Upstate Workforce Board

Upstate Workforce Board Advancing the Future of Business and Community in Spartanburg, Union and Cherokee County.

We create and oversee a continuously improving workforce development system for Cherokee, Spartanburg and Union Counties that: encompasses all necessary resources for the citizens of our three-county Workforce areas to obtain employment at a liveable wage, ensures employers have a work ready pool of applicants and a point of contact to obtain other employer related services, and promotes youth development in education, training, and employment .

Three students: Colton Smith, CJ Cody and Noah Feig have been awarded Danny E. Allen Memorial 2026 scholarships from the...
06/17/2026

Three students: Colton Smith, CJ Cody and Noah Feig have been awarded Danny E. Allen Memorial 2026 scholarships from the Upstate Workforce Futures Corporation, a non-profit organization founded to support the Upstate Workforce Board with its workforce development efforts.

Award recipients received a scholarship award of $750 each.

Mr. Colton Smith is a 2026 graduate of Gaffney High School and will attend Clemson University in August of 2026. Mr. Smith will be majoring in Construction Management.

Mr. CJ Cody is a 2026 graduate from Gaffney High School and will attend Piedmont Technical College in August of 2026. Mr. Cody will be majoring in Gun Smithing.

Mr. Noah Feig is a 2026 graduate of Dorman High School and will attend Clemson University in August of 2026. Mr. Feig will be majoring in Civil Engineering.

These scholarships and other critical financial assistance opportunities are made possible through donations to the Upstate Workforce Futures Corporation. If you would like to learn more about the organization or explore ways to support its mission, we encourage you to reach out.

https://www.upstateworkforceboard.org/-uwfc

Help us welcome our Summer Intern, Henry!
06/04/2026

Help us welcome our Summer Intern, Henry!

We are excited to share that we have received a grant from the Cherokee County Community Foundation, a regional affiliat...
06/03/2026

We are excited to share that we have received a grant from the Cherokee County Community Foundation, a regional affiliate of the Foundation for the Carolinas! This grant will allow us to better serve our youth participants in Cherokee County!

Offices are closed today as we remember and honor the heroes who gave their all for freedom. 🇺🇸
05/25/2026

Offices are closed today as we remember and honor the heroes who gave their all for freedom. 🇺🇸

Our staff recently attended the NAWDP - National Association of Workforce Development Professionals Annual Conference in...
05/22/2026

Our staff recently attended the NAWDP - National Association of Workforce Development Professionals Annual Conference in Phoenix Arizona.

We had the opportunity to network, collaborate, and learn about current trends in workforce and economic development.

Topics included workforce innovation, employer engagement, career readiness, leadership development, and technology in workforce services.

We’re grateful for opportunities like this that allow us to continue growing and improving the services we provide to our community.

The Upstate Workforce Board introduced the Project SEARCH program to Spartanburg County school districts many years ago,...
05/22/2026

The Upstate Workforce Board introduced the Project SEARCH program to Spartanburg County school districts many years ago, and Spartanburg School District 6 immediately embraced the opportunity. Spartanburg School District 6 partnered with Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System to help pave the way for Project SEARCH programs across South Carolina. Today, these programs are making a difference in communities throughout the state.

The Upstate Workforce Board has been honored to have a front row seat in watching this program grow and change lives. Executive Director, Dana Hudgins proudly attended graduation to celebrate the graduates and their outstanding achievements.

We are also excited to see the program expand to Spartanburg School District 7 during the upcoming school year.

Congratulations again to all of the graduates! 🎓

05/18/2026

Leadership Class 46!

Congratulations to Ms. Dana Hudgins (Executive Director) and Mr. Justin Gist (Board Member) on graduating from Leadershi...
05/18/2026

Congratulations to Ms. Dana Hudgins (Executive Director) and Mr. Justin Gist (Board Member) on graduating from Leadership Spartanburg Class 46.

Leadership Spartanburg continues to bring together professionals committed to strengthening the community through collaboration, service, and leadership development. We’re proud to celebrate this milestone and grateful for the opportunity to learn alongside such an inspiring group of leaders.

Congratulations to the entire Class 46 cohort. OneSpartanburg, Inc. Dana Hudgins Justin Gist

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29306

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