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We are pleased to share with you this report of the results of our 2013 fiscal year. We could not have achieved these results without you, and we are grateful for your support. Together we impact many lives every day.
The past year brought us a number of successes: • Our Annual Fund campaign set a record with more than $1.5 million in new cash and pledges received. • We received more than $1.3 million of “in kind” gifts. • Our employee campaign raised more than $62,000. • Our Entrepreneurs Forum gala had a wonderful turnout and raised a record amount. • Our McAlister Square operations continued to pay an increased distribution to the Foundation, which we used to further support the College. The University Center and other non-profit organizations and governmental entities occupy most of our space and we are 88% leased.
The College’s mission is to provide access to a higher education for as many people as possible. We have students that graduated at the top of their high school class who have chosen to do the first two years of their college work here in our Honors College before transferring to Clemson, USC-Upstate, Furman, USC, or other four-year institutions. We have students who dropped out of high school but got their GED and now are pursuing a two-year Associate Degree. We have students who have jobs but are taking classes to improve job skills, students who are taking classes to be able to change jobs, and unemployed individuals who are here to gain skills to obtain employment once again. Providing a strong education for all of these individuals can be a challenge, especially for those with few resources.Thanks to your contributions to the Foundation, we are able to provide scholarships that provide access to education for many of these students. However that need is growing greatly. Additionally, we must continue to keep our programs up-to-date with the same equipment used in business and industry to ensure our graduates receive relevant training that makes them employable.
It is because of you that many people have improved their quality of life and are contributing to our area’s economic recovery. We thank you for all you have done and solicit your continuing support.
Sincerely,
Robert E. Howard, President Greenville Tech Foundation S. Hunter Howard, Jr. Chairman
Greenville Tech Foundation Board of Directors
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...Thank you so much for rewarding this effort! You have made a huge difference in my life and the lives of my husband and daughter...I hope to get my nurse practitioner degree and provide care to families in medically-underserved areas as well as participate in medical mission trips. Someday, I hope to help other students the way the Greenville Tech Foundation has helped me.
Heidi H.Nadeen Duggan Barton Memorial Nursing Endowed Scholarship
...I am currently majoring in Aircraft Maintenance Technology. I have always had the desire to pursue a career in aircraft maintenance/manufacturing and your assistance made it possible for me to attain that goal. The financial assistance
you provided will be of great help to me in paying my educational expenses, and it will allow me to concentrate more of my time for studying.
Kevin A. Lockheed Martin Endowed Scholarship
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2012-2013 Financials
2013 Sources of Gifts $2,862,881
2013 Support for College $2,252,820
In Kind Equipment for College Programs: $1,326,536 - 59%
Purchased Equipment for College Programs: $187,000 - 8%
Student Scholarship: $353,000 - 16%
College Educational Support: $386,284 - 17%
Gifts In Kind: $1,326,536 - 46%
Professional, Civic, Governmental, Non-Profit, Organizations: $158,000 - 6%
Foundations: $292,000 - 10%
Individuals: $447,345 - 16%
Corporations and Corporate Foundations: $639,000 - 22%
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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
Statement of Activities
Assets 2012 2013Cash and Investments $5,888,272 $7,092,332
Property and Equipment 27,116,234 26,318,029
Total Assets 33,004,506 33,410,361
Liabilities
Current Liabilities 258,225 252,331
Long Term Liabilities 21,215,000 20,667,000
Interest Rate Swap 3,727,190 1,611,529
Total Liabilities 25,200,415 22,530,860
Net Assets 7,804,091 10,879,501
Revenues 2012 2013Cash Contributions 1,454,771 1,536,345
Property and Equipment Donations 487,616 1,326,536
Investment Income 435,411 489,147
LLC Income 4,903,293 4,507,853
Other 420,822 379,543
Total Revenue 7,701,913 8,239,424
Expenses
Support for College 1,609,595 2,252,820
Foundation Expenses 661,106 727,638
LLC Expenses 3,072,027 2,969,868
Other 53,277 51,146
Depreciation 1,112,704 1,138,217
Total Expenses $6,508,709 $7,139,689
Net Revenues $1,193,204 $1,099,735
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Honor Roll of Donors
LIFETIME GIVINGSOCIETIES
Founders’ Society($1,000,000 or more lifetime, cumulative gifts to the college or foundation)
T. Walter BrashierLeighton M. CubbageGreenville Health SystemSargent FoundationUnited Way of Greenville County
Society of 1962($500,000 - $999,999 lifetime, cumulative gifts to the college or foundation)
Ralph S. Hendricks/Ralph and Virginia Hendricks FoundationMichelin North AmericaT&S Brass and Bronze Works Inc.
Thomas E. Barton, Jr.Society($100,000 - $499,999 lifetime, cumulative gifts to the college or foundation)
Dolores F. “Dodie” AndersonBannon FoundationJames H. Benson/Benson AutomotiveBI-LO Winn Dixie FoundationGeorge E. BomarBon Secours St. Francis Health System, Inc.William Bradshaw/Bradshaw Automotive Group Inc.James D.* and Cathy CockmanRobert E. “Bob” Coleman*Margaret M. Criner*The Daniel-Mickel FoundationDuke Energy FoundationEllcon National - Division Faiveley Transport GroupFluor Foundation/FluorThe Graham FoundationArthur R. “Dick” GrahamThe Grainger FoundationZemora McCarley Harris*Ralph and Marion HendricksThe Jolley FoundationLockheed Martin Aeronautics GreenvilleJane M.* and Raymond A. Mattson, Jr.*Mitsubishi Polyester Film, Inc.Nissan North America, Inc.
O’Neal, Inc.John I. Smith Charities, Inc.The Spinks Family FoundationGeorge E. and Carol TateJack P. TateLucile C. Taylor*Wells Fargo
Gifts-In-KindLifetime Giving($100,000 or more)
AllscriptsBenson AutomotiveBosch Rexroth CorporationCarole and Gregg CornelleClinical WorksThe Greenville NewsiMedicor Inc.International Specialty ServicesMedcomSoftMLM AviationMorgan Investments, Inc./ C. Heyward Morgan*Motorola Solutions, Inc.Nucor SteelProfessional Tool Products, LLCPatricia A. “Pat” RiggsStaubli CorporationKarl Storz Endoscopy America, Inc.W. W. Wilkins, Sr.*
LEGACY SOCIETY
(including the foundation in donor’s will or estate plans valued at $10,000 or more)
Sandra and William “Bill” BooneArnold and Patsy BurrellJames D. Cockman*Robert E. “Bob” Coleman*Margaret M. Criner*Leighton M. CubbageAlicia R. DittmarCarolee E. DuckworthLes GardnerZemora McCarley Harris*Priscilla B. and Knox L. Haynsworth, Jr.Walter* and Erlene HicksBeverley M. and Jack HouseRobert E. HowardLily Juanita “Nita” Johnston*Jane M.* and Raymond A. Mattson, Jr.*Aurelia C. Morrow*Martin F. O’Brien*
C. Niles RayJudith A. RootGerald P. “Jerry” RosenbergGeorge and Carol TateLucile C. Taylor*Clarise W.* and William N. Watson, Jr.*Vivian A. and Thomas K. F. WongIrene Yetman*
ANNUAL GIVING CLUBS Chairman’s Club($50,000 or more annual gift)
Dolores F. “Dodie” AndersonBI-LO Winn Dixie FoundationDuke Energy FoundationZemora McCarley Harris*The Jolley FoundationThe Daniel-Mickel FoundationThe Graham FoundationUnited Way of Greenville County
Commissioner’s Club($25,000 or more annual gift)
Fluor FoundationHollingsworth Funds Inc.John I. Smith Charities, Inc.Lockheed Martin Aeronautics GreenvilleRalph & Virginia Hendricks FoundationSouth Carolina Charities, Inc.
President’s Club($10,000 or more annual gift)
Automotive Service Association of SC, Inc.James H. Benson/Benson AutomotiveBenson Ford NissanBosch Community FundCertusBankF. W. Symmes FoundationArthur R. “Dick” GrahamGreenville Health SystemPiedmont Health FoundationSpinxT&S Brass and Bronze Works, Inc.TD BankThe Grainger Foundation
Hal Weiss and Lorraine Goldstein
Benefactors’ Club($5,000 - $9,999 Annual Gift)
Judith and Bo AughtryJohn B. BartonBlueCross BlueShield of South CarolinaDel L. BradshawWilliam H. BradshawVicki and Craig BrownCitizens Building & Loan Charitable FoundationCarole and Gregg CornellFabri-Kal FoundationLynn C. FaustGE Power & WaterHarper Family FoundationAnna Kate and Hayne HippRobert E. HowardHughes Development CorporationMary Louise MimsPriester FoundationRick Erwin’s, Inc.SC Automobile Dealers AssociationSimpson FoundationSydney Timmons TaylorThe Winestock Foundation, Inc.Kay and Ray Williams
Scholars’ Club($2,500 - $4,999 Annual Gift)
Association of General Contractors (AGC) Student ChapterBank of Travelers RestBradshaw, Gordon & Clinkscales, CPAClyde and Eleanor BrooksColdwell Banker CaineCompX Security ProductsCourtyard Marriott Greenville DowntownCrawford StrategyG. F. League ManufacturingHampton Inn Downtown at RiverplaceJHM HotelsKinder Family FoundationMcMillan Pazdan Smith, LLCKeith L. MillerPerrigo Company Foundation
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PMMI Education and Training FoundationDavid C. PooleJoseph M. Ryan, Jr.ScanSource, Inc.John SlipkeRichard H. SumerelJohn and Phyllis ThomasCharles and Dorothy WhitnerWindstream
Palmetto Club($1,000 - $2,499 Annual Gift)
3M Greenville PlantA. T. Locke, PCJudy P. AlexanderAmerican Services, Inc.Patricia and Cecil AmickArlene C. AntonioAshmore BrothersBaldor Electric CompanyBank of AmericaBB&TBMW Manufacturing Co., LLCBon Secours St. Francis Health System, Inc.Bradshaw, Gordon & Clinkscales, CPAT. Walter BrashierLegacy Charter SchoolCanal InsuranceCarolina Holdings, Inc.Cherry Bekaert LLPKaren and B. Allen ClardyCrescent Community ClubD. L. Scurry FoundationJacqueline DiMaggioDrive Automotive Industries of America, Inc.Cynthia G. EasonNathan A. EinsteinElliott Davis, LLCKimberly A. ElmoreExcel Products Inc.Keller and David Freeman*Furman CompanyHarold F. Gallivan IIIKatie and Clark GallivanGannett FoundationLes GardnerGoodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc.Greenville ChamberSteven A. and Pamela C. HandRalph and Marion HendricksHendricks Properties, Inc.
Henry Pak, Inc.Howard PropertiesIMI Resort Sales, LLCInfinity MarketingMalcolm and Milly IsleyJain Chem, Ltd.JH Global Services, Inc.June LaRocca-CarollLisa and Richard MangioneGenevieve and Basil ManlyPamela K. McCarterMcGraw-Hill CompaniesMetropolitan Arts CouncilMichelin North AmericaMitsubishi Polyester Film, Inc.James C. Morton, Jr.NAI Earle Furman, LLCNHC HealthcareNotus Sports, Inc.Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P. C.Palmetto BankPeace Center for the Performing ArtsPeterbilt of GreenvilleJ.A. Piper Roofing Company, Inc.Jason P. PremoProfessional Pharmacy of GreerNorman G. RaifordC. Niles RayTimothy J. ReedRosenfeld Einstein InsuranceRushing FoundationJames C. Ryan, Jr.Sage Automotive InteriorsSerrus Capital PartnersSmith AgencyRichard H. “Dick” StofanE. James SwartzentruberThe University Center of Greenville, Inc.TPMTrehel CorporationUniversity of South CarolinaVerdae Properties, LLCWarne Family, Hewitt, Coleman FoundationJohn J. WarnerCarolyn D. WatkinsNatalie Watkins-SmithWells FargoWestin Poinsett HotelDavid and Susan WilkinsVivian and Thomas WongWorld Acceptance CorporationWyche, P. A.
VIP Club($500 - $999 Annual Gift)
David and Lauren AckermanJohnny and Johanna AikenAllegro IndustriesAugusta Road Community ClubDan W. BenfieldBetsch Associates, Inc.Cheryl S. BlackBlue Ridge Electric Cooperative, Inc.Campbell’s Painting, Inc.Cantinflas Inc.Community Journals, LLCCreative Builders, Inc.John W. CullumSybil F. DavisNicholas DillonJ. Earle Furman, Jr.Laura H. GettyEd and Peggy GoodJonathan A. GoodKaren E. GoodsonGrandSouth BankCheryl L. GrantGreer State BankPriscilla and Knox HaynsworthHaynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.Richard K. HeuselH. Neel Hipp, Jr.HTI Employment SolutionsBunny and Bob HughesIBMInterim HealthCareMatteel JonesSusan M. JonesWilliam W. KehlLegal Staff Professionals of GreenvilleSusan LunaJames T. “Tim” MartinDebra MoranRaymond P. MorganLinda F. NeelyH. W. Paschal, Jr.Fred and Kay PaynePEO Sisterhood, Chapter REddie E. PhillipsElizabeth L. PurcellJanie E. ReidScott and Company, LLPCharles S. “Chuck” ShawMinor and Harold ShawLauren and Alan SimerArthur and Leize SmithSmith Moore Leatherwood LLPSouthern First
Charles K. StewartCarey P. StonekingSunTrust BankSynTerra CorporationWater Environment Association of SCCorrie WileyRuth L. WilsonBradford W. WycheYoung Office Supply
Campus Club($250 - $499 Annual Gift)
Joan A. AlbrightMichelle A. AshleyASME Greenville SectionBatson Accounting & Tax, P. A.Robin and Gary BaumgarnerJan S. BishopDel L. BradshawCarey W. CastleCorporate Creations by HarrisonCorporate Staffing ServicesCynthia C. DaviesMark A. DegraffinreidDepositions and..., Inc.Alicia R. DittmarWayne M. DutrowEmploybridge Inc.Nancy S. EnglisbeDon EricksonSam and Meg ErwinMartin M. “Marty” FlynnJohn FordreeFormel D. USA, Inc.James FreelandPeter T. GarrettGreenville RadiologyGreenville Track ClubM. Dexter HagyMark HapstackKathleen S. HastingsJohn C. HillisCynthia Tucker-HippsJ. B. Holeman, Jr.S. Hunter and Martha HowardShirley A. HubbardCynthia J. HughesConnie HuntWill W. Huss, Jr.Robert E. IanuarioDianne Granger JacksonK&K Technical GroupSteven KatzBerta L. KeeneLaurens Electric Cooperative, Inc.
*Deceased
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Honor Roll of Donors
MAU Workforce SolutionsSusan H. McDonaldButler and Grier MullinsWilliam N. PageChristine and A.F. PettiGina M. PowerEarle G. PrevostSusan C. PriesterFrank J. ProvenzanoPSS StaffingLaurie A. PufpaffRecruiting SolutionsReel Video & Stills, Inc.RL Enterprise & Associates, LLCMary RockSandra and Tom RogersRoy Metal Finishing Company, Inc.Beau SandersSE Veterinary Dermatology/Ear Clinic LLCMark E. SejmanMatt and Betsy ShouseTim G. SmithBen SpradlinLori J. SteppTable 301Timothy J. TennisThomas McAfee Funeral Home, Inc.Tonja Weimer CoachingBeth E. TraxlerLori A. TrumboMichael A. TuckerKathryn E. Turner
Upstate StaffingSteven B. ValandSusan WakemanWendy C. WaldenJoel D. WelchMartha S. WhiteRyan H. WilfongCol. Lance and Dr. Lenna Young
Century Club($100 - $249 Annual Gift)
Forrest* and Maryann AbbottAGFA HealthCare CorporationHabib AghdamiPam W. AppleLawrence W. AppletonArmstrong Event Services LLCCynthia L. BakerStephanie and Gregory BakerWanda M. BakerBenefit Guaranty LLCLaurie and Daniel DorrohBNC BankBosch Rexroth CorporationErin L. BouchillonBradshaw Automotive Group, Inc.Breakaway HondaLinda J. BridgesCharles J. Brooks IIIJack W. Brooks, Jr.Frankie J. BrownKathy BryantWilliam and Denna Callahan
Cameron Construction, Inc.Jerry P. CampbellJune M. CampbellCampbell’s Body Shop WreckerMrs. Katherine D. CannKim B. CannonCarolina Turf Management, LLCLeila M. CarterSara CatoeJudge Robert F. ChapmanDianne L. ChidesterThelma S. ChowBetty J. ChristesonCitizens Building and Loan AssociationRonald ClementGinger A. ConeRick ConteStephen P. CookRobert M. “Bob” CoutchAmy T. DanielsKathy C. DeeseJ. S. DemosthenesDoug DormanMalika J. DrexelDesiree F. DumasCarol P. DurhamDavid P. EasleyValen and Anthony EganElisabeth EgliJanet and David EllenbogenEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityDavid L. FarrowTom and Becky FaulknerJoy N. FinchFirst State MortgageThomas J. FosterFountain of Life Baptist ChurchRobert D. FramptonMarla FranksClifford W. and Nancy J. GammonsGeneral Wholesale DistributorsJulia A. GianelloniWilhelmina and George GilmerRebecca GodbeyGodshall StaffingPaul S. GoldsmithSusan H. “Sue” GradyGreenville Office SupplyGreenville Tech Alumni CouncilStephanie M. GreggSally GregoireShane HallKaren HamptonJean S. HamrickRichard S. HardawayCheryl Hawkins
Hawkins & Boukather, LLCThomas E. HayMary HendrixHewitt, Coleman & Associates, Inc.Rhonda M. HigginsCynthia T. HippsJanet K. HirtKathryn Owen HixSusan B. HoagDorothy and Jackie HoltHose Master, Inc.Rosa L. HudsonElaine M. Huff-LoweKaren Huff-LoweIAAP - Greenville ChapterImage Collision of GreenvilleGlenn K. JacobsNancy and Sheldon JaffeChristopher JohnsonJane R. JohnsonJennie M. JohnsonMark E. JohnsonElaine B. KentCynthia LappClista and Carroll LeGrandLynda Leventis-WellsCandice B. LewisMary S. LockeEllen and Glenn LoveBenjamin LovelaceE. Erwin Maddrey IIINarendranath MahendranathElizabeth O. MannBill and Anne MastersCaroline MattosVickie H. MaxwellLinda W. McCuneKate MendezJoanne R. MessmanPenny J. MooreVerlinda Gale MooreCari G. MorningstarKaren L. MorrowCharles Harrison MortonJoAnn L. MyersJames A. Neal*Cynthia and Robert NeelyRenee NelsonStephanie and Edgar NorrisNorth American Rescue, IncorporatedWilliam H. OrdersLouise and G. Dewey* Oxner, Jr.Dewey Oxner, IIIPacific Gateway Capital Group, LLCPark Way Meetings LLCCarol Parker
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Michael PatrickMargaret F. PaylorDavid A. PolkJ. Randolph Potter, Sr.Renee M. PrenitzerPrime DentalLucy PulliamLoretta RaifordYolunda T. RichardsJohn A. RileyDavid M. SalyerSonya L. Sample-HopkinsKathy W. SamsColin SayerHolly ScarpelliSchneider ElectricKlaus and Carol SchoeningKaren G. SchwartzSealed AirAndrew W. ShealySidney J. ShrumLori R. SmalleySMG/TD CenterBonnie J. SmithErin SmithPaul G. SnoadJoe SnyderRachel A. SotnikSouth Carolina Upstate Paralegal Association, Inc.Spartanburg Regional Healthcare SystemJames R. Stewart, Jr.Nancy L. Stewartllyn strong
Beverly J. StroudLynette C. StuckaSubway Development Corp. of SC, Inc.Frank SutherlandThe Redmond CorporationGina Marie S. ThomasSarah Diane ThomasStanley ThompsonElizabeth J. TippingBeth R. ToddTP Customs LLCPatricia A. TraxlerLissette TreanorLawrence T. TriceBill O. Tripp, Jr.Stephen H. TruluckHarry B. UsseryStephanie Van RhynElizabeth T. VargaVillage Hospital ImagingVision Plus, LLCMichelle G. Vlaich-LeeSusan B. WaltherDorothy WatkinsMamie A. WatkinsBonita Mitchell WattersKristy WayEvelyn D. WestfieldJames A. WhiteTommie H. WhittTiffany H. WhittleMarvin D. WhitworthScott and Melissa WilbanksThomas L. Williams
Traci N. WillimonWilling Workers Sympathy ClubMary Kate WilsonRobert C. WongWoodforest National BankWilliam D. “Bill” Workman IIIWorley Mailing ServicesPaul T. YoderC. L. YountsYounts Properties Inc.
GIFTS-IN-KIND Goods and Services
221 Recycling CenterBi-Lo CenterBosch Rexroth CorporationC&S Wholesale GrocersCarolina Turf Management, LLCCengage LearningCommunity JournalsTim DeweeseJames R. DuncanAnna DunningFrank W. GibbesGreen Earth Partners CorporationThe Greenville NewsTraci GreveIBMImage Collision of GreenvilleiMedicor Inc.
Linda W. McCuneMcKinney Dodge/MazdaMedcomSoftFreddie MooreNucor SteelPalmetto Truck & Trailer ServiceArthur and Leize SmithSpinxStrossner’s Bakery, Inc.Sunex International, Inc.Lori A. TrumboUpstate Business JournalWaste IndustriesWCCP-FM 104.9Woodruff Road Animal HospitalWoodward FST
MATCHING GIFTS
Matching gifts by employees or other eligible individuals who contributed to the Greenville Tech Foundation
Amgen FoundationDuke Energy FoundationIBMIllinois Tool Works FoundationInternational Flavors and FragrancesState Farm Companies Foundation
*Deceased
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...I am a mother who works full time as a server with one toddler and another one on the way and I really want to provide them with the best life possible. The chance to get a college education is a great start...This scholarship means everything to me and I promise to hold up my end and be the best student I can be and keep my GPA up to be able to keep this blessing.
Kirstie B.Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Endowed Scholarship
OfficersChair S. Hunter Howard, Jr.
Vice-Chair Timothy J. Reed
Treasurer Will W. Huss, Jr.
Secretary John Slipke
Immediate Past Chair James C. Morton, Jr.
DirectorsMichael O. AllenWilliam W. Brown John DaveyBryan G. Dods Don Erickson Samuel L. Erwin Cheryl Grant Stone Harper Malcolm W. Isley Manoj Jain Clarence C. Kegler
Life MembersKnox L. Haynsworth, Jr. Douglass E. Kondra (Doug) Jim Ryan Nell W. Stewart Claude I. Theisen Charles R. Warne
Ex-OfficioRobert E. Howard (Bob) Foundation President
Jennie M. Johnson Chair, Greenville Technical College Area Commission
Dr. Keith Miller President, Greenville Technical College
James Edward Rollings (Ed) President, Alumni Association
Greenville Tech Foundation, Inc. Staff
Jodie Willis Administrative Specialist (part-time)
Janet Ellenbogen Database Coordinator (part-time)
Les Gardner Development Director
Robert E. Howard Foundation President & CEO
Butler B. Mullins Foundation Manager
Sandra L. Rogers Staff Accountant
Stan Starnes Grants Writer (part-time)
Kristy Way Development Officer (part-time)
Heather Meadors Ruben Montalvo Jason P. Premo Karen G. Schwartz Sharon K. Self Matt Shouse Elizabeth C. Steifle Sydney T. Taylor John J. Warner C. Laney Younts Michael E. Zeller
2012-2013 Board of Directors
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A Look to the Future.
As an open door institution, we make our opportunities available to all, and thanks to the generosity of our donors, those doors open quite a bit wider. With financial assistance, students who are juggling bills and tuition get the help they need to meet their goals. And when these students enroll, our donors see that the classrooms they learn in are well outfitted, and instructors have the resources they need to provide the highest quality education. For the opportunities our donors make possible, we are truly grateful.
With the assistance of donors, we’ve been working to create opportunities since 1962. That means we help businesses seize opportunities by giving them the skilled workers they need to succeed and grow. And we give individuals the relevant skills they need to qualify for the best jobs today and those on the horizon for the future. Our responsibility for workforce development leads us to meet the evolving needs of employers through efforts such as the Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI), which we envision as an internationally recognized learning environment that integrates research and education. From the planning stage onward, the CMI has been a close partnership between employers and educators, and one in which Greenville Technical College is joining with Greenville County Schools and Clemson University to create the future workforce.
As the integrated approach at the CMI illustrates, lines between educational levels are fading as we come together to meet our communities’ goals. Once, working together meant creating agreements that allowed students to transfer easily from the two-year college to the four-year university. Today, we’re creating a new model in which students move seamlessly from K-12 to the two-year level and on to the four-year institution with no duplication of coursework and no loss of credits. Tomorrow, we may even work in partnership with four-year colleges to offer applied baccalaureate degrees in areas such as manufacturing technology and nursing. These would build on the hands-on training provided in an associate degree while providing the higher-level skills that would allow students to advance and employers to remain competitive.
Our mission is to drive personal and economic growth through learning. We are fortunate to have the support of other educators, employers, legislators, students, alumni, employees, and donors in that effort. Working together, we are creating opportunities for business, for students, and for South Carolina.
Dr. Keith Miller President Greenville Technical College
GreenvilleTechnicalCollege
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Foundation: www.greenvilletechfoundation.org
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Greenville Technical College provides equal opportunity and affirmative action in education and employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.
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