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by Barry Waldman A program established by the governor in July of 2021 to help unemployed South Carolinians qualify for jobs in heavy demand has six months under its belt and could be considered a limited success.  As the state eliminated the federal $300 unemployment pandemic bonus it simultaneously instituted free training in 11 high-demand…

by Barry Waldman Lowcountry employers like Boeing, Mercedes Benz, Volvo, Bosch, NIWC, Cummins, Rotorion, Santee Cooper and many more seek engineers with advanced degrees in a host of disciplines. Engines of growth in a region that has experienced triple the labor force growth of the nation, the manufacturing and high-tech fields are hungry for local…

by Barry Waldman If it’s been a while since you last attended class and now you’re planning a new learning journey – whether formal graduate school, certification or continuing education – there is a new world awaiting you. Much of the nation’s graduate and professional education system has moved to virtual learning. Unless you and…

by Barry Waldman The party hats, the noisemakers, the champagne, the flip flop dropping – it can only mean one thing: flu season is coming. Here’s great news about the flu: there is an easy and generally free way to avoid the worst symptoms, stay on the job and remain productive. Get vaccinated. No matter…

By Barry Waldman A cultural shift that has gained acceptance in the last decade is that our region, country, and even the globe, cannot achieve its human and economic potential unless opportunities are opened to those who traditionally have been outside the power structure – specifically women, people of color and sexual identity minorities. As…

By Barry Waldman    December hosts National Handwashing Week, which is a great reminder of how much of the world’s ills could be eliminated with this simple act, which most people fail to incorporate into their daily activities.   Handwashing, like getting vaccinated, protects us from getting sick while protecting everyone we come in contact with as well. Germs tend to be spread…