South Carolina Educator Industry Academy

Program Schedule

Cohort 12 | 2025–2026

• Session 1 (Kick-off): July 2025
  Industry Tour & readySC Training Module (Trident Region)
• Session 2: October 2025
  SCMA Manufacturing Summit and SouthTech Conference
• Session 3: February 2026
  Industry Tour (Location TBD)
• Session 4: May/June 2026
  Presentation of Action Plan and Graduation (Location TBD)

Note: Sessions during the school year are typically held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Certification and Professional Learning

Participants who complete all sessions and submit a final action plan will receive a Professional Learning Unit (PLU).

Each participant will also evaluate their experience and contribute to improving future Academy offerings.

Hands-On Learning Activities

• Supply Chain Simulation Games
  Lemonade Stand or Cell Phone Supply Chain Game (rotates annually)
• readySC Hands-On Training
  Half-day interactive training session
• Industry Tours
  Guided visits to manufacturing facilities
• Mock Interviews
  Simulated interviews tailored to manufacturing environments