Greenville Technical College receives $50,000 grant from Wells Fargo
August 18, 2016
Grant will support scholarships for students enrolled in Quick Jobs
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College announced a $50,000 grant from Wells Fargo & Company. The donation will be used to support scholarships for students enrolled in Quick Jobs with a Future programs and for professional development for instructors teaching at the Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI). In recognition of this gift, the theater at the CMI, where groups will gather to watch videos and hear presentations, has been named the Wells Fargo Theater.
“The success of a city’s workforce is a critical element in keeping our communities strong and vibrant, and Wells Fargo is committed to supporting organizations that provide individuals with the skills and resources needed to flourish professionally and personally,” said Wells Fargo Upstate Market President Brian Rogers. “We are proud to help Greenville Technical College improve the quality of life for their students and thank them for their work to ensure a brighter tomorrow for all of us.”
Quick Jobs programs allow students to quickly gain the skills needed to start in a career field that is currently hiring in Greenville County. Most of the students are unemployed, underemployed or in need of new skills to assure continued employment.
The Center for Manufacturing Innovation is designed to close the skills gap that has hampered growth in manufacturing, an economic powerhouse for the Upstate. This one-stop-shop for manufacturing industries will offer a unique environment for educating the manufacturing workforce of the future as it showcases the careers and technology in this sector, attracting younger students and career changers to rewarding professions.
“We are grateful to the Wells Fargo Foundation for support over many years that benefits our students and through increased educational levels, our community,” said Dr. Keith Miller, president of Greenville Technical College. “With scholarship funds to help students gain skills and professional development funds to ensure that we provide the highest quality education, this Wells Fargo gift is supporting our efforts to help students find success.”
Wells Fargo South Carolina Community Affairs Officer Susan Bankson; CMI Executive Director David Clayton; Wells Fargo South Carolina Region President Kathy Heffley; Wells Fargo Upstate Market President Brian Rogers; Greenville Technical College President Dr. Keith Miller; and Greenville Tech Foundation Director of Development Les Gardner.
“Wells Fargo is thrilled to support Greenville Technical College’s Quick Jobs program,” said Wells Fargo South Carolina Region President Kathy Heffley. “We are honored to work together with educational organizations to help create a competitive workforce and a sustainable economy for generations to come.”
About Greenville Technical College
Greenville Technical College is a four-campus system where nearly 30,000 students are annually preparing for the strongest careers of today and tomorrow. Established in 1962, the college’s mission is to drive personal and economic growth through learning. With more than 100 curriculum program choices along with short-term training for career and personal development, Greenville Technical College gives employers a ready supply of skilled workers and provides students with an education that will help them succeed. First accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges in 1968, the college’s accreditation was recently reaffirmed for a ten-year period – the maximum time period possible. Regional accreditation allows students to transfer easily and gives employers assurance that job candidates from Greenville Tech have received a quality education.
Greenville Tech promotes a respectful campus culture that reflects appreciation for diversity and inclusion at all levels. For more information about the college and its programs, professors and partnerships, visit www.gvltec.edu.
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From left) Wells Fargo South Carolina Community Affairs Officer Susan Bankson, CMI Executive Director David Clayton, Wells Fargo South Carolina Region President Kathy Heffley, Wells Fargo Upstate Market President Brian Rogers, Greenville Technical College President Dr. Keith Miller, and Greenville Tech Foundation Director of Development Les Gardner.
