GTC was selected to the high-wage GM program without requiring a BA
- Charles Reams 1
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Greenville Technical College (GTC) has been selected by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) for the Early Career and Technical Skills Exposure Program.
The program encourages middle school participants to prepare for a high-wage career that doesn’t require a four-year degree,” said Dr. Candice Lewis, vice president of Greenville Tech.
“General Motors recognizes the urgent need for workforce development nationwide. That’s why we are investing over $1.5 million in the AACC EmployEd initiative to empower 18 community colleges with programs that create career pathways in manufacturing, IT, supply chain and logistics, automotive maintenance, and construction,” said David Massaron, GM vice president.
“GM is committed to developing the next generation of skilled professionals, advancing American manufacturing, jobs, and innovation,” said Massaron.
The selection means a one-year funding commitment of $60,000. With this support, GTC will launch the Greenville Future Makers on the Move project. This is a pilot outreach program designed to increase awareness of high-demand, high-wage STEM careers among students attending Berea Middle School, Lakeview Middle School, and Tanglewood Middle School.
Dr. Tameka Brown and Dean Kelvin Byrd of Greenville Technical College will lead the project, working with Greenville County Schools and building on relationships with other community partners. The project aims to encourage more students to select a manufacturing career cluster on their state-required Individualized Graduation Plan and to participate in GTC’s Early College Career and Technical Education offerings once they are in high school.
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Career exploration activities will be offered in four areas that support major local employers: Aircraft Maintenance Technology, HVAC, Industrial Electricity, and Welding. Activities may include on-campus events showcasing these career paths, visits to middle schools with mobile demos and hands-on activities, field trips to industry, take-home and classroom resources, and summer skilled trades bootcamps.
