Entries by USCOG Staff

Upper Savannah Workforce Development Division Soliciting Requests for Proposals

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The Upper Savannah Workforce Development Board is soliciting proposals for a program operator for an 18-month agreement which can total up to $2,041,000. It is to provide career and training services for Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry and Saluda Counties. The solicitation and required forms are on www.uppersavannah.com under the Documents/Other Documents tab. https://www.uppersavannah.com/documents/

Upper Savannah Region Eighth Graders Learn About a Variety of Rewarding Careers

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Eighth graders from across the Upper Savannah Region got a glimpse of what is possible for their futures at the Lakelands Career Showcase at Piedmont Technical College. Approximately 1,600 eighth graders from Brewer, Saluda, JET, Meriweather, Edgewood, Calhoun Falls, Wright, Dixie, Northside, Ware Shoals and Westview middle schools, as well as Greenwood Christian and Cambridge […]

Upper Savannah COG Wins 2 National Awards

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During these times when employers are desperately seeking workers, the Upper Savannah COG workforce development staff recognized high school students as a resource to help fill some of the needs. This past spring, Upper Savannah reached out to more than 2,000 seniors in 14 public high schools in the seven-county area with a “Your Next […]

McCormick Area Transit Acquires Funds for Abbeville County; Saluda County to Receive Transit Funding

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McCormick County Senior Center/McCormick Area Transit has received a $100,000 National Rural Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) grant in the Community Rides Grant Program to begin transportation services in Abbeville County. McCormick Area Transit (MAT) submitted the competitive grant application on behalf of Abbeville County and will provide the services there. Upper Savannah COG and other […]

USCOG Workforce Area Receives Federal Funding to Help Job Seekers, Businesses

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The Upper Savannah COG is one of nine organizations nationwide to receive U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) funding to help provide training and employment services for job seekers as the economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic’s impacts. USCOG’s workforce development staff applied for the funding on behalf of a consortium of five workforce development areas […]

Localities Can Apply for “Investing in America’s Communities” Funding

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo today announced six programs, collectively called Investing in America’s Communities, that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) will execute to equitably invest the $3 billion it received from President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan. Contact Upper Savannah COG for assistance with any potential application of any relevant projects. Contact […]

Greenwood County Begins Transit Agreement; Other USCOG Counties Exploring Options

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Greenwood County residents living within a 2.5-mile radius of the County Courthouse now have a new transportation option. Public transportation service is available to anyone of any age within the service area for a fee. Approved trips include medical/doctor’s appointments, grocery stores, and pharmacy visits. Trips must be reviewed and approved at least one day before […]

USCOG Workforce Division Accepting Incumbent Worker Training Grant Applications

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The Upper Savannah Council of Governments Workforce Development Division is now accepting applications for Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) grants which help provide training needed in current businesses due to expansion, new technology, retooling, new services/product lines and new organizational structuring, or as part of a layoff aversion strategy. IWT may also fund training in new […]

USCOG Workforce Staff Produces Employment Directory for High School Seniors

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High school seniors in the Upper Savannah Workforce Area will soon be learning who might hire them and what kind of training is available as they take the “next step” after graduation. Upper Savannah workforce staff created a “Your Next Step After Graduation” directory of employers who hire recent high school graduates and are distributing […]