Apprenticeships provide boost for SC skilled-worker pool

Posted on Oct 01, 2014

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce did a study in 2003 to try to find out what kind of workforce development was needed to meet the needs of the state's business and industry.  More

New building a recruitment tool

Posted on Sep 03, 2014

The sign isn’t out front yet, and the landscaping’s not quite finished, but the wheels of economic development have begun turning anew inside Alliance Pickens’ new building.  More

Pickens County - State's Top County-wide School District

Posted on Aug 27, 2014

Pickens remained the top county-wide district in the state for ACT scores and had the fourth-highest scores of any traditional public school district  More

Clemson Student Wins $100,000 for Manufacturing Software

Posted on May 07, 2014

A Clemson University student who will receive her master’s degree on Friday said she will pay off her student loans and establish a scholarship with the $100,000 she won for developing manufacturing software...  More

New Scholar Technician Video Released

Posted on Mar 07, 2014

New video highlights ongoing focus on STEM education in Pickens County...  More