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Greenville Tech hosts local labor shortage update
Greenville Technical College is hosting a webinar on local labor shortages May 26 featuring Laura Ullrich, regional economist at the Charlotte Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond branch.
Fed economist keynotes Upstate SC Alliance summit
Employment has only recovered by 50% across the nation, says Federal Reserve Economist Laura Ullrich, while at least five industries have seen overall growth throughout the past year in South Carolina.
Upstate school districts rank highest for career readiness
Spartanburg School District 4 and Barnwell School District 1 are neck-and-neck as South Carolina’s most career-ready school districts at a respective 90% and 92% score, followed by Anderson District 2 at 89%.
AFL plows ahead with high school workforce program
Fiber optic cable manufacturer AFL recently welcomed 14 students from Byrnes High School into an ongoing training program for a career on the factory floor.
Upstate recruiters scour countryside to fill professional jobs
Despite record unemployment numbers in 2020, Upstate hiring agencies are having to scour the labor pool to fill high-skilled professional positions.
Tri-County Technical College opens new certificate programs
The Tri-County Technical College Commission approved four new certificate programs today to help workers build the skills needed for in-demand careers in the information technology industry, as well as early child care and education.
HTI returns to its Greenwood roots
Almost 20 years after closing its original headquarters, HTI returns to Greenwood. It’s not just nostalgia says CEO Herb Dew. The company believes Greenwood County has something special brewing in its labor pool and employer bas
Upstate businesses, individuals honored for diversity and inclusion
The Greenville Chamber and Furman University’s Riley Institute awarded six Upstate businesses and individuals for their work in promoting diversity and inclusion during the 16th annual Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards.
S.C. companies prioritize veteran recruitment
As veteran unemployment decreases in South Carolina, representatives from two Upstate companies review what policies they offer to accomodate "top caliber candidates" from the armed forces.
Professor studies impact of sleep on work performance
Any employer can recognize that sleep deprivation can wreak havoc on their office team, but one Clemson professor delved into just how much late nights impact performance and what organizations can do to prevent a sleepy workforce.
Distribution, manufacturing companies hiring 300 in Upstate
As Hire Dynamics gears up for a nationwide drive-thru and walk-up hiring event, Upstate Regional Manager Laura Moody notes that all of the area’s major auto and textiles manufacturers are seeking talent.
Adidas warehouse to hire 500 in Spartanburg
Spartanburg's Adidas distribution facility plans to meet its need for warehouse workers and other positions through several drive-thru job fairs hosted this month.
