In the News - South Carolina

Sep 3, 2020

Mobile Workshop in Specialized 18-Wheeler Exposes South Carolinians to Skilled-Trades

COLUMBIA, S.C.-- The South Carolina business community today unveiled Be Pro Be Proud SC, a mobile workshop housed in a specialized, 53-foot, double-expandable 18-wheeler, in advance of kicking-off its inaugural 2020-2021 statewide tour. The Be Pro Be Pro...

Tags: Be Pro Be Proud, SC Chamber, workforce development

Sep 3, 2020

Be Pro Be Proud SC mobile workshop highlights skilled jobs across the state

West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - There will be a new mobile workshop traveling the state this fall, showcasing skilled profession careers that are available throughout South Carolina.The Be Pro Be Proud SC initiative launched Thursday, as Gov. Henry McMaster...

Sep 3, 2020

Be Pro Be Proud SC, Unique Mobile Workshop to Promote Skilled Jobs, Begins Statewide Tour

Be Pro Be Proud SC is unlike anything South Carolina has experienced, and on Thursday September 3, 2020, Gov. Henry McMaster and public and private leaders unveiled the impressive 53-foot, double-expandable, 18-wheel window to the future.Kicking off its s...

Jul 23, 2020

State Business Leaders Promoting Workforce Awareness Among Kids

We interviewed our next guest, Ted Pitts, back in March when the pandemic was just beginning to create havoc across the country and our state. Ted reported that our SC state business community was committed to do what was necessary to halt the spread of C...

Jun 1, 2020

Be Pro Be Proud SC to launch this fall

The S.C. Chamber of Commerce is partnering with four professional organizations to launch Be Pro Be Proud SC, a mobile skills workshop and workforce development project three years in the making, this fall.The Associated Industries of South Carolina Found...