Daniel Prince
Graduates receive $500 from Lockhart Power
The Union County Development Board hosted a graduation ceremony for seven students who completed the latest class of Operation Workforce Training. Demetrius Smith, Christopher Martin, Jor’Dasia Smith, Shanyia Means-Mcbeth, Kamaria Sartor, Jacarr Mitchell, and Kayleigh Harris all completed the 65-hour training class.
Dolton Williams, Executive Director of the Development Board, welcomed everyone and said this program is needed now more than ever:
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Operation Workforce Training started in 2018 through partnerships with the county, Union County Schools, Spartanburg Community College, and Lockhart Power Company, who provided the graduates with $500 cash. The 65-hour program works closely with local industry to provide students with basic skills to gain an entry-level position offer. The program is funded by a grant through the State Technical College System.