Workforce Development Resources

A multifaceted service organization for local governments, providing public administration, planning, information systems and technology, grants, workforce development, and services for the elderly population. 

The COG serves as a forum for intergovernmental cooperation and as a central staffing resource for grantsmanship, land use and transportation planning, community and economic development, workforce investment, GIS mapping, information systems, and project management.

 A provider of the highest quality of planning, technical assistance, and services to local governments, businesses, and citizens in the Central Midlands region.

A public/private alliance on a mission to cultivate and nurture the prosperity of Central South Carolina by helping businesses create jobs and recruiting capital investment.

Manufacturing, processing, and technology intensive companies located in South Carolina have the opportunity to receive a refund for “retraining” employees.

South Carolina employers can apply for their employees to receive a scholarship to enroll in either a 12-week A+ program or 8-week Security+ program offered through CompTIA that includes mentored learning certification preparation package, valued at over $5,000.

• For Employees of South Carolina Businesses
• Upskill employees through a scholarship opportunity
• 16 weeks of access to CompTIA learning management system and 1:1 mentor support
• Everything employees need to pass the certification examination and earn a CompTIA IT certification

A regional, non-profit, economic development organization with objectives to create jobs and provide research assistance, infrastructure support, workforce training opportunities, regional site selection assistance and incentives.