Spartanburg Community College's 50th Birthday

In honor of Spartanburg Community College's 50^th birthday, they are hosting an Open House event on May 20^th at 3-7 p.m. At the event, reps from Clemson, Converse, USC, Upstate, ect., will be there to discuss transfer opportunities. Local employers from BMW, Michelin, Spartanburg Regional will also be available. In addition, there will be guest appearances by USC’s Cocky and Clemson’s Tiger. There will also be GIVEAWAYS: $500 scholarship, BMW Driving Experience, Set of Michelin Tires, and an IPAD.

Sounds awesome, doesn’t it?  For more information, visit: www.sccsc.edu/open

Paving Your Path for Your Future

Did you know that many of the fastest growing jobs require a certificate or a 2-year degree from a technical college or community college? The job market is changing, and we want you to learn about the jobs in demand and what skills are needed for the future. Representatives from Swofford Career Center and Spartanburg Community College will be present to speak with you about their career programs. Students will have the chance to win PRIZES! 

In addition, Mr. David Cordeau, CEO of the Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Scott Simpkins, Director of Swofford Career Center, and Mr. Luke Black, Director of Recruiting for Spartanburg Community College, will present vital information to help you be well-prepared and informed for the future. Parents and students, please join us for this event on Thursday, February 6th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Mark Your Calendars!

On February 6th at 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Landrum High School is hosting an event related to jobs and skills needed for the future, and why furthering education at a community college is beneficial. Parents and Students will learn more about Spartanburg Community College degree programs, the shift in the job market, jobs that are in demand, and the skills that are needed to obtain a job. We are aware that many of today’s “hot jobs” require training at a technical or community college, and we want our community to understand the benefits of post-secondary education at institutions like these.

Our program will include a few guest speakers who will address these topics. These guest speakers include: Mr. David Cordeau, CEO of Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Scott Simpkins, Director of Swofford Career Center, and Mr. Luke Black, Director of Recruiting at Spartanburg Community College.  After their presentations, parents/students will have the opportunity to visit our gym to meet with faculty from Swofford Career Center, local business owners, and representatives from Spartanburg Community College.

These representatives will be available to answer any questions and distribute pertinent information. This interaction will assist our students/parents in learning more about career opportunities at Swofford Career Center, SCC, and in the local community.

In addition to learning about these exciting career opportunities, students/parents will also learn about the registration process at Landrum High School.

So mark this date/time down on your calendar! We hope to see you there! 

Spartanburg Community College

Twenty-eight 9th grade students toured Spartanburg Community College today. Students were shown a variety of programs including: nursing; surgical tool technology; mechatronics; computer technology; business; and machine tool technology. Spartanburg Community College is a two-year college offering Associate in Science and Associate in Arts degrees. Students who graduate from high school with a 3.0 GPA can qualify for the LIFE Scholarship. The LIFE scholarship will pay full tuition at any two-year college in the state of South Carolina. For more information about Spartanburg Community College, visit www.sccsc.edu

Employment Trends

Medical jobs are among the best-paid jobs for the future. According to an article on msnbc.com, jobs with the most projected growth for the future are jobs in the health care profession. And, many of them, do not require a four-year degree.  Radiologic technicians, dental hygienists, and registered nurses are among the fastest growing jobs. Other technical fields that require a two-year college degree which are in demand include: electrical technicians, computer specialists, paralegals, and hospitality workers. Skills and further education are vital to securing employment in this challenging market. For more information about schools offering two-year degrees, visit: www.sccsc.edu and www.gvltec.edu.


Sources: msnbc.com and foxbusiness.com

Everything You Need to Know About SCC

Ambassadors from Spartanburg Community College (SCC) spoke to seniors about admissions requirements, majors offered, financial aid, testing and other important information about SCC. Spartanburg Community College is a public two year institution located in Spartanburg, SC. Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees are offered. If you have a 3.0 or higher G.P.A. by the time you graduate from high school, you can qualify for the LIFE scholarship. This will pay all of your tuition at SCC! For more information about SCC, click here.

Jobs in Demand!

More than fifty students signed up to hear Mark Cramer, from Spartanburg Community College's (SCC) machine tool technology program, present information about this two year degree program. Machine tool technology will help you learn blue print reading, computer aided drafting, computer numerical control, and how to use precision measuring equipment. You can get a head start by signing up to take classes at Swofford in machine tool technology. Some of these courses count as college credit from SCC and at no cost! The average salary range is $30,000 to $60,000. Career opportunities include machinist, CNC operator, CAD programmer and quality control inspector. For more information, click here. There are lots of jobs in this career field!!!

Mechatronics 101

Mechatronics integrated technologies refers to the integration of electronics, information sciences, and mechanical/computer engineering fields. It is a technician training program. Students may choose to earn a certificate or associate of science degree at Spartanburg Community College. Courses in this curriculum include the study of mechanical and electrical systems and information technology systems. Students interested in the manufacturing cluster, should check out SCC's mechatronics program by clicking here.

Mr. Paul Turner, from SCC's mechatronics program, spoke to students in Landrum's industrial technology classes. We thank him for his time.

SCC Ambassadors Speak to Landrum Students

Spartanburg Community College has implemented the SCC Ambassadors Program. This is a speakers program that gives high school students the opportunity to learn about college life from a college student's perspective. Two ambassadors spoke to both Mr. Brown's and Mrs. Lee's classes about SAT and ACT testing, college admissions information and Spartanburg Community College general information.