October 10th, 2023 Columbia Station WLTX Features Be Pro Stop at Sumter Middle School SUMTER, S.C. — Teaching students about different job opportunities is the goal of Be Pro Be Proud, a program that educates students about highly skilled jobs. The 18-wheeler travels to schools Read More
September 13th, 2023 September is Workforce Development Month Governor Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) have announced September as Workforce Development Month for the second year. McMaster mentioned in a press release, Read More
September 7th, 2023 Help Wanted: Demand for diesel techs remains high even as engines evolve By Kris Rutherford, TheTrucker.com As motor carriers continue to seek and retain qualified drivers, there is another personnel shortage impacting their ability to keep trucks on the road — Read More
August 2nd, 2023 Lexington Magazine Highlights Be Pro at Start of School Year Be Pro Be Proud SC: Building Tomorrow’s Workforce, TodaySource: Lexington Life Magazine, August 2023Be Pro Be Proud SC is a unique workforce development program designed to promote the benefits Read More
July 6th, 2023 MTC Building Construction Team Places 2nd in National SkillsUSA Competition July 6, 2023 -- Midlands Technical College’s (MTC) Building Construction team placed second in the nation during the 2023 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, Read More
June 21st, 2023 BPBP Featured in Video from River Ridge Academy The Beaufort County School District was once again on top of its game when the Be Pro Be Proud SC Mobile Workshop rolled into River Ridge Academy in March...check out the great video about the visit! Read More
May 31st, 2023 BPBP Spring 2023 Update Spring 2023As the 2022-23 school year draws to a close, we thank you, Valued Partners, for your continued support as we work towards CLOSING THE SKILLS GAP, ONE STUDENT AT A TIME. We couldn't Read More
March 21st, 2023 CDL Program Gives High School Students Hands-On Experience Through... COLUMBIA, SC — When the pandemic caused supply chain issues, it shined a light on the shortages of truck drivers nationwide. Now, Eau Claire High School is making sure their students are Read More
March 11th, 2023 SC's First Mobile Heavy Equipment Operator Program Launches in Midlands Mar 10, 2023 -- Midlands Technical College (MTC) and Truist announced a new training program to help change the landscape of workforce development in South Carolina. Funded by $700,000 from Truist Read More