Grant for aviation workforce, fundraiser supports heavy equipment operator training

Grant awarded to inspire next generation of aviation workers

Students at Greenville Technical Charter High School learned last week their school is one of 17 in the country selected by American Airlines to receive a Flight Education Grant, designed to inspire aviation’s next workforce.

S.C. adds 800 construction jobs in December

South Carolina is among dozens of states that added jobs in the construction industry in December, capping a year of steady growth, according to an Associated General Contractors of America analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics.

Event raises funds for heavy equipment operator training

Last fall Vulcan Materials Co. spearheaded efforts to raise more than $66,000 to support Tri-County Technical College’s heavy equipment operator training program. Vulcan, in conjunction with 50 industry partners across the state, raised $66,561 at its second annual South Carolina Clay Shoot at the Clinton House Plantation.

Upstate Giving

CresCom Bank employees donate to 13 local charities

Employees at the CresCom Bank branches in Greer, Taylors and Greenville raised $37,000 and donated the money to 13 local non-profits and organizations. Upstate bank employees rallied together six years ago to create a foundation to lead their own annual charitable giving effort. Through this foundation, bank employees made a commitment to personally donate their own money to benefit select local charities each year.

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