BYC Participated in SC Career and Technical Education Conference

BYC joined the many middle school and high school teachers who focus on technical education for a conference in Greenville, SC June 25 thru 27. From across the state of South Carolina these CTE Educators learned the variety of careers and vocations that give their students viable, good-paying jobs in the technical arena. Joined by Greg Hughes and Susan Clary …

BYC Meets Charlotte Mayors Youth Empowerment Program

Can you use a high school intern in Mecklenburg County, NC? The Charlotte Mayor’s Youth Empowerment Program may work for you. Already vetted, highly motivated and career-oriented students. The program has been ongoing for 31 years. You can observe how this year’s group is doing and prepare for being a part of next year. Their goals is: to improve neighborhood …

BYC Partner Contract Construction

BYC Partner, Contract Construction, Inc. of Chapin, SC is embarking on a dynamic program to have about a dozen high school students from Timberland High in Berkeley County, SC serving as apprentices this summer. Contract President, Greg Hughes’ spent summers on a construction site while growing up and knows firsthand the power of involving young people. Just one of the …

Building Smart Partnerships to Build Our Workforce

We all know, our Industry faces shortages in skilled professionals at all levels. Solving this issue is not one we can presume others will accomplish for us; a win-win includes CAGC, through Build Your Career, continuing our collaborative effort with allied industry partners on this important issue. We got off to a great start with a visit to Harding University …