Kim Silver has been appointed as the dean of the School of Business and Computer Technology at Greenville Technical College, bringing with her over 34 years of experience in higher education and industry. Amanda Morgan has also been named dean of workforce development and professional advancement at GTC, where she will be responsible for operational oversight, workforce program execution, revenue generation, and industry-aligned training initiatives.
Spartanburg County is launching its 2026 Summer Internship Program, providing 100 paid, hands-on opportunities for high school and college students across various career fields. The eight-week program, running from June 1 to July 31, 2026, will offer positions in at least 14 different County departments, including administration, public safety, infrastructure, and community services. The program aims to prepare local students for future careers while strengthening the region's talent pipeline. Participants will earn $12 per hour.
Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties in South Carolina have launched their first Reentry Coalition, a program aimed at helping incarcerated individuals reintegrate into society. The coalition's first meeting was held on August 22, and its focus will be on empowering formerly incarcerated individuals to rejoin the workforce. The coalition's founder, Mary Uhlir, was inspired to start the program after seeing the success of a similar initiative in New Jersey. The coalition's next meeting will be held in late September.
