Recruitment

Charged Up and Ready to Roll

Interagency partnership is vital to the success of vehicle electrification in South Carolina, and the SC Technical College System is charged up and ready to roll! While other stakeholders work to address important questions about infrastructure, safety and technology, readySC …
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Scout Motors and South Carolina Gear Up for Historic Investment

Perhaps South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Harry Lightsey III said it best: “We all know that Scout starts with S-C.” With the historic signing …
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Volvo Makes Every Mile(stone) Count

Big news recently came out of Sweden, home of Volvo Cars, that will have a direct impact on South Carolina’s workforce and economy: the reveal of the Volvo EX90, a true seven-seater, all-electric SUV …
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The BMW Project — Looking Back on the First 10 Years in South Carolina

A few months before BMW Group Plant Spartanburg celebrated the 30th anniversary of its groundbreaking and the production of the six millionth BMW built …
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readySC Delivers for Oshkosh Defense

Oshkosh Defense is ready to manufacture a new fleet of electric vehicle mail delivery trucks for the U.S. Postal Service at their new facility in South Carolina, with a little help from readySC. …
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A Look in the Rearview Mirror: The Mercedes Project

You’ve seen it on tv, if not in real life: that final scene where someone is driving off, glances in the rearview mirror, and sees a friend waving good-bye. With a nostalgic half-smile, the driver …
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Live with Liz at Takeuchi

As part of readySC’s ongoing recruitment efforts, area director Liz Jablonski interviews companies to get the inside scoop about their current job opportunities …
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People

President of SC Technical College System Receives Highest Civilian Honor

In a surprise ceremony, Governor Henry McMaster bestowed the Order of the Palmetto onto SC Technical College President Dr. Tim Hardee …
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Going Live Across SC

Elizabeth (Liz) Jablonski got her start in education as a certified counselor in K-12 before moving to South Carolina’s Commission on Higher Education as a program …
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Making a Positive Impact in the Upstate

Though Bill Edge retired as an engineer and trainer with Duke Energy in 2018, he knew he wasn’t done with helping people. So he parlayed his expertise …
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In the Driver's Seat

As the automotive industry continues to boom in South Carolina, Terrance Rivers and LaTokia Trigg are in the driver’s seat in the Lowcountry and the Upstate …
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Apprenticeship

New Career Pathway with BASF Apprenticeship

Creating a New Career Pathway with BASF Apprenticeship

BASF, one of the world's leading chemical companies, is making strides not only in its manufacturing capabilities but also in creating new career opportunities for the local workforce …
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Cooper Standard Grows Skilled Technicians Through Apprenticeship

At Cooper Standard’s Spartanburg facility, the best way to find the next generation of skilled technicians is to look within its own walls. Specialized technicians are a vital asset to Cooper Standard …
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Building a Skilled Workforce: The Success of the SRS Apprenticeship Program

With its $1.7 billion investment in electric vehicle production and the opening of a new state-of-the-art training center, BMW Group commits to preparing its South Carolina workforce …
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BMW Apprenticeship Carolina podcast

Apprenticeship Carolina Video Podcast: BMW Group Plant Spartanburg

With its $1.7 billion investment in electric vehicle production and the opening of a new state-of-the-art training center, BMW Group commits to preparing its South Carolina workforce …
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Apprentice Spotlight: Karson King

Karson King was 17 years old when he first heard about the youth apprenticeship program at MTU America, a brand of Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc. For Karson, his entire life course changed …
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Benefits

readySC Sets Expectations with Realistic Job Previews

Helping companies find the right workforce to fit their needs is one of readySC's most essential services. To do this, a realistic …
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Delighting in the Detour with Ezone

What do fallen trees, stalled trains, loose cows, gas leaks and parade routes have in common? They all force us to take detours …
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New Company? Try readySC's Promotional Package!

When buying a new car, bundling options to create a customized package ensures that you get …
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South Carolina Cruises to the Top Spot

Site Selection Group, a full service location advisory, economic incentives and real estate services firm, recently conducted its annual assessment of the lower 48 states …
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