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| Rosie Sullivan, Lockheed Martin |
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| Robyn Knox, Southern Weaving |
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| Monnie Brome, Chair of the Greenville RECAB and Doug Dorman, Chair, Greenville WIB |
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| Keven Pruett, JPS Industries, Inc. |
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| Jay Blankenship, Coordinator |
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| Jason Larsen, GE Power & Water |
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
The Greenville Region of Personal Pathways to Success and SC Works Greenville honors four Greenville Area Advanced Manufacturers with Awards of Excellence (Pictures)
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Did You Know?
• Today, 6.5 million young adults between the ages of 16-24 are not in school or working.
• 7,000 students drop out of high school every day in the U.S.
• 90% of the jobs in the U.S. require a High School Diploma
• 71% of college students work while in school
• 58% of employers report that graduates are not adequately prepared for work
• Only 50% of college students graduate with a postsecondary degree
• 53% of college grads are unemployed or underemployed
Data provided in the “The New World of Work from Education to Employment” by Innovation Intake
• 7,000 students drop out of high school every day in the U.S.
• 90% of the jobs in the U.S. require a High School Diploma
• 71% of college students work while in school
• 58% of employers report that graduates are not adequately prepared for work
• Only 50% of college students graduate with a postsecondary degree
• 53% of college grads are unemployed or underemployed
Data provided in the “The New World of Work from Education to Employment” by Innovation Intake
Monday, October 28, 2013
The Greenville Region of Personal Pathways to Success and SC Works Greenville to honor four Greenville Area Advanced Manufacturers with Awards of Excellence
The Greenville Region of Personal Pathways to Success and SC Works Greenville will honor four Greenville Area Advanced Manufacturers with Awards of Excellence. The honorees will be recognized at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce RESHORING: RETURNING MANUFACTURING TO THE UNITED STATES event that will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at the Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center. This is our way of thanking the Advanced Manufacturers for their commitment and service to engaging youth in our efforts to increase the human capital pipeline in Advanced Manufacturing.
The Award Recipients are:
Jason Larsen, GE Water and Power
Monnie Broome, JPS Industries, Inc.
Robyn Knox, Southern Weaving, Inc.
Rosie Sullivan, Lockheed Martin
The Award Recipients are:
Jason Larsen, GE Water and Power
Monnie Broome, JPS Industries, Inc.
Robyn Knox, Southern Weaving, Inc.
Rosie Sullivan, Lockheed Martin
The Advanced Manufacturers Committee Host Meeting at the Interactive Visualization Center
The Advanced Manufacturers Committee recently held a meeting at the Interactive Visualization Center located in Downtown Greenville. 3rD Corner provides access to collaboration and visualization technologies for interactive design reviews. The center creates realistic, interactive simulations from client provided CAD files for virtual facility prototyping, training, design review, marketing and other commercial applications.
For more information, please contact Melanie Hill, Managing Member 864-908-9659
College Application Days 2013
College Application Days 2013
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education in collaboration with the South Carolina Department of Education is pleased to announce October 2013 as College Application Month. Throughout the month of October, high schools across the ...state will host College Application Day events to assist students with the college application process. The goal of College Application Month is to provide a forum for all South Carolina seniors to complete and file college applications. While much of the focus of College Application Month is geared toward first-generation college students and students who may not otherwise apply to college, we encourage participating high schools to include activities for all students, including freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have already applied to college.
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education in collaboration with the South Carolina Department of Education is pleased to announce October 2013 as College Application Month. Throughout the month of October, high schools across the ...state will host College Application Day events to assist students with the college application process. The goal of College Application Month is to provide a forum for all South Carolina seniors to complete and file college applications. While much of the focus of College Application Month is geared toward first-generation college students and students who may not otherwise apply to college, we encourage participating high schools to include activities for all students, including freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have already applied to college.
Greenville REC and SC Works Youth Council Higher Education Committee
The Higher Education Committee is comprised of college representatives from Tradition, Non-Traditional, Technical College, Public, Faith-based and Historical Black Colleges and Universities. The mission of the committee is to foster, engage and encourage youth ages 16 to 30 to seek degree attainment. The committee will work with schools and students in Greenville County to increase the number of youth ages 16-30 that earn postsecondary career certificates, associates and bachelor’s degrees especially in the Skill Trades and STEM related areas.
According to a recent report, 7 % of our population 16 to 30 some college but less than 1 year. 21% had one or more years of college, with no degree. 5% had earned an Associate’s degree. 16% had earned a Bachelor’s Degree, 2.85% had earned a Master’s Degree, .48% had earned a Professional School Degree and .20% had earned a Doctorate Degree. The committee's main goal is to get 60 percent of the youth ages 16 to 30 to earn a college degree or certificate. Increase the education level of our youth in Greenville County is for current and future workforce needs.
The goal of the committee is to create, develop and implement a “Holistic” access approach to higher education. The committee would like to:
· Increase the flow of college access related information
· Increase the access points of college entry
· Increase the number of youth applying and enrolling in college
· Increase the number of youth earning associate degrees, especially in the skill trades area
· Increase the number of youth earning Undergraduate Degree’s in STEM related majors
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
GREC and SC Works Greenville Provide School Supplies
The Greenville REC and SC Works Greenville has provided book bags and school supplies to the following schools and organizations as part of our effort to equip students with needed materials to begin the school year.
Jay,
Thanks you so much for the donations. We have so many students that can use these!
Foster Care, Fountain Inn Elementary School, Sterling Elementary School, Bryson Middle School, Woodmont Middle School, Ellen Woodside Elementary School, Wade Hampton High School, Travelers Rest High School, Woodmont High School, Legacy Elementary Charter, Legacy Charter Middle School, Legacy Charter High School, Carolina High School, and Greenville AHEC.
The following school supplies were placed in the book bags that were provided to the participants.
A book bag, college rule paper, wide rule paper, mechanical pencils, #2 pencils, pens, highlighters, dividers, pocket folders, rulers, glue sticks, composition note books, easers, color pencils, crayons and calculators
Jay,
Thanks you so much for the donations. We have so many students that can use these!
Foster Care, Fountain Inn Elementary School, Sterling Elementary School, Bryson Middle School, Woodmont Middle School, Ellen Woodside Elementary School, Wade Hampton High School, Travelers Rest High School, Woodmont High School, Legacy Elementary Charter, Legacy Charter Middle School, Legacy Charter High School, Carolina High School, and Greenville AHEC.
The following school supplies were placed in the book bags that were provided to the participants.
A book bag, college rule paper, wide rule paper, mechanical pencils, #2 pencils, pens, highlighters, dividers, pocket folders, rulers, glue sticks, composition note books, easers, color pencils, crayons and calculators
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Greenville County Youth Participate in College Visits
On June 27, 2013, 46 high school students from throughout Greenville County participated in college tours hosted at Winthrop University and USC Upstate as part of the Greenville REC and SC Works Greenville Youth Council College Access Program. The students were provided with an opportunity to view a campus dorm room and several other facilities on the campuses. Additionally the students were provided with an opportunity to eat lunch at Winthrop University. The Department of Admissions provided the students with an informational session on the admissions process, scholarships, campus life, and Greek fraternities and sororities.
The College Access Program provides students and parents with college readiness information in hopes that Greenville County students will be prepared for college entry. Funding for the program is provided by the SC Commission of Higher Education as part of their College Access Grant.
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The College Access Program provides students and parents with college readiness information in hopes that Greenville County students will be prepared for college entry. Funding for the program is provided by the SC Commission of Higher Education as part of their College Access Grant.
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Monday, July 22, 2013
Youth Conference Pictures
The Greenville Regional Education Center of Personal Pathways to Success, SC Works Greenville, and the Transitional Jobs Committee of the Greenville County Workforce Investment Board’s Youth Council hosted a Conference for youth who have a barrier to employment. The purpose of the 2013 Youth Conference was to better equip youth with skills needed to gain employment and retain it.
The 3 day conference started on Monday, June 17th at 9am with a kickoff in the University Center’s main Auditorium. Day 1 focused on “getting your foot in the door,” such as networking, interviewing, and proper use of social media. Day 2 focused on “keeping it there,” such as teamwork, communication, and work quality. The third day of the Conference offered special break-out sessions to assist youth who may have difficulty meeting education qualifications or background screening requirements for employment. The conference concluded with a Resource and Job Fair.
The 3 day conference started on Monday, June 17th at 9am with a kickoff in the University Center’s main Auditorium. Day 1 focused on “getting your foot in the door,” such as networking, interviewing, and proper use of social media. Day 2 focused on “keeping it there,” such as teamwork, communication, and work quality. The third day of the Conference offered special break-out sessions to assist youth who may have difficulty meeting education qualifications or background screening requirements for employment. The conference concluded with a Resource and Job Fair.
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