Information for Employers
Career Readiness and Certification Workkeys | Dropout Prevention | Government Agencies and Contacts |
How Can I Get Involved as an Employer? | Partnerships with Area Schools | State and National Certifications | Training Programs
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Your One-Stop to a New Career
Upstate Workforce Development Board
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New Carolina Declaration. We, the tenacious people of New Carolina, declare independence from mediocrity. We will reach beyond past mistakes and build on historic successes toward a bright future that lifts our families, our schools, our businesses. From this day forward, we will demonstrate a new will and forge a new way. With tireless passion, bold leadership and decisive action, we will silence the nay-sayers, the doubters, the cynics. We will encourage the innovators and teachers, and celebrate the courageous. In doing so, we will become a leader in public education, entrepreneurial success, personal income and quality of life. Each day we will reach for, and push each other, until one day the world will acknowledge us as ‘The New Land of Opportunity’. New energy. New ideas. New action. New Jobs.
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
The South Carolina Department of Commerce works to promote economic opportunity for individuals and businesses. As South Carolina’s leading economic development agent, the Department of Commerce works to recruit new businesses and help existing businesses grow.
Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce
Union County Chamber of Commerce
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As an integral part of the SC Technical College System, The Center for Accelerated Technology Training (CATT) works together with the 16 Technical Colleges to prepare South Carolina's workforce to meet the needs of your company.
The South Carolina Small Business Development Center Provides consulting services to small and medium enterprises through more than 14 locations across the state. Helping SC and the nation to grow and compete in the global marketplace.
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The South Carolina Society for Human Resource Management is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest professional association devoted to human resource management. Our mission is to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most current and comprehensive resources, and to advance the profession by promoting HR’s essential, strategic role. Their goal is to
- Provide support to Local Chapters by assisting in the identification of speakers, and program ideas
- Offer guidance and support to Local Chapters as needs arise.
- Provide educational opportunities to the HR Community.
- Develop and/or locate tools for Local Chapters to use.
- Attend Local Chapter meetings to educate members and volunteers about the South Carolina SHRM State Council.
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The Spartanburg Human Resources Association is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) whose mission is to become the recognized leader in Human Resource Management in the Spartanburg area, bringing together professionals who are interested in providing opportunities to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally.
Goals and Objectives for the Chapter
- To improve the professional competence of all members.
- To raise the standards of performance in all phases of Human Resource Management.
- To encourage and facilitate the exchange of ideas and information among members.
- To support the goals and purposes of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM).
- To provide technical and professional support for community and educational activities
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A group of business and civic leaders formed the SDA in 1959 to provide central, easily accessed resources for its members. Area businesses improve and grow a healthy economic climate by promoting sound business practices and creating cooperative solutions through the Spartanburg Development Association (SDA).
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Formed in 2000, the Upstate South Carolina 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.
The Upstate Alliance's vision is to "Position and market the Upstate SC region to successfully compete for business investment globally". The Alliance's goal is to spearhead an aggressive, innovative and comprehensive global marketing strategy to attract new investment to the Upstate region. By creating a powerful brand and image for the region, increased opportunities will ultimately lead to greater investment, enhancing the prosperity and quality of life for the entire Upstate.
https://fortress.wa.gov/esd/worksource/Employment.aspx
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SCOIS (S.C. Occupational Information System) is South Carolina’s Official Career Resource Network. As a State Program, SCOIS is authorized by both Federal and State Law and is mandated to provide a vast array of Career Development products and services including the State’s Computerized Career Information System.
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Community Indicators VI: Strategic Spartanburg is a community assessment, planning and improvement initiative sponsored by the Spartanburg County Foundation, United Way of the Piedmont, Spartanburg County, and USC Upstate. Over the course of the project’s many phases, literally hundreds of civic and grassroots leaders have been involved in focus groups, taskforces, and action teams. The initiative’s ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life for all citizens of Spartanburg County.
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Through regional collaboration, TechReadySC™ will build a more competitive workforce in the Upstate by providing innovative services to meet the economy's existing and emerging human performance needs.
Supported by a two-year grant from AdvanceSC [Duke-Energy], TechReadySC’s first major charge is to develop a standardized curriculum among the five Upstate partner colleges leading to specialty certificates and an associate’s degree in the area of mechatronics technology. In addition, innovative marketing and recruiting strategies are being implemented to increase the pipeline of highly-skilled students to retain and attract new industry to the Upstate.