L2IC JOB WIRE

Work, Integrate, Resources, Employment

Goals are what you want to achieve, while resolutions are what you want to change. Students looking to set New Year career goals, focus on actively building skills, expand your network, seek out internships or part-time work, and actively pursue certifications to enhance your resume. Work to improve your time management and communication skills to stand out as a potential employee. Work-based learning is great way to accomplish all these goals. Reach out to the Career Specialist at your home high school for more information and assistance to get started. Moving forward with career goals sets you on a path towards a successful career!

Airport High School, Mr. Robert Davis, Career Specialist

Brookland-Cayce High School, Mrs. Doreen Sizemore, Career Specialist

L2IC, Mrs. Kimberly Plowden, Work-Based Learning Coordinator

We returned from winter break, observed MLK Day, followed by snow days. It is very easy to be distracted. Each decision you make impacts your day-to-day and long term goals from what you eat, sleep, attitude, attendance and choosing to be present.

Attendance is more than getting to school. It is getting to school, in your classroom - on time, prepared, ready to participate. To be present you must be in the moment, focused on the now, aware of your immediate surroundings and actively engage. Employers are seeking qualified workers that show up on time motivated to work.

If you can't get to school on time, how will you get to work on time?

Many employers are requesting high school attendance records before interviewing.

Choose to be present now for your future career!

Professionals in the career field of Human Services focus on improving the quality of life for people and communities by meeting their needs. "Human services work is work, not just a good deed.

And because human needs are so varied and deep, human services have to exist on an interdisciplinary level. Barbering and Cosmetology are considered human services careers. Both are part of the Personal Care Services career pathway that address human needs. Barbershops and salons can also provide a safe space for social interaction and emotional support, which can be beneficial for mental health."

L2IC CTE Barbering and Cosmetology students develop industry specific skills, as well as, excellence in customer service delivery to achieve customer satisfaction, build their brand and grow their clientele. Both programs require focus, intentional effort and a positive attitude to successfully complete the requirements and earn their license to work within this industry. Lexington Two students have an opportunity to graduate ready to work with specific industry certifications and licensure following graduation with commitment and dedication with potential salary range $30,000 - $63,000/year and greater. These L2IC CTE programs save students more than $24,000 in training and education.

Are you eager to build your career, debt free? If you are a rising sophomore or junior interested in L2IC CTE Barbering or Cosmetology program, then visit your home school - school counselor today to request your CTE program preference for the 2025 - 26 academic year.

“Human Services Career Cluster.” O*NET OnLine, National Center for O*NET Development, www.onetonline.org/find/career?c=10. Accessed 27 January 2025.

The healthcare industry is poised for significant growth through 2033. There are over 5 million healthcare workers currently over the age of 55 that will retiring within the next 5 -10 years. That’s why the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects healthcare to grow much faster than other sectors, with approximately 1.9 million openings projected each year.

February Career Focus Health Science and Sports Medicine careers offer high salaries and job security due to the growing demand for health care professionals. According to ZipRecruiter, "as of January 19, 2025, the average annual salary for health science jobs in South Carolina is $101,685 or about $48.89 per hour. The majority of salaries for health science jobs in South Carolina range from $100, 200 to $108,100 annually."

L2IC CTE Health Science and Sports Medicine programs prepare students with foundational knowledge and skills needed to be successful in health care jobs. Students are introduced to Anatomy/Physiology and body functions, spatial awareness of body movements, general health and wellbeing, common diseases, sports injuries and developmental progression associated with aging, stages of life. Students earn industry specific certifications, participate with work-based learning experiences, option to join HOSA student organization, network and learn to work as a team completing projects such as community blood drive with Blood Connections.

Do you want to make a positive impact helping people? Then, reach out to your home school - school couselor and request to take L2IC Health Science or Sports Medicine Fall 2025. Start your pathway to a successful career in Health Science.

Health Science Careers Salaries. ZipRecruiter, Inc. © 2025 All Rights Reserved Worldwide.

L2IC Health Science partnered with Blood Connection in December for a community blood drive. The original goal was set at 45 appointments for blood donations. The event exceeded expectations with 64 scheduled appointments, plus 49 walk-ins! The blood drive successfully collected 45 units of blood for saving lives!

Thank you for taking the time to donate blood to save lives at L2IC!

If you are planning to attend one of South Carolina's 115 postsecondary institutions, including technical schools, universities or community colleges after high school graduation, then you are required to complete the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as the FAFSA.*

"Many higher institutions use FAFSA to determine students' eligibility for nonfederal need-based aid - additional funds students can use to pay for school. The application is open until June 30. It is recommended to apply early. Making a mistake on the FAFSA or submitting the application late can result in processing delays or limit the amount of loans, grants and other aid awarded to a student. The following are eight common missteps to avoid:

1. Not Registering for an FSA ID Before Filling Out the FAFSA Students, parents, guardians, spouse or any contributor - each need to create an FSA ID in order to complete and sign the FAFSA. This can take up to three days while information is confirmed. Parents or spouses without a Social Security number can create an FSA ID under certain conditions, and there are additional identity verification steps. Secure your FSA ID once it is approved.
2. Missing Deadlines Complete the application now. Do not wait until you make a decision. There is no obligation to attend any postsecondary school. The deadline for the for 2025-2026 is June 30, 2025.
3. Not Listing Schools Where You Plan to Apply You can list up to 20 schools on the FAFSA. If you don't include a school where you are planning to apply, that college or university won't receive your information. To change the list on your FAFSA, you will need to log in to your account and select 'Add or Remove Schools'.
4. Not Consenting to the IRS Direct Data Exchange The free Federal Application for Federal Student Aid requires tax information from the prior year. This means families will need tax information from 2023 when completing the FAFSA for the 2025-2026 academic year. You will need to consent to FUTURE Act-Direct Data Exchange, which automatically transfers federal income tax information to the online FAFSA from Internal Revenue Service.
5. Submitting Incorrect Personal Information All contributors' names on the application must match government documents, such as birth certificate or Social Security card. Take your time to ensure information is entered correctly; correct spelling, sequence of numbers, etc.
6. Not Renewing the FAFSA Each Year The application must be completed and submitted annually to be considered each school year for federal work-study and funds such as grants, federal student loans and the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant. South Carolina and most schools use the form to determine their own aid.
7. Listing Parental Marriage Status Incorrectly If you are submitting the application as a dependent student, the Education Department wants to know the marital status of your legal parents as of the day the FAFSA is completed. If your parents are divorced, never-married or separated, then the parent who provided the most financial support over the last 12 months is considered the contributor. If it's the same amount for each parent, the contributor is the parent with the highest income and assets.
8. Forgetting to Sign Your Application The form is considered incomplete and won't be processed until it is signed by you, the student, and all contributors. You will need your FSA ID to sign electronically. All contributors can find a link to obtain a FSA ID through StudentAid.gov. The online FAFSA is processed by the Education Department within one to three days."

* WorldWideLearn Guide to Colleges & Universities in South Carolina. Copyright © 2024 Worldwidelearn.com. All Rights Reserved.

** U.S. News & World Report 8 Mistakes on the FAFSA by Sarah Wood. January 16, 2025, at 10:09 a.m. Copyright 2025 © U.S. News & World Report L.P.

L2IC welcomed Erin Barbaro, Chief Admissions Officer Southeastern Esthetics Institute, SEI, on January 16th. She presented to several of the current CTE programs including, Health Science, Sports Medicine, Cosmetology and Barbering. She provided an abundance of information from admissions/enrollment, programs, requirements, length and duration, expectations and tuition. Barbaro shared salary ranges, benefits, resources and career services for the programs. SEI offers many opportunies for L2IC completers to expand their industry knowledge and skills making them more marketable and increase the salary potential.

Thank you SEI for partnering with L2IC to prepare the future workforce!

L2IC CTE Entrepreneurship is partnering with Columbia International University for a Career Readiness High School Pilot Project this semester. Professional entrepreneurs will be working with students to navigate basic skills for successful careers. The initial meeting covered self-reflection and intrinsic motivation with "finding your WHY?" and aligning their purpose with their career goal or entrepreneurial journey. This project will conclude with students showcasing their understanding of basic soft skills.

Thank you to CIU for partnering with L2IC to prepare the future workforce!

Most employers take a whopping six seconds to review a resume. Six seconds to state your experience is relevant and beneficial to meet the hiring company's workforce needs. Six seconds. Keep it simple, concise. Six seconds. Check grammar. In six seconds an employer decides to interview or toss a resume. Google - free resume templates. Choose the simplest format. Fill in the information. Six seconds - make it work in your favor.

Write your resume for your future career!

CIU is kicking off their Entrepreneurship 101 program this Saturday at 10 a.m. at the CIU School of Business Room 141. See attached information sheet and reach out to Cynthia Villar, BCDC Director, for more information: Cynthia.villar@ciu.edu

Explore, Expand, Empower your future career with the following opportunities.

Michelin representatives will visit L2IC on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM. There will be a brief presentation on the Michelin Tech Scholars program requirements, expectations, salary and benefits followed by the written test administration for current seniors on track to graduate in May 2025. Please follow up with your L2IC CTE Teacher or visit me next to the front office, if you have any questions.

Lexington Medical Center's summer health career awareness program is sponsored by the caring donors of the LMC Foundation. The program is designed to introduce various departments in the health care industry to enthusiastic, bright high school students, who have a genuine interest in a health care related career. Participants complete three rotations through a variety of clinical areas, learning about various careers including professional and allied health careers such as Radiologic Technologist, Physical Therapist, Surgical Technologist, Nursing, Administration, and other patient support roles.

2025 Session Dates:

Session A: June 6 - June 27

Session B: July 11 - August 1

Students will be exposed to the day to day operations of the hospital through clinical rotations, interactive workshops, and field studies. Core hours are 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Field studies may be offered one or two days per week on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 1:30 - 3:00 PM.

Do I qualify?

Yes, if you meet the below qualifications:

• Lexington county resident or attending high school in one of the Lexington or Richland School Districts or a dependent of a Lexington Medical Center employee.
• Rising high school senior at the time of application submission.
• 2.5 GPA based on a 4.0 scale.
• Demonstrate sincere interest in a health care field or working in a hospital setting.
• Partners are required to provide their own transportation to and from Lexington Medical Center.

Can students take time off for other commitments?

No. The Partners program is very competitive, students must commit for the entire three weeks. Exceptions will not be made for band camp, cheer camp, Governor's school, vacations or other summer activities.

College Scholarships:

Participants will be eligible for a $1000 scholarship to the college or university of their choice upon their high school graduation.

Application Process:

The 2025 Partners application will open on January 6, 2025 and run through February 14, 2025.

Questions?

Please email questions to partners@lexhealth.org.

As Lexington Medical Center, LMC, continues to build on excellence, we recognize the need to partner with L2IC to blend course work with real-life learning in order to prepare our future workforce in their career endeavors. The Job Shadow program is a work-based learning opportunity for high school students to guide and prepare themselves to be successful in their selected cluster of study. Only two students may participate from each school on designated dates. Students in 10th, 11th or 12th grade may participate once per school year and be in good standing which includes grades, attendance discipline. This experience is from 8:00 - 11:30 AM. LMC schedules the date, location and health care professional mentor based on the area of interest submitted on student's job shadow application.

If you are interested in shadowing a healthcare professional, send an email to me, kplowden@lex2.org. The next opportunity to Job Shadow at LMC is March 11 or 12. The LMC Job Shadow application is due February 18th. For additional dates and information, click here.

January 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The purpose of this event is to introduce 11th and 12th grade students interested in engineering career pathways to programs at Midlands Technical College. Students will have the opportunity to visit each program and learn more about admission requirements, program expectations and more. Students will also hear from industry experts as they share their career experiences. Lunch is included.

*The ideal student would be interested in attending one of Midlands Technical College's engineering programs in fall 2025.

Registration is required and limited to the first 75 students on a first come, first serve basis. Please use the link below to register your school. Once your school is registered, you will need to send a roster with student names to Lisa Call at lcall@mebasc.com. Your school's registration will not be complete until the student roster is received.

Are you interested in experiencing the career of an EMS First Responder in real time? If you are serious about a career within health care, then this is a great opportunity for you!

• Connect with the employer
• Ride along with a superisor (14 -16 yrs) or in the ambulance (16 -18 yrs)
• Learn about many various emergencies: lifting and moving patients, vital signs, cold weather emergencies, traumatic injuries, respiratory and allergies, and much more
• Network with healthcare professionals
• Experience EMS and build your resume

The EMS Explorers program is used as a recruiting tool for full time employment following high school graduation, for interested students. This program provides hands-on experience for students planning to pursue nursing, becoming a physcian and other careers in healthcare. Many professionals work as EMS while continuing college education for other careers in health care.

Lexington County Explorers meet monthly. The program runs through the school year. There is a fee of $66.00 for the uniform and certifications for stop the bleed, CPR and BLS certifications. Students are responsible for their own boots and belt. The next meetings are:

February 3 and 10

March 3, 10 and 31

April 7 and 14

May 12 and 19

June 9 End of year

For more information, call #803-785-5057.

Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative is excited to sponsor the following programs for 2025:

1. Cooperative Youth Summit - www.mcecoop.com/youth-tour
Dates: July 14-17, 2025

Students will join peers from across the state for a unique experience in Columbia, SC, to learn about electric cooperatives, develop leadership skills, and engage with state leaders.

2. Washington Youth Tour - www.mcecoop.com/youth-tour

Dates: June 15-20, 2025

An unforgettable trip to Washington, D.C., where students will tour historic landmarks, meet their elected officials, and connect with other young leaders from around the nation.

3. Touchstone Energy Scholarship - www.mcecoop.com/in-the-community/scholarships/

Purpose: Financial assistance to help high school seniors pursue their educational goals.

All three applications close on March 3, 2025.

For more details, application forms, and eligibility requirements, visit www.mcecoop.com. If you have any questions, contact Brian Semkiw directly at bsemkiw@mcecoop.com or 803.749.6472.

Student Field Study: Blueprint for Your Future
March 14, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

This event is for 11th and 12th grade students with an IGP in Architecture and Construction, Building Construction, Electricity, Welding. If you are interested in participating, follow up with your L2IC CTE Teacher.

If you need more information, visit Mrs. Plowden - office located next to front office L2IC. If you are interested in participating and do not currently attend L2IC, follow up with your Career Specialist at your home school: Mrs. Doreen Sizemore at BCHS and Mr. Robert Davis at AHS.

Employers will be onsite for in-person interviews, ready to hire graduating high school seniors. Be prepared with written resume, letters of recommendation and interview prep. Reach out to the Career Specialist at your home school for assistance: Mr. Robert Davis at AHS, Mrs. Doreen Sizemore at BCHS, Mrs. Kimberly Plowden at L2IC.

Now Hiring Part-time Jobs created by Mrs. Doreen Sizemore, Career Specialist at BCHS.

BELFOR Property Restoration is the North American leader in integrated disaster recovery and property restoration services with a location here in the Midlands of South Carolina. BELFOR Property Restoration if hiring for entry level positions with full-time benefit packages.

From field personnel to management, we look for passionate people to join our team. The more than 12,500+ employees who work for BELFOR around the world are BELFOR strong - determined and committed, skilled and knowledgeable, challenged and inspired, caring and engaged.

They BELIEVE in each other, in our company, in their communities, and in themselves. As a result they DISCOVER what they are capable of and are encouraged to EXCEL at everything they do.

BELFOR Columbia: https://www.belfor.com/en/us/belfor-usa-offices/south-carolina/columbia

Careers: https://www.belfor.com/en/us/about-us/careers

If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, you may reach out to the following representative: Michael Forsythe, BELFOR SOUTH CAROLINA, michael.forsythe@us.belfor.com, (803) 231-9990.

You have a choice! As you are deciding what your post-high school plan will be, please keep our ThinkBIG programs in mind if you are interested in pursuing a career as a Technician. We are excited to announce that we now have 2 options for this program: Diesel Technician for Heavy Equipment and Specialized Technician for Electric Power Generation. Both ThinkBIG programs earn an Associate’s Degree and graduates will be highly skilled, technically trained, in-demand members of the worldwide Caterpillar family with guaranteed employment with Blanchard Machinery upon graduation.

We are committed to finding the best candidates for these programs and starting them on the path to a great career! Programs begin in July of each year. Each program requires a student to meet entrance criteria at the college and be selected for sponsorship by the dealer. These programs are highly competitive with limited enrollment availability.

Blanchard takes the hiring process seriously. Not only do we make sure you are right for this program, you need to make sure this program is right for you. So, ask as many questions as you like and we’ll get the answers for you. It’s time you ThinkBIG about your future.

Call 803-791-7100 To Find Out More

https://www.blanchardmachinery.com/about/careers/think-big

The CPD's Explorer Program is dedicated to the success, training, and overall aptitude of the youth within its ranks. The Explorer Program consists of young adults between the ages of 14-20 years old, who are looking to make a career in law enforcement. Please use the following link to learn more. L2IC looking for assistance, email kplowden@lex2.org.

https://columbiapd.net/explorer-program/

Richland County Office of Economic Development recently highlighted Integer Technologies and their apprenticeship program. To learn more, please click on the following links to view the video highlight or read the article on their website.

Now Hiring! Afterschool Counselors, Summer Camp Staff, Therapeutic Staff, Senior Services, Sport Tourism and... Volunteers Needed: Meals on Wheels Drivers, Kitchen Assistants, Youth Coaches, Palmetto Enrichment Program. Apply online at www.ICRC.NET

There are many career opportunities in water and waste water treatment in the Midlands Region and South Carolina. To learn more about these careers and how to prepare for them, visit: https://www.scworksmidlands.org/hydrocareers. (May need to copy and paste link into browser).

Materials Coordinator

Mon-Thurs 7am-515p

$20-30hr (dep on experience)

Responsibilities:

• In charge of all raw materials
• Kitting materials for jobs
• Getting raw material to job bays and set up for welding teams
• Inventorying material during and after job completion
• Returning them to the marital bays and yard (forklift and hand truck)
• Managing the inventory yard
• Reading customer specs and making stencils for the cut jobs (they will train)
• Assisting other departments as needed with anything needed

Needs:

• Basic excel and outlook
• Able to drive a forklift (they can train and get someone certified)
• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Self-motivated and self-manage
• Team player
• Eagerness to learn, cross train, help others

For more information reach out to Tonya Hendley Bowers, Senior Executive Search Consultant, at FGP Recruiting Firm, via email thendley@fgp.com.

SC Works is hosting several hiring events during the month of January. To learn more about these hiring events and others, please visit their event calendar at https://scworks.org/workforce-system/event-calendar.

US Brick in Columbia, South Carolina, is a start-to-finish brick manufacturer for commercial and residential needs. The company acquired the site in 2020 and has already announced expansion plans. Employees are also reaping the gains of this long-standing facility that has a keen interest in making passion part of the manufacturing process.

Employment Opportunities

W. P. Law, Inc. offers work base learning experiences (WBL) for interested high school students. They are more than landscaping supplies. This family owned business designs, creates and installs beautiful fountains, irrigation systems for farms, as well as create stunning spaces for outdoor living. W.P Law, Inc. is ready and willing to offer WBL experiences in all departments from Accounting, Marketing, Technical Support, Systems Automation, Operations, Sales and Fountains. L2IC students interested in learning more through a WBL experience, reach out to me via email, kplowden@lex2.org or visit me next to the L2IC office.

Learn and Advance. Zeus Technical Academy, ZTA, is a two-year, full-time program that offers on-the-job training and manufacturing process instruction. It is paid time that prepares you for the next step in your career.

Participants complete in-state college coursework and gain real-time, on-the-job training throughout Zeus facilities. This allows participants to apply their knowledge and skills through job shadowing.

Best of all, students enjoy these financial benefits:

• Zeus completely covers tuition
• Class time is considered paid work time
• Top production rate pay for ZTA participants
• Mileage to/from schools and facilities is reimbursed.

Scan the QR code and learn more. L2IC students visit or email Mrs. Kimberly Plowden, WBL Coordinator to apply for the program today. My office is next to front office or email, kplowden@lex2.org

NOTE: First round of interviews is scheduled for February 19th.

Interested students must attend the information session on March 11, 2025 at MTC Airport Campus. To learn more see the flyers below with additional information and registration details. You can also learn more by visiting www.midlandstech.edu/HSQuickJobs.

INTERESTED STUDENTS MUST ATTEND IN-PERSON INFORMATION SESSION

TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP

Date and Time: March 11, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Airport Campus, 1260 Lexington Dr, West Columbia, SC 2 29170

Register Today to attend the Informational meeting on March 11, 2025: www.midlandstech.edu/HSQuickJobs

The board of Carolina Children’s Home of Columbia, South Carolina announces the availability of scholarships up to $5,000 per academic year. Applicants must have permanent residence in counties of the Midlands. Students must be studying in the fields of Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Medicine. Scholarships are for the academic year beginning in the Fall of 2025. Applicants must have prior acceptance into the programs/schools at time of application.

More information and access to the on-line scholarship application can be found at Carolina Children's Home - How To Apply

The SME Education Foundation annually awards millions of dollars in scholarships to graduating high school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students pursuing two-year, four-year or advanced degrees in manufacturing or engineering.

With more than 60 distinct scholarship programs, the Foundation provides scholarships to students pursuing degrees in technical fields that directly support manufacturing.

The Foundation offers merit and need­ based scholarships, issues renewing and one-time awards, and seeks applications from all eligible students, including but not limited to young women and underrepresented communities. The Foundation has awarded 18 million to over 5,000 future industry leaders since 2005.

Scholarship applications are accepted annually from November 1 – February 1. By submitting one application, you will be considered for every scholarship for which you are eligible.

https://www.taylorwatfordfoundation.org/

AHS Scholarship Opportunities 1

AHS Scholarship Opportunities 2

AHS Scholarship Opportunities 3

BCHS Scholarship Opportunities