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Up Your Skills + Your Career Prospects

Skill Up. Move Up.

Want a new job with higher pay and better benefits? Launching a new career doesn’t take as long as you might think.

Welcome to Skill Up — your one-stop resource to find job training in Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, and across the Upstate region. We connect local residents with short-term job training, certification programs, and technical colleges in Upstate SC that lead to real opportunities in high-demand industries.

  • Job Postings for In-Demand Careers (12 Months):

    11,203

  • Average Earning Potential for In-Demand Careers:

    $81,501

  • Training Time:

    2 to 12 Months

  • Skilled Trades
  • Manufacturing
  • Healthcare
  • Information Technology
  • Transportation + Logistics

Skilled Trades

From welder to electrician, there are no shortage of skilled trade career paths in Upstate South Carolina.

Projected Upstate Job Growth (5 years): +3.1%

Manufacturing

High-paying manufacturing jobs are abundant in Upstate South Carolina at top companies like BMW and Michelin.

Projected Upstate Job Growth (5 years): +3.6%

Healthcare

Rewarding careers in healthcare offer competitive salaries while also helping you give back to your local community.

Projected Upstate Job Growth (5 years): +9.5%

Information Technology

Calling all tech whizzes! Whether you’re interested in software development or computer support, you’ll find your career here.

Projected Upstate Job Growth (5 years): +6.5%

Transportation & Logistics

Always on the move? A fast-paced career in transportation and warehousing may be the perfect fit for you.

Projected Upstate Job Growth (5 years): +2.6%

Upstate SC Technical Colleges

Advance your skillset at one of Upstate SC’s technical colleges. Explore job training programs across high-demand industries like manufacturing, healthcare, IT, skilled trades, and more.

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"There's so much room to grow, it's unbelievable."

Lynn Rogers took a chance on a 16-week CNC certificate program, with financial support from the SCWINS scholarship.

Now, she’s two years into a career with competitive pay, overtime eligibility, paid holidays + a path for advancement.

Why Career Training in Upstate SC?

Whether you’re working full time, caring for family, or looking for a fresh start, there are flexible training programs in Upstate SC built to help you succeed. Many of the training programs across Upstate are free or low cost, can be completed in 2-12 months, and offer part-time, evening, or online options to fit into your schedule.

With short term training and certifications, you can build a career that has:

  • – higher earning potential
  • – stronger benefits
  • – more job security
  • – better work-life balance
  • – opportunity for advancement
  • – impact that matches your interests

Not sure which path is right for you? Explore career paths above to learn more about jobs, salaries, training times and projected job growth in the region. From there, you can connect with training programs across the Upstate that can help kickstart your new career.