Scout Motors and readySC open new training center in Blythewood

Scout Motors, the emerging automotive manufacturer revitalizing an iconic American brand, and readySCTM, the workforce development division of the South Carolina Technical College System, celebrated the opening of a new Training Center on the site of the Scout Motors Production Center, marking a major milestone in their investment in people, skills, and long-term opportunity across the region.

Designed to prepare workers for advanced manufacturing careers, the new Training Center will serve as the primary hub for onboarding, upskilling, and continuous workforce development as Scout Motors ramps toward production. The facility reflects a long-term strategy to align training directly with modern manufacturing needs, ensuring South Carolinians are equipped for high‑quality, sustainable jobs.

“This Training Center represents a promise: If you show up ready to build something great, we will give you modern tools, real coaching, and clear pathways to growth,” said Scott Keogh, President and CEO of Scout Motors. “At Scout Motors, we don’t see the American worker as a cost to remove — we see people as an asset to invest in. The careers that begin here will support families, strengthen communities, and equip generations of South Carolinians with valuable new skills.”

Funded through a $25 million investment by readySC and supported by the South Carolina Technical College System, the Training Center represents a significant expansion of workforce training infrastructure in the Midlands, purpose‑built to support Scout Motors’ long‑term production and hiring needs.

“Every person who walks through these doors is stepping into more than a job. They are gaining skills that lead to real careers, the ability to support their families, and the opportunity to change what’s possible for the next generation,” said Dr. Tim Hardee, President of SC Technical College System. “This Training Center is an investment in brick and mortar, but its real impact extends far beyond these walls, and that is the true return on investment.”

The Training Center is a cornerstone of Scout Motors’ broader commitment to South Carolina, where the company is investing more than $2 billion in a state‑of‑the‑art Production Center expected to create more than 4,000 good‑paying jobs.

During the event, Scout Motors employees shared personal stories of how access to training, mentorship, and new career pathways are changing what’s possible for their families and futures.

Scout Motors continues to make steady progress across all fronts in South Carolina, with construction advancing on more than 5 million sq. ft. of buildings, equipment being installed in all of the main facilities, and hiring underway for early production and maintenance roles. The company has now hired more than 600 people in South Carolina and almost 1,400 company-wide, with plans to begin making early design validation prototype vehicles later this year followed by a gradual ramp-up towards full production.

Interested candidates can learn more about job opportunities at Scout Motors through the company’s Careers page – scoutmotors.com/careers – or through readySC’s recruitment page: scoutmotors.sctechjobs.com.

About Scout Motors
 
The Scout, originally produced by International Harvester from 1961-80, was the world’s first utility vehicle capable of both off-road adventure and family duty. It was the 8-day-a-week truck. The Scout brand is now an American icon whose heritage is kept alive by a dedicated community of doers who continue to push their vehicles on the farm, in the wilderness, and on family outings.
 
Scout Motors was formed to craft the next era of trucks and rugged SUVs rooted in the same tradition that made the original Scout vehicle an American icon. Scout Motors is revitalizing a legend and returning manufacturing to American shores.
 
Initial production is targeted to begin at the Scout Motors Production Center near Columbia, South Carolina, in 2027.

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