schools Superintendent Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher possesses a gift for inspiring and motivating staff. This gift is one reason Dr. Fisher has been recognized as the 2011 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year. For more information, please visit the school district web site at http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us.

Greenville Personal Pathways to Promote Dream It! Do It!

The Greenville Regional Education Center is partnering with TechReadySC to promote the Dream It! Do It! Program. TechReadySC has received a new AdvanceSC grant to implement this program in the Upstate. The goal of Dream It! Do It! is to provide awareness to students and adults about careers in the manufacturing industry.