ACHIEVE
The ACHIEVE Program is an educational and employment program administered by the University of South Carolina Upstate which serves school dropouts from Cherokee, Spartanburg and Union counties by helping them work toward completing their education, finding jobs, and enhancing their self-esteem.
Services Offered:
· GED Program
· Basic Skills Upgrading Program
· Pre-employment Training
· Computer
· Life Skills
· Job Placement
· Transportation
Website: www.uscupstate.edu/academics/achieve.asp
Phone: 864-583-3153
Contact: Ms. Helen Merriweather
HENKELS & MCCOY
Henkels & McCoy operate a youth program in partnership with Cherokee,
Services Offered:
· GED Program
· Occupational Skills Training
· Employability/Life Skills Training
Phone: (864) 634-1067
Contact: Ms. Dana Grant
The PROJECT SUCCESS program is designed to serve in-school and out-of-school youth. Project Success will have an instructional program to help students acquire the skills they need to meet employer demands through the use of Workkeys and Key Train. The program is also designed to help students feel accepted and to teach them that they can make a difference.
Services Offered:
· Tutoring and Study Skills Training
· Occupational Skills Training
· Paid/Unpaid Work Experience
· Adult Mentoring
Phone: 864-579-8040
Contact: Mr. Spencer Dearybury
The CAREER PREPARATION ACADEMY is designed to serve in-school students in
Services Offered:
· Tutoring and Study Skills Training
· Occupational Skills Training
· Adult Mentoring
Phone: 864-594-4410
Contact: Ms. Kathy Bell
The CAREER START program is administered by USC Union. The program is designed to serve youth who have finished high school but are in need of additional assistance in completing their associate degree and in finding employment.
Services Offered:
· Educational Skills Upgrading
· Pre-employment Training
· Career Guidance
· Life Skills Training
Phone: 864-427-3681
P.O. Drawer 729
Contact: Mr. Bill Moore
