For the third consecutive year, CarolinaPower has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina – a prestigious list of the state’s top-notch employers unveiled in mid-July 2020. The only specialty contractor to make the list, CarolinaPower ranked #13 in the Large Employer category, defined as 250 or more U.S. employees…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

On November 14, AGC Georgia’s regional Workforce Development Alliance provided Augusta-area high school students the opportunity to compete in more than 10 categories, including electrical. CarolinaPower’s North Augusta office joined forces with GA-based sister company, MetroPower, to introduce future career opportunities to aspiring electricians. Tom Darst, David Farmer, Colton Poole and Madison Younginer represented CarolinaPower at the…

CarolinaPower’s Columbia, S.C. office recently participated in the inaugural Hard Hats with Heart-Midlands event intended to raise awareness of heart health issues in the local construction community. Promoted by the Columbia Chamber, the event benefits the American Heart Association-Midlands’ (AHA) work to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, specifically aimed…

CarolinaPower, a leading electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has received a 2019 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) for the firm’s distinguished performance on a high-profile project for Shaw Industries, the world’s largest carpet manufacturer and a leading floor covering provider. The…