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.

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.

Workforce and Employer Summit Pictures

The Greenville Regional Education Center and Clemson University Host ACT\SAT Workshop (Pictures)

Local Partnerships Assisting Youth Transition to Employment

Youth Conference is being held June 17th-19th at McAlister Square in Greenville to help provide youth ages 17-24 with tools they need to get a job and keep it!



GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, April 23, 2013 – 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 are hosting a Conference for youth who have a barrier to employment. The purpose of the 2013 Youth Conference is to better equip Youth with skills needed to gain employment and retain it.

The Conference begins Monday, June 17th at 9am with a kickoff in the University Center’s main Auditorium. Day 1 will focus on “getting your foot in the door,” such as networking, interviewing, and proper use of social media. Day 2 will focus on “keeping it there,” such as teamwork, communication, and work quality. The third day of the Conference will offer special break-out sessions to assist youth who may have difficulty meeting education qualifications or background screening requirements for employment. The conference will conclude with a Resource and Job Fair.

According to Youth Council Coordinator Jay Blankenship, “Many of these young adults will make great employees. They just need some basic employability skills to give them a fighting chance when competing with more experienced candidates.” Companies from across Greenville County are being invited to participate during the job fair. “This is an excellent opportunity for employers to pay it forward and make a positive difference in the community by offering career options and advice to our Youth,” explains Blankenship.

The Conference is open to all upstate Youth, ages 17-24, who have struggled transitioning to employment. There is no charge for participation, and lunch will be provided. Space is limited to the first 100 participants. Interested Youth are encouraged to register by May 31st. Community partners and organizations are encouraged to refer and possibly sponsor youth by providing transportation if needed.

To learn more about the 2013 Youth Conference or to register for the event, please visit or contact Ruth McAninch by phone at 864-467-7229 or by email at rmcaninch@greenvillecounty.org.

The Greenville Regional Education Center and Clemson University to host ACT\SAT Workshop

Greenville – The Greenville Regional Office of South Carolina Personal Pathways for Success and Clemson University are hosting an ACT\SAT workshop on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the University Center Auditorium located at McAlister Square from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost for each participant is $20, with lunch provided for all participants who pre-register in advance.


Clemson University’s Charles H. Houston Center has joined the Greenville office as a partner in this effort to reach students in the Upstate.

This workshop is open to all 9th -12th grade high school students; seating is limited to 95 participants.

The instructor for the course, Tim Jantzi, of Jantzi Test Prep, has successfully prepared tens of thousands of students for the PSAT/SAT nationwide since 1987. For more information visit http://www.4SATPrep.com.

The 4-hour workshop will focus on strategies and skills students will need in order to increase their overall scores on the national exams.

To pre-register contact Elayne Gray in Greenville at 864-467-3620

Greenville Partner Receives Salute to Manufacturing Award

South Carolina’s Top Manufacturers Named at 2013 Salute to Manufacturing

Nucor Steel, Cytec Industries and Southern Weaving honored with 2013 Top Awards



Ron Mohling with Hunter Howard of Scott and Co receives Silver Crescent Award.

 In the Midsized Manufacturer category (200 – 499 employees), Southern Weaving of Greenville was named the 2013 winner. The company employs 212 people, designing and producing innovative high-tensile narrow fabrics used in cargo restraint, safety protection, lifting and other specialty arenas. Southern Weaving, which has increased its employee base by more than 25% in the last two years through a commitment to research and technology, was noted for its creative partnerships with such community organizations as Greenville Technical College, Furman University, SC Works (Greenville), ReadySC, SCMEP, and Personal Pathways to Success (Greenville).

To learn more about the Silver Crescent Awards and the Salute to Manufacturing program, visit www.SaluteToManufacturing.org