Education & Workforce - South Carolina Council on Competitiveness

The ability to meet industries’ education and workforce development needs is an evergreen issue for the long-term economic health of our state. Our collaborative approach to talent development optimizes existing resources, expertise, and ideas to develop world-class talent in South Carolina.

K-12 Initiatives + Programs

TransformSC

SC Compete’s signature education initiative, TransformSC works to transform the state’s public education system so that every student graduates prepared for careers, college, and citizenship. Learn more

Student Lunch & Learns

Lunch and learn sessions offer high school students the chance to have candid conversations with industry executives who share their insight on career paths and what they look for in new hires along with industry news and how their respective businesses impact their state and communities. Email Adrianne Beasley to learn more

Lemonade Supply Chain Game

The Lemonade Supply Chain Game is a hands-on activity developed by APICS and conducted through their Supply Chain STEM Educational Outreach Program. The activity introduces elementary school students to STEM concepts and four key areas of the supply chain – Source, Make, Deliver, Reuse/Recycle. Learn more

TransformSC

Student Lunch & Learns

Lemonade Supply Chain Game

The Lemonade Supply Chain Game is a hands-on activity developed by APICS and conducted through their Supply Chain STEM Educational Outreach Program. The activity introduces elementary school students to STEM concepts and four key areas of supply chain – Source, Make, Deliver, Reuse/Recycle. Learn more

Research & Publications

A Historical Analysis of Funding for South Carolina’s Public Schools, 2005.

Parent Involvement Education Resource Guide, August 2006.

Parent Involvement Conversation Starter Toolkit, 2006.

Developing South Carolina’s Workforce: A Roadmap for the Future, 2007.