CarolinaPower recently volunteered for a special construction project in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, sponsored by Leadership Greenville Class 46. This community service initiative entailed renovating the kitchen and dining area at Soteria House, a transitional residential facility for men released from prison. CarolinaPower was invited to participate by Leadership Greenville team leaders Kimberly Bailey, senior… Read More
Electrical Apprenticeship Program Shifts to Online Learning with Seamless Transition
The Upstate Electrical Apprenticeship Program wrapped up its Winter/Spring 2020 session in the classroom at the end of June with students barely missing a beat – despite the shutdown of Greenville Technical College’s campus in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. With very little notice, the program’s three instructors were asked to shift from face-to-face… Read More
Madison Younginer Promotes YMCA Initiative to Help Keep Kids Active
CarolinaPower’s own Madison Younginer, business development, was one of six local former pro athletes who participated in “At the Table,” a special storytellers event presented by the Greeenville News at Fluor Field on March 10, 2020. The event benefited the YMCA of Greenville to help keep children active. Each athlete told stories about the moment… Read More
Future Electrical Engineer Chooses CarolinaPower for Job-Shadow Day
Diego Moo recently spent an entire school day at CarolinaPower’s Greenville, S.C. office as part of Greenville County Schools’ district-wide career exploration program for eighth graders. Diego is a student at Mauldin Middle School. Thirteen-year-old Diego chose to job-shadow at CarolinaPower for two reasons. First, he wants to become an electrical engineer; thus, working with… Read More
CarolinaPower Receives National Safety Recognition from ABC with STEP Platinum
CarolinaPower earned a Platinum-level STEP Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for 2019. This national safety award was presented at the annual Construction Safety and HR Conference hosted by ABC Carolinas in Concord, N.C. on February 28, 2020. CarolinaPower’s Tony Morris, safety manager, accepted the award on behalf of the company. “CarolinaPower rolled… Read More
Meet Hannah King, Electrical Apprentice
At just 21 years old, Hannah King says she has found her lifelong career. She’s sold on the construction industry – specifically, electrical construction. As an electrical apprentice for CarolinaPower in Greenville, Hannah works full-time during the day, attending classes one evening per week. Hannah was hired by CarolinaPower last summer after she inquired about… Read More
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