Workforce & Education

Building Talent for the Work That Matters

Union County, South Carolina, is home to a loyal, skilled, and adaptable workforce—strengthened by regional access and supported by real training infrastructure. From career and tech education in high schools to industry-ready programs at the college level, Union County’s workforce isn’t just available—it’s being built for the future.

Companies here can hire confidently, train quickly, and grow without limits.

Regional Workforce Advantage

The numbers speak for themselves. Union County’s population may be small, but our reach is massive. Thanks to our location in South Carolina’s Upstate, companies here can tap into a labor force of nearly 1 million workers within a 50-mile radius.

That’s workforce depth without the big-city drag.

Real Training. Local Results.

Union County isn’t just offering bodies—it’s preparing people. With high schools focused on career readiness and a local college campus aligned with local industry, technical talent development here starts early and runs deep.

Spartanburg Community College – Union County Campus
- Offering technical certificates and associate degrees in manufacturing, engineering tech, and industrial systems—plus customized training for employers.
Union County Career and Technology Center (UC CATE)
- Preparing high school students with hands-on programs in welding, mechatronics, health science, and more—feeding directly into local careers or further education.

Workforce Programs That Deliver

Hiring here doesn’t mean starting from scratch. Union County is part of South Carolina’s award-winning workforce system, and employers have real support to recruit, screen, and train the people they need.

SC Works Upstate
- Connects employers to job seekers, helps with training incentives, and streamlines the hiring process from start to finish.
ACT Work Ready Community
- Since 2016, Union County has been ACT Work Ready Certified. Over 1,570 residents have earned National Career Readiness Certificates, with 50+ employers recognizing or recommending the credential.

Lifelong Learning, Built In

Industries evolve. We make sure people do too. Union County supports continuous learning through accessible programs that help workers level up on their own terms.

Apprenticeships
- Spartanburg Community College partners with local employers to blend classroom instruction with on-the-job training. You earn while you learn.
Online Career Training
- Workers can access technical training and certifications online—ideal for working adults, career switchers, and rising talent.

Real Training. Local Results.

Spartanburg Community College – Union County Campus
- Offering technical certificates and associate degrees in manufacturing, engineering tech, and industrial systems—plus customized training for employers.
Union County Career and Technology Center (UC CATE)
- Preparing high school students with hands-on programs in welding, mechatronics, health science, and more—feeding directly into local careers or further education.

Workforce Programs That Deliver

SC Works Upstate
- Connects employers to job seekers, helps with training incentives, and streamlines the hiring process from start to finish.
ACT Work Ready Community
- Since 2016, Union County has been ACT Work Ready Certified. Over 1,570 residents have earned National Career Readiness Certificates, with 50+ employers recognizing or recommending the credential.

Lifelong Learning, Built In

Industries evolve. We make sure people do too. Union County supports continuous learning through accessible programs that help workers level up on their own terms.

Apprenticeships
- Spartanburg Community College partners with local employers to blend classroom instruction with on-the-job training. You earn while you learn.
Online Career Training
- Workers can access technical training and certifications online—ideal for working adults, career switchers, and rising talent.

Union County offers more than talent—it offers a system designed to keep that talent sharp, loyal, and aligned with your industry. Whether you’re hiring 5 or 500, we’ll help you build the workforce you need.