Workforce Training

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ReadySC A division of the SC Technical College System

ready SC

As an integral part of the SC Technical College System, the readySC program works with the 16 Technical Colleges to prepare South Carolina's workforce to meet the needs of your company.

Established in 1961, readySC™ is one of the oldest and most experienced workforce training programs in the United States. We are ready to bring this experience and expertise to work for your company.

The Mission of readySC™ is to promote the economic and workforce development of the state of SC. readySC™ provides customized training for new and expanding business and industry in the state of SC.

This training is provided at little or no cost to qualifying companies.

ReadySC A division of the SC Technical College System

ready SC

As an integral part of the SC Technical College System, the readySC program works with the 16 Technical Colleges to prepare South Carolina's workforce to meet the needs of your company.

Established in 1961, readySC™ is one of the oldest and most experienced workforce training programs in the United States. We are ready to bring this experience and expertise to work for your company.

The Mission of readySC™ is to promote the economic and workforce development of the state of SC. readySC™ provides customized training for new and expanding business and industry in the state of SC.

This training is provided at little or no cost to qualifying companies.


Youth Apprenticeship Carolina. SC Technical College System

Apprenticeship Carolina

Apprenticeships are an earn while you learn training model that combines structured on the job training, job related education, and a scalable wage progression. Apprenticeship Carolina works to ensure all employers in South Carolina have access to the information and technical assistance they need to create demand-driven registered apprenticeship programs. Apprenticeship consultants are available, at no charge to employers, to guide companies through the registered apprenticeship development process from initial information to full recognition in the national Registered Apprenticeship System.

Registered apprenticeship provides employers with the unique opportunity to grow their own workforce.

Youth Apprenticeship Carolina. SC Technical College System

Apprenticeship Carolina

Apprenticeships are an earn while you learn training model that combines structured on the job training, job related education, and a scalable wage progression. Apprenticeship Carolina works to ensure all employers in South Carolina have access to the information and technical assistance they need to create demand-driven registered apprenticeship programs. Apprenticeship consultants are available, at no charge to employers, to guide companies through the registered apprenticeship development process from initial information to full recognition in the national Registered Apprenticeship System.

Registered apprenticeship provides employers with the unique opportunity to grow their own workforce.


“The career center uses real life objectives and learning skills to prepare you to get placed in the direct job itself and the limited classroom spaces helps for direct contact between the teacher and student for better learning opportunities”

Zabien Jenkins, Student-Sumter Career & Technology Center

“The career center uses real life objectives and learning skills to prepare you to get placed in the direct job itself and the limited classroom spaces helps for direct contact between the teacher and student for better learning opportunities”

Zabien Jenkins, Student-Sumter Career & Technology Center

Youth Apprenticeship Carolina. SC Technical College System

Youth Apprenticeship

Learning and Earning

Developing a continuous cycle of employable skills is achieved by keeping students engaged early and often. The youth apprenticeship program through Apprenticeship Carolina combines high school curriculum with training from a local employer. Youth apprentices earn a pay check while receiving education and developing the highly desirable skills that strengthen employment possibilities.

Youth Apprenticeship Carolina. SC Technical College System

Youth Apprenticeship

Learning and Earning

Developing a continuous cycle of employable skills is achieved by keeping students engaged early and often. The youth apprenticeship program through Apprenticeship Carolina combines high school curriculum with training from a local employer. Youth apprentices earn a pay check while receiving education and developing the highly desirable skills that strengthen employment possibilities.


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Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center (AMTTC)

Mitigate Loss. Add Gains

Customized training tailored to each employer tops the list of benefits offered at the AMTTC. The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center is the newest addition to our workforce training catalog. Operated by Central Carolina Technical College, the facility is replete with industrial and educational equipment to prepare students for work and businesses for success. In-house training programs are in-place for company new hires or continued education. The onsite simulated work environment is easily modified to create training workspaces in order to mitigate production errors and thus revenue loss.

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Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center (AMTTC)

Mitigate Loss. Add Gains

Customized training tailored to each employer tops the list of benefits offered at the AMTTC. The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center is the newest addition to our workforce training catalog. Operated by Central Carolina Technical College, the facility is replete with industrial and educational equipment to prepare students for work and businesses for success. In-house training programs are in-place for company new hires or continued education. The onsite simulated work environment is easily modified to create training workspaces in order to mitigate production errors and thus revenue loss.


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Sumter Career and Technology Center

Start Early. Finish Strong

Conveniently located near Sumter High School, the Career and Technology Center offers 16 career paths to accelerate students into the workforce. Leveraging partnerships with local business and industry leaders offer students experience in their desired field and provides insight into the world of work. Welding, Mechatronics and Aerospace Engineering programs anchor the career center’s curriculum and are highly sought-after by students.

Sumter Career and Technology Center logo

Sumter Career and Technology Center

Start Early. Finish Strong

Conveniently located near Sumter High School, the Career and Technology Center offers 16 career paths to accelerate students into the workforce. Leveraging partnerships with local business and industry leaders offer students experience in their desired field and provides insight into the world of work. Welding, Mechatronics and Aerospace Engineering programs anchor the career center’s curriculum and are highly sought-after by students.


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Shaw Air Force Base

Shaw Air Force Base is a tremendous asset HERE. When local airmen and soldiers separate from the military, they have an above average skill set that transitions well into industries seeking a keen knowledge and sharp awareness of technology and other mechanical skills. Industries  hosts military leadership onsite for tours, networking, and information sharing.

40-80 Airmen separate from Shaw monthly with above average skill sets. Through the Skillbridge program, they are able to transition to careers in our community with adds to our talent and labor pool. 

Shaw Air Force Base shield

Shaw Air Force Base

Shaw Air Force Base is a tremendous asset HERE. When local airmen and soldiers separate from the military, they have an above average skill set that transitions well into industries seeking a keen knowledge and sharp awareness of technology and other mechanical skills. Industries  hosts military leadership onsite for tours, networking, and information sharing.

40-80 Airmen separate from Shaw monthly with above average skill sets. Through the Skillbridge program, they are able to transition to careers in our community with adds to our talent and labor pool.