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Experiential Learning Made Possible by VisionGreenwood: High School Students in Building Construction Program Put Skilled Trades into Practice through “Tiny House” Project

Experiential Learning Made Possible by VisionGreenwood: High School Students in Building Construction Program Put Skilled Trades into Practice through “Tiny House” Project

Greenwood, S.C. – (March 29, 2023) – VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood, S.C. the best place in which to live, work and raise a family, is funding a hands-on learning experience for high school students in the Building Construction program at the G. Frank Russell Technology Center (RTC), which services all
VisionGreenwood Provides Scholarship Opportunities for Greenwood County Residents

VisionGreenwood Provides Scholarship Opportunities for Greenwood County Residents

GREENWOOD, S.C. - Lander University today announced that the University has received a grant of $25,000 from VisionGreenwood to provide scholarship opportunities that will help Greenwood County residents finish their baccalaureate education. At the beginning of the 2021-22 academic year, Lander University identified a number of “stop-out” students residing in Greenwood County.  A “stop-out” is defined
VisionGreenwood’s Lakelands Emerging Technology Council to Host the World’s First Artificial Intelligence High School Art Competition

VisionGreenwood’s Lakelands Emerging Technology Council to Host the World’s First Artificial Intelligence High School Art Competition

Greenwood, S.C. – (October 28, 2022) – VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood the best place in which to live, work and raise a family, has partnered with The Arts Center of Greenwood to present the world’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) High School Art Competition. The Lakelands Emerging Technology Council (LETC), a
VisionGreenwood Establishes Lakelands Emerging Technology Council to Help Region Prepare for the Future

VisionGreenwood Establishes Lakelands Emerging Technology Council to Help Region Prepare for the Future

Greenwood, S.C. -  VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood the best place in which to live, work and raise a family, announces the establishment of the Lakelands Emerging Technology Council (LETC). Comprised of a technology savvy group of local leaders, the LETC will provide guidance and expertise for addressing the emerging, evolving,

VisionGreenwood Announces Digital Economy Ecosystem Program Designed to Foster Economic Growth in Rural Areas of Greenwood County

Greenwood, S.C. - VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood the best place in which to live, work and raise a family, is partnering with the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) and the South Carolina Rural Innovation Network (SCRIN) to bring a government grant-funded Digital Economy Ecosystem (DEE) program to Greenwood

Broadband Pilot Program for Rural Greenwood Could Serve as Model for Other Communities Across the State

VisionGreenwood Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the South Carolina Broadband Office, a division of the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) Greenwood, S.C. - VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood the best place in which to live, work and raise a family, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with

VisionGreenwood Partners with SC Codes to Bring Free Computer Coding Courses to Greenwood this Fall

Greenwood, S.C. - VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood the best place in which to live, work and raise a family, is pleased to announce an educational initiative designed to help “Level Up” Greenwood when it comes to technology education, specifically as it relates to careers in programming. “We have partnered with
VisionGreenwood: Focused on Advancing Greenwood as a Community of Choice

VisionGreenwood: Focused on Advancing Greenwood as a Community of Choice

Greenwood, S.C. — The lack of reliable broadband service in parts of Greenwood became more apparent than ever this past year when schools and businesses quickly migrated to remote platforms with minimal time for in-depth planning, let alone infrastructure upgrades. Fortunately, help is on the horizon from VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making
VisionGreenwood announces broadband task force, speed test

VisionGreenwood announces broadband task force, speed test

VisionGreenwood announces broadband task force, speed test “Closing the Gap Speed Test is key to helping us determine the best plan for building out the most extensive and economical broadband coverage for the underserved areas of the county,” Self said. “What makes this even more exciting is that the data collected over the next 4
‘Let’s work together’: Vision Greenwood hosts broadband taskforce meeting

‘Let’s work together’: Vision Greenwood hosts broadband taskforce meeting

  'Let's work together': Vision Greenwood hosts broadband taskforce meeting   Read the full article about the event at the Index Journal >
The Brew hopes to strengthen small business through community collaboration

The Brew hopes to strengthen small business through community collaboration

  The Brew hopes to strengthen small business through community collaboration   Read the full article about the event at the Index Journal >

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On Thursday SpinLab launched its first class teaching attendees all about AI for Business Innovation using ChatGPT!Congratulations to all certificate recipients and a special thank you goes out to Stephen Taylor and WCFIBER for their generous support of VisionGreenwood's tech education initiative. ... See MoreSee Less
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Yesterday's AI Advantage course was a resounding success! A group of folks came together to explore the impactful ways artificial intelligence fuels business growth. This was a great topic as AI continue to become more popular. Stay tuned for more classes and different topics! #AIAdvantage #BusinessGrowth #DigitalSkillsTraining ... See MoreSee Less
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VisionGreenwood is pleased to announce the unveiling of the Westside Master Plan! Join us to learn more about this initiative that sets forth a blueprint for transformative change that respects the area's heritage while embracing opportunities for growth and progress. ... See MoreSee Less
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