South Carolina Technical College System Day

2025-2026 Bill 4956: South Carolina Technical College System Day - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 4956
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Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Erickson, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G.M. Smith, M.M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow
Document Path: LC-0589WAB-AR26.docx
Introduced in the House on January 15, 2026
Introduced in the Senate on January 20, 2026
Adopted by the General Assembly on January 20, 2026
Summary: South Carolina Technical College System Day
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

Date

Body

Action Description with journal page number

1/15/2026

House

Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate (
House Journal-page 20
)

1/20/2026

Senate

Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence (
Senate Journal-page 11
)

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01/15/2026

A concurrent RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND EXPRESS DEEP APPRECIATION TO THE
SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM ON "SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
SYSTEM DAY" ON FEBRUARY 25, 2026, FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS IN
EDUCATING AND TRAINING SOUTH CAROLINA'S WORKFORCE FOR HIGH-DEMAND, SKILLED JOBS
IN OUR STATE.

W
hereas, the South
Carolina Technical College System serves more than 159,000 students annually
through credit, continuing education, and workforce training programs, fueling
economic growth and providing the skilled talent that drives South Carolina's
workforce; and

W
hereas, the System's sixteen
technical colleges deliver high-impact education and training that align with
the evolving needs of business and industry, supporting innovation and
strengthening local economies; and

W
hereas, readySC™, the
state's premier economic development recruiting and training program, has
trained nearly 330,000 individuals for high-quality jobs since 1961, playing a
vital role in the state's economic development success; and

W
hereas, Apprenticeship
Carolina™, a nationally recognized leader in registered apprenticeship, has
become one of the fastest-growing and most innovative programs in the country,
strengthening South Carolina's workforce and expanding industry partnerships;
and

W
hereas, South
Carolina's technical colleges expand access to affordable higher education and
serve as the entry point to academic and career success, particularly for
first-generation college students; and

W
hereas, JAG-SC
recognizes the potential in every young person and provides the mentorship,
real-world skills, and individualized support that empower students to rise
above challenges, discover their purpose, and step confidently into their
futures as leaders in their communities and our State; and

W
hereas, most South
Carolina technical college graduates choose to stay and work in the State,
contributing their skills to local businesses, industries, and the long-term
strength of their communities and the State; and

W
hereas, in recognition
and appreciation for the South Carolina Technical College System, Governor
Henry McMaster has proclaimed February 25, 2026, as "South Carolina Technical
College System Day"; and

W
hereas, the General
Assembly joins with Governor McMaster in expressing deep appreciation to these
fine institutions and statewide programs for their role in enhancing the
employability of our citizens by providing quality training and education with
job-ready credentials for successful employment; and

W
hereas, the General
Assembly further encourages all South Carolinians to recognize the
transformative role these institutions play in preparing our state's workforce
and strengthening communities across every region. Now, therefore,

B
e it resolved by the House
of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize and express deep
appreciation to the South Carolina Technical College System on "South Carolina
Technical College System Day" on February 25, 2026, for their outstanding
contributions to building a highly skilled workforce and ensuring the state's
continued economic strength and prosperity.

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