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Last update: 3 hours agoSouth Carolina Workforce & Training: A new national report from the Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades says the U.S. needs to fill about 1.7 million skilled trades jobs every year through 2035, but training programs produce only 55 workers per 100 needed—with South Carolina listed among states where demand outpaces supply. Local Industry Expansion: Re:Build plans to invest about $20M in Rock Hill, adding a 130,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility and 150 jobs starting in November. Cybersecurity in Schools: The South Carolina Department of Education shared information about a reported cybersecurity incident involving Frontline Education, with at least some districts notifying parents. STEM & Leadership Education: Furman University launched the Furman Innovation Lab (iLab) to offer flexible, career-long leadership learning for individuals and employers. Energy Tech Testing: The U.S. Department of Energy selected 14 hydropower projects for negotiations on testing support through the Hydropower Testing Network. Public Health Watch: Measles cases are surging nationwide, with New York declaring a statewide emergency as rural vaccination rates lag.
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