Stories, News and Learning from SC FutureMakers

News & Notes

Welcome to the SC FutureMakers news & notes page. Below, you’ll find a range of stories, articles and posts that will help inspire, educate and connect you to a world of possibilities in STEM and Manufacturing in South Carolina. From career advice to educational options…this if your place to go for resources.
Elisabeth Kovacs Named Executive Director of SC Future Makers

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...

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SC Military Community Hiring Event on September 21

SC Military Community Hiring Event on September 21

SC Military Community Hiring Fair Virtual and In-Person September 21 CONTACT: James Richter EMAIL: james@myscma.com  PHONE: 803.528.1288 (Columbia, South Carolina) – SC Department of Veterans Affairs, SC Department of Commerce, SC Future Makers, and other statewide...

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SC Future Makers: A Modern Solution to an Age-old Problem

Workforce development. Employee attraction and retention. The Talent Pipeline.If you own or lead a business today — or if you follow economic trends — those phrases aren’t new to you. The need to develop, attract and hold onto talent has become one of the defining...

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World Emoji Day

World Emoji Day

July 17th was World Emoji Day. Didn’t realize that was a thing? You’re not alone. But whether or not you’re an emoji fan, World Emoji Day underscores a simple truth about communication today: emojis aren’t going away. And this has ramifications for businesses and...

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South Carolina Students Honored at Annual STEM Signing Day

South Carolina Students Honored at Annual STEM Signing Day

  South Carolina Students Honored at Annual STEM Signing Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Richter Phone: 803.528.1288 Email: james@myscma.com (Charleston, S.C.) – On Friday, May 20, representatives from The Boeing Company, the South Carolina Manufacturers...

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SC Military Community Hiring Fair On May 10-11

SC Military Community Hiring Fair On May 10-11

  SC Military Community Hiring Fair On May 10-11 More Than 500 Jobs Available From Participating Employers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Richter Phone: 803.528.1288 Email: james@myscma.com (Columbia, South Carolina) – The SC Department of Veterans Affairs,...

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What South Carolina Makes, Makes South Carolina

What South Carolina Makes, Makes South Carolina Whether at home, at school, or at work, we are all facing extraordinary new challenges due to COVID-19. South Carolina’s manufacturing community has risen to the challenge, instituting enhanced safety measures and...

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New Feature: SC Future Makers Company Profiles

When the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance and State leaders announced the debut of SC Future Makers in 2016, we started an ambitious program to empower students across the state to learn about the advanced manufacturing industry, showcase themselves by creating...

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Inaugural Rising Stars Ceremony Honors 61 Students

SC Future Makers was a part of a new recognition event at the Society of Manufacturing Engineers' (SME) SOUTH-TEC Event, and partners like SkillsUSA. Together, we were proud to offer STEM and CTE students from across South and North Carolina the opportunity to be...

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