Spartanburg jail, community college partner to offer job training to inmates
Operation Education is about to commence at Spartanburg County Jail. Several months ago, Spartanburg County Council Chairman Jeff Horton asked Maj. Neal Urch, jail director, and Henry Giles, president of Spartanburg Community College, if something could be done to keep people from returning to the jail. read more »

Greer chamber receives ideas for improving transit on Highway 29
The Greer Chamber played host to a community input forum held by the Upstate Workforce Investment Board on how to make the 23-mile stretch of Highway 29 from Greenville to Spartanburg more friendly to public transportation, drivers and bicycle riders. read more »

You have to teach 'oomph'
"What do you mean by work ethic?" read more »

SC Works Spartanburg offers WorkKeys Assessments at no cost to the general public
South Carolina's Certified Work Ready Communities initiative aims to ensure the growth of South Carolina communities by creating an environment conducive to business and workforce development. read more »

Incumbent Worker Training Grants are Awarded to Local Businesses
The Upstate Workforce Investment Board (Upstate WIB) has awarded Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) grants to 10 businesses in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties totaling $82,253.25. read more »

IWT Funds Still Available
Approximately $40,000 remain available for Incumbent Worker Training in Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union. read more »

Solicitation For Incumbent Worker Training Grants
SC Works Upstate is now accepting applications for Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grants. IWT Grants are issued to employers to upgrade the skills of their current employees. They provide opportunities for training in programs ranging from computer skills to manufacturing skills specific to industries. read more »

Press Conference
Upstate Workforce Investment Board Holds Press Conference. read more »

Award Received
SC Works Spartanburg named South Carolina’s Outstanding SC Works Center. read more »

Request for Proposal
OneStop Operator RFP 40-14 released read more »