Almost half of North American automotive manufacturers are still stuck at square one on digitalization. A new Automotive Manufacturing Solutions survey of 316 global industry leaders found workforce resistance and skills gaps as the top risk to transformation programs. Investment in people ranks as the top enabler… Read More
Workforce Innovation Takes Flight! Explore highlights from our Workforce Innovation Event at Charleston Southern University and Summerville Airport. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ … Read More
At the 2026 SC Competes Spring Summit, we officially launched SC Defense, a new statewide initiative designed to strengthen South Carolina’s role in the national defense economy. The launch took place during the luncheon panel, “Growth in Defense,” where leaders from aerospace defense suppliers, TL+CO and Maher Advanced Manufacturing,… Read More
SC Competes, in partnership with the University of South Carolina and the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), is recruiting a select group of South Carolina school districts for a grant-supported, statewide initiative preparing students for AI-enabled, high-demand careers. The AI-Ready CTE Pathways Initiative integrates artificial intelligence, engineering concepts, and… Read More
(Columbia, SC) TransformSC, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes), recently brought together a group of more than 40 policymakers, business leaders, educators, and education stakeholders for a tour of schools and industry in Liberty, SC. The visit offered a first-hand look at… Read More
Our own SC Aerospace Director, Stephen Astemborski, sat down with Let’s Talk Business host, Rick Jenkins, to discuss the growth of the aerospace industry in South Carolina. Check out the full episode below. South Carolina’s aerospace industry has evolved from a promising niche into one of the state’s… Read More
South Carolina’s aerospace community will be back under the lights at Fluor Field next summer. SCAerospace Night at the Greenville Drive is set for Thursday, June 11, 2026. The evening will spotlight the people, companies, and partners fueling South Carolina’s fast‑growing aerospace sector, on the field, on the concourse,… Read More
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in Charleston, SC announced the start of a new SC Fraunhofer USA Alliance (Alliance) project in partnership with Fraunhofer IPA (Germany), Fraunhofer USA, Center Mid-Atlantic (Maryland), and the University of South Carolina (Columbia). This project brings together a unique team of academic experts and… Read More
RipLey Simone, WSPA News SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – A new class teaching the ins and outs of Artificial Intelligence is also helping high school students find various careers in industries crucial to South Carolina’s economy. “A lot of these companies are using AI and looking for people… Read More
The CAP Carolina 2025 webinar series will provide a comprehensive overview of various financing options for tech startups and small businesses at different stages of growth in South Carolina. Topics include early-stage private financing options, state and federal funds, venture capital resources, loan information, small business resources, and many more opportunities. Read More