SC Technical College System

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Presenting readySC Area Director, Travis C. Bowman.

We’re pleased to announce Benefits Administrator, Michele Johnson, as the 2026 SC Technical College System Associate of the Year!

Congratulations, Michele, and thank you for the hard work you do each day!

To view more photos from this year’s Employee Appreciation event, please click here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCVwth

JAG-SC was at Columbia High School celebrating their National Service Project Merit Award (High School Division) that they recently won at the JAG National Career Development Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. Congratulations again to these amazing students, Ms. Latonya Jackson (JAG Specialist), and Dr. Shawn Washington (Principal) on this amazing achievement!

Today we celebrated the graduates of the 2025–2026 SCTCS Leadership Academy as they took the stage to be recognized for their dedication, growth, and hard work over the last eight months. The future is bright with leaders like these advancing within the System!

JAG-SC is at The Orangeburg High School for Health Professions celebrating their National Service Project Merit Award (High School Division) that they recently won at the JAG National Career Development Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. Congratulations again to these amazing students, Ms. Vernell Capers (JAG Specialist), and Mr. Derwin Farr (Executive Director) on this amazing achievement!

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SC Technical College System President Dr. Tim Hardee joined SC Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd and Scout Motors Vice President of Human Resources Clarice Henderson on WACH-TV’s OnPoint this weekend to discuss South Carolina’s workforce development efforts and the growing impact of the Scout Motors project.

The conversation highlighted the strong partnerships helping prepare South Carolinians for high-demand careers and supporting one of the state’s most significant economic development projects. If you are interested in a career at Scout, visit www.scoutmotors.sctechjobs.com

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🎉 Congratulations to LaTonya Jackson, JAG Specialist at Columbia High School, and Vernell Capers, JAG Specialist at Orangeburg School of Health Professions, for being recognized at the 2026 National Career Development Conference hosted by Jobs for America’s Graduates in Salt Lake City! 👏

During the conference’s opening ceremony, both Jackson and Capers were honored with the National Service Project Merit Award (High School Division). This prestigious honor is awarded to JAG chapters that complete at least 500 hours of community service or contribute $500 or more in support of a service initiative with the unhoused population.

Columbia High School’s JAG students earned this distinction through their dedicated service project supporting individuals experiencing homelessness in partnership with the City of Columbia. Their efforts reflect a strong commitment to community impact, leadership, and civic responsibility.

“This recognition is a testament to the hard work and heart of our students,” said Jackson. “They took initiative to serve others and made a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.”

Capers said, “We participated in the National Service project by collecting over 200 blankets and we also partnered with The Blood Connection collecting over 85 units of blood which stays in our local community.”

The National Career Development Conference brings together JAG students and specialists from across the country to celebrate achievements, develop leadership skills, and compete in career-based events.

JAG-SC had the privilege of traveling to Salt Lake City, Utah to participate and compete in the JAG National Career Development Conference. The strength of South Carolina’s current and future workforce was on display for the whole nation to see.

JAG-SC was represented by students and staff from the SC Technical College System, the Orangeburg High School for Health Professions, Columbia High School, Darlington High School, Lake Marion High School, Lakewood High School, Lancaster High School, Mullins High School, and Andrews High School.