Headquartered in Hartsville, S.C., Sonoco is a global leader in value-added sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company’s approximately 23,400 team members make their marks on products that you likely interact with every day, like the...
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Beyond the Resumé: How Two USC Interns Are Building Real-World Engineering Skills at Nephron
For biomedical engineering majors Ella Froedge and Shannon Depratter, interning at Nephron Pharmaceuticals has offered more than a resumé boost, it’s opened the door to practical, hands-on experience that aligns with their future careers. Both students secured their...
SC Manufacturing Leadership Program Graduates New Cohort
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James RichterPhone: 803.528.1288Email: james@myscma.com Next Generation of Leaders, SC Manufacturing Growth, Personal Development COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP) graduated a new cohort of...
South Carolina Arts Commission and SC Future Makers Launch Video Series Highlighting the Creative Side of Advanced Manufacturing
The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) and the SC Future Makers are partnering to show K-12 students how creativity and the arts play a vital role in advanced manufacturing across the state. Their collaboration launches with a new video series that explores the...
Beyond the Resume: SC Future Makers, SC Manufacturers Alliance and USC Partner to Prepare Students for Real-World Success
Internships are more than just a resume booster - they provide hands-on learning that bridges the gap between classroom knowledge and real-world application. The Carolina Internship Program (SCIP) at the University of South Carolina is helping students like Noah...
75 High School Seniors Honored at 9th Annual SC STEM Signing Day
South Carolina Leaders Celebrate Future Innovators; SC Future Makers Awards Scholarships to Five StudentsCOLUMBIA, SC (April 23, 2025) – South Carolina’s future engineers, scientists, and innovators took center stage today as 75 high school seniors were celebrated at...
STEM Night with the Columbia Fireflies
Join the next generation of innovators and problem solvers as the Columbia Fireflies celebrate STEM Night on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Segra Park! Enjoy a Pre-Game STEM Fair that transforms Segra Park into an interactive learning lab where science, technology,...
Behind the Scenes: Sage Automotive – The Art of Automotive Interiors
When you think of manufacturing, what comes to mind? Machines? Assembly lines? What about design, creativity, and art? At Sage Automotive Interiors, manufacturing isn’t just about making things - it’s about crafting experiences. Every fabric, texture, and pattern that...
Behind the Scenes: Milliken & Company – Innovating for the Future
Manufacturing is more than production – it’s about shaping the world around us. At Milliken & Company, innovation fuels every breakthrough, from life-saving protective textiles to advanced materials engineered for space exploration. With 13 locations in South...
Behind the Scenes: Connecting the World in the Coolest Ways with AFL
Have you ever wondered how the internet, video chats, or your favorite online games work seamlessly? Behind the scenes, an incredible web of technology is making this happen - and AFL is at the forefront of it all. Headquartered in Duncan, South Carolina, AFL is...
SC Manufacturing Leadership Program Graduates Inaugural Class
Contact: James RichterMobile: 803.528.1288Email: james@myscma.com (Columbia, SC) – The South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP) celebrated a major milestone with the graduation of its inaugural class at the 3rd Annual SC Manufacturing Summit on...
Behind the Scenes: Innovation and Dedication at A. O. Smith’s McBee Facility
At A. O. Smith in McBee, South Carolina, innovation meets craftsmanship to create products that impact lives in remarkable ways. We talked with Director of Operations Dan Royston to find out what makes the company, its products, and its people special. Here's what he...
8 Tips for Creating a Compelling Tallo Profile
The FutureMakers team shares 8 tips to help you stand out with your Tallo profile to increase your chances of getting internships, jobs, scholarships and more.
Celebrating Future Innovators: SC STEM Signing Day 2024
8th Annual STEM Signing Day celebrates 64 high school students pursuing degrees in STEM and Manufacturing in South Carolina.
Discovering Passion Through Art, Featuring Emily Owens
Emily Owens found her true calling in commercial art and design and turned it into a thriving career at Sage Automotive.
Elisabeth Kovacs Named Executive Director of SC Future Makers
Elisabeth Kovacs Named Executive Director of SC Future Makers Economic and Workforce Development Professional to Lead First-In-The-Nation Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Richter Phone: 803.528.1288 Email: james@myscma.com (Columbia, SC) – SC Future...