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Final Friday in August brought an Ice Cream Buffett for Firefighting as a reward for having the most parents attend Open House, our first Salon Friday in Cosmetology, and a staff cookout with K-Dawg grilling up his famous burgers. 🎉

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Five Golden Strip ladies were awarded $1500 scholarships today during the Women’s Executive Leadership Luncheon hosted by Women Confidence Builders.

Thank you to BMW, Aline Capital, AFL, Rize, and Exhibits South for sponsoring our student scholarships for the following ladies:

Hannah Rentz
Ella Smith
Lorelai Jolly
Kaden Broadway
Adrian Kelly

“In a world where self-doubt and insecurity can often cloud our judgment and hinder our progress, the importance of confidence cannot be overstated. Confidence is not just a state of mind; it is a powerful force that can shape our interactions, decisions, and overall well-being. And when it comes to women who not only possess confidence themselves but also instill it in others, the benefits are truly remarkable.”
- Christi Powell, WCB

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Thanks WYFF News 4 for coming out to highlight Brandon Lopez and all of our SkillsUSA student competitors!

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Upstate high school student wins gold medal in roofing The Hillcrest High School senior competed in a national championship in Atlanta for commercial roofing.

Our amazing Work-Based Learning Coordinator, Kelly Wyatt, engaged our 9th Grade Career Exploratory students today in an exciting and interactive session!

She introduced them to the world of Work-Based Learning and put their soft skills and career knowledge to the test with a fun challenge: breaking out of a Job Expo where they were "locked" inside! The students worked in small groups, using their problem-solving abilities to escape.

We’re incredibly grateful for Mrs. Wyatt’s creativity, passion, and the wealth of knowledge she brings to our school, our business partners, and the community.

Fun fact: Before joining GSCC, Mrs. Wyatt was an elementary school teacher!

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Thanks to Greenville Public Works for hosting our Diesel Technology students for a tour today!

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Judging these Lemon Pound Cakes with Blueberry Curd is a tough job, but our office staff is here for it! 😉

Our talented Culinary Arts students spoil and amaze us with their creations.

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Do you know someone that could help us with sponsoring our students? We can put you in touch! 🤞🏻

We need your help! ‼️

We still have several students who need to sponsor our SC Women's Executive Luncheon in partnership with the BMW Supplier Diversity Conference on August 27th!

By sponsoring a student in our community, you help allow them to further their career and get the education they deserve.

They also get the opportunity to build connections, relationships, and friends with business owners and professionals in our community who can help educate, equip, and mentor them during their education and careers.

If you're interested in helping a student, send us a message at [email protected]

The Greenville Chamber and Greenville County Schools have partnered to create LaunchGVL, an initiative to connect high school students with paid work opportunities in Greenville’s high-demand occupations.

Visit the website for more information: www.LaunchGVL.org

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We celebrated the end of our first full week with free popsicles for everyone. We even played a little four square and pickle ball.

It’s safe to say this year is going to be one of the best yet. 🎉

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Our day may have been pretty rainy, but the excited and smiling faces from our students brightened up the hallways!

We’ve had an amazing start to our school year.

Golden Opportunities Begin Here!🎉

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Congratulations to GCS Teacher of the Year FIRST RUNNER UP, Bryan Raeckelboom!

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We had the BEST day welcoming our teachers back to the building.

We are GOING FOR GOLD in 24-25!

Our Olympic Themed Day featured lots of games, fellowship and a little competition. 😉

We also set goals for the year to measure student success focusing on:

Positive School Culture
Personal Responsibility
Industry Certifications
Employability
Student Engagement

We had an amazing day setting the stage for a successful year to come!

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Congratulations to this year’s BMW Rising Scholars for their paid Apprenticeships at BMW Manufacturing Company.

Stephanie Cardona, Charles Griffin, and Nathaniel Terry were selected for this year!

BMW Rising Scholars is a one-year pre-apprenticeship program that allows high school seniors to work part-time at BMW Manufacturing while attending high school and a participating Career and Technical Education (CATE) Center. These students will work 15 hours per week primarily at the BMW Training and Development Center.

Rising Scholars is registered as an apprenticeship program with the U.S. Department of Labor. After successful completion of the Rising Scholars Program, the students will receive a certificate from the U.S. Department of Labor and become candidates for the BMW Scholars Program.

TOMORROW!!

FREE haircuts at the Mauldin Great Clips for students in grades K-12!

Limited quantities so get their early for your back to school haircut!

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FREE back to school haircuts tomorrow at Travelers Rest, Furman Publix, and Mauldin Great Clips starting at 9am. Limited quantities. Use our Online Check-In!!

Thank you SC for your sponsorship!!

Good luck to Tyler Swain, Diesel Tech Completer and Hillcrest High Grad in his upcoming National High School Finals Rodeo Competition!!

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Teen from Simpsonville, SC, to compete on national rodeo stage Tyler Swain, of Greenville County, S.C. and a Hillcrest High School graduate, is heading to Wyoming this week to compete at the National High School Finals Rodeo.

Congratulations, Brandon Lopez! He is the Gold Medalist in Commercial Roofing in the Nation!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Congratulations to all of our competitors who won their state titles to be able to compete this week. We’re SO proud of each of you! 🎉

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Awards and Closing Ceremonies! Let’s Go South Carolina!

Our EMS HOSA students are in Houston, Texas this week as they compete nationally in the EMS and First Aid/CPR portions of the conference.

We are so proud of their state awards and can’t wait to hear about their amazing trip! 👏🏻🎉

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We’re off to a great start! 🎉

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Our SkillsUSA National Competition team is on the way to Atlanta!

We are so proud of all the work these state gold medalists have put into their competitions and know they will represent us well at the SkillsUSA National Convention! Thanks to our instructors for spending their summer vacation supporting these students all week!

Shout out to our amazing business partners and school district for FULLY sponsoring this trip! 🎉👏🏻

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Today we want to highlight Philip Bledsoe, rising Senior at Fountain Inn High School and Welding student at Golden Strip!

Philip is continuing his WBL placement with Upstate Trailer Repair this summer! His instructor, Mr. Simpson, tells us, "Phillip is a team player and always wants to contribute. His work ethic and welding skills make for an exciting career ahead!"

Congratulations, Philip!

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Meet Avian! He is continuing his Work-Based Learning placement with Greenville County Schools this summer with our maintenance department.

His instructor tells us, "Avian is an exceptional student who consistently extends a helping hand to his peers, readily offering support and guidance whenever needed. His genuine eagerness to contribute to the collective success of the classroom community is truly commendable.

As a second-year student, Avian's remarkable achievements speak volumes about his drive and determination. His recent completion of the NRCA TRAC Thermoplastic certification sets him apart as a trailblazer, making him one of only two individuals in the state to attain this prestigious certification while still in high school. This accomplishment not only underscores his exceptional capabilities but also serves as a testament to his unparalleled commitment to excellence and continuous learning."

You might see Avian working at one of our GCS locations this summer! :)

Congrats, Avian!
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We recently partnered with Blank Canvas Mural Co. to create a HUGE mural inside our building. The goal was to create something collaborative to represent all of our programs, students, and diversity.

The mural was planned and designed by our Digital Art and Design class and students from many classes joined in on the painting part!

This was an epic experience in teamwork, design, collaboration, and project management. Check out the full timelapse below to see the full transformation!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RV0n-jkV9PtfsRFuVEwbf5L5Oqkv5Slt/view?usp=sharing

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We got to celebrate one more round of Students of the Quarter before the year ended. Congratulations students!

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We were COMPLETELY blown away today when Taylor Lyles from Home Builders Association of Greenville showed up with this $14,000 check to fund our SkillsUSA Gold Medalists as they travel to Atlanta for the National competition this June!

THANK YOU HBA of Greenville for your continued support and extremely generous gift to support our amazing students and instructors! 👏🏻

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Thursday evening we gathered to celebrate our amazing Honor Student, Arion Kazemzadeh, and EMS Instructor, Michael Chapman, SC Health Science Educator of the Year at the Greenville County Schools Salute to Education Banquet!

We had a wonderful dinner with their families and enjoyed celebrating their accomplishments this year.

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Each year, the students vote on Teacher Superlatives! Let us know if you agree or disagree with these! 🤣

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