South Carolina Educator Industry Academy
Empowering South Carolina’s Educators to Shape the Workforce of Tomorrow
Program Schedule
Program Schedule, 2025–2026 (Session 1 will be a two-day session, while all other sessions will be a 1-day session)
Session 1 (Mandatory)
Date: Week of July 14 or July 21 (Days TBD)
Location: Trident Region
Topic: Industry Tour(s), Training Module, Panel Presentation
Session 2
Date: October 21 or October 22
Location: Greenville Region
Topic: Educator Experience at SOUTHTEC, Industry Tour, Training Module, Panel Presentation
Session 3
Date: January 27, 2026
Location: Aiken Region
Topic: Industry Tour, Economic Development 101, Panel Presentation
Session 4
Date: April 21, 2026
Location: Florence Region
Topic: Industry Tour, Presentation of Action Plan to Industry Panel, Graduation
Certification and Professional Learning
Participants who complete all sessions and submit a final action plan will receive Recertification Credits (as outlined by individual school districts).
Each participant will also evaluate their experience and contribute to improving future Academy offerings.
Hands-On Learning Activities
- Supply Chain/Logistics Simulation Games
- Hands-On Interactive Training
- Industry Tours
- Panel Presentations by Industry Leaders and Economic Development Professionals
Support for Participants
(if needed)
- Travel Stipend: $150
- Substitute Teacher Reimbursement: Available at the daily rate
- Letter to Administrators: Provided upon request