1.     REVERSE CAREER FAIR – February 11: Pickens County Career and Technology Center is hosting this fantastic opportunity for employers to connect with soon-to-graduate seniors who have completed their training, as well as work-ready juniors. Breakfast will be provided as you connect with upcoming talent from the Automotive, Electricity, Logistics, Machining, Mechatronics, and Welding programs. All students will be either 1) Work-Based Learning (WBL) Eligible or 2) Graduating in May and ready for full-time opportunities. For more information contact: Jeromy Arnett at jarnett@alliancepickens.com or (864) 630-3937.

2.     CLEMSON UNIVERSITY SPRING CAREER FAIR – February 17-20:  At Littlejohn Coliseum on, is an opportunity for employers to meet and recruit graduating students. In 2024, there were more than 10,000 students in attendance. Click here to register.

3.     AOP SHOWCASE – February 18-19: This event, hosted by the Anderson County Economic Development Office, gives students exposure to the idea of Manufacturing in 8th grade which allows for the students realize their interest before scheduling their High School classes and pathways. It also opens the eyes of the teachers and chaperones. The last day focusing on 100 selected High School seniors, who have completed specific training through their career centers, is a key component of attracting the immediate workforce in addition to planting those seeds with the future workforce.

4.     ENGINEERING CAREER FAIR – February 19: For May 2025 Graduates in both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering will be hosted by Anderson University on 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Any employer interested in participating can contact Ann Stoddard at astoddard@andersonuniversity.edu or call 864-223-2164.

5.     LAUNCHGVL – deadline to sign up is February 21: Connects high school juniors and seniors with paid internship experiences. Launch Greenville will 1) Expand your recruiting reach by giving you the opportunity to tap into a diverse talent pool; 2) Build a skilled workforce by cultivating an experienced talent pipeline; 3) Bring fresh perspectives as students with drive and passion infuse innovative ideas and energy into your team; and 4) Keeps talent local as you invest in your community by investing in local talent. For questions, please contact Lori Hoyer at lhoyer@greenvillechamber.org

6.     WIN JOB ANALYSIS: Developed as a thorough and unbiased job analysis model that helps employers’ source the right candidates, set appropriate selection standards, and hire and advance the most suitable individual for the job. Interested employers are eligible to receive a minimum of one job analysis and up to a maximum of five job analyses to assess different positions within their company. SCDEW is offering free WIN Job Analyses on a first-come, first-serve basis until funding is exhausted. To learn more or start your WIN Job Analysis today, contact sccareerreadiness@dew.sc.gov or Paul L. Connerty, WIN Job Analyst, at paulc@kcaconsulting.net or 843-609-9562.