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Expanding CarolinaTIP’s impact on teacher retention across South Carolina

CarolinaTIP’s reach is expanding to help more novice teachers stay and succeed in the classroom. Power:Ed’s investment in high-need regions is strengthening educator retention and improving outcomes.

CarolinaTIP is a proven program supporting early-career educators. With $100,000 to support program expansion in the Midlands and a subsequent $300,000 multi-year investment in the Pee Dee, Power:Ed has enabled the program to launch multiple teacher cohorts and reach more high-need districts. CarolinaTIP provides individualized coaching, targeted teacher development, a community of peers and a non-evaluative, safe environment that effectively grows new teachers’ capacity and resilience. With retention rates consistently above 90%, Power:Ed’s support is driving scalable impact—helping more teachers stay and succeed in the classroom, while serving students statewide, and saving school districts an average of $22,000 per educator retained.

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Creating lasting opportunity through Greenville Literacy Association

Since 2019, Power:Ed has invested $250K+ in GLA—supporting GED Bootcamp, Navigating Futures, and entrepreneurship programs, helping adults earn credentials and advance careers.

Impact starts with opportunity. Since 2019, Power:Ed has invested more than $250,000 in Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) to expand innovative adult education programs. GED™ Accelerated Bootcamp Fast Track helps motivated learners earn a GED™ in as little as 6–14 weeks, addressing the need for adults without a high school credential to access career pathways. Navigating Futures builds on this success by guiding students into postsecondary education, training, and employment. Power:Ed’s support also helped launch B.U.I.L.D. Your Future, a 12-week entrepreneurship program preparing participants to earn a U.S. Entrepreneurship Certification and launch small businesses.

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Fueling statewide growth of GSSM STEM programs and counseling

SC Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics educates 10,000+ 3rd-10th graders annually through GoSciTech Summer STEM Day Camps and STEM Day visits with Power:Ed contributing $100,000 in support.

SC Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) educates 10,000+ 3rd-10th grade students annually. GoSciTech Summer STEM Day Camps, hosted in partnership with all 16 South Carolina technical colleges, give rising 6th-8th graders the chance to experience STEM courses as varied as Pre-Med, Game Design, and Engineering. During the academic year, GSSM Outreach welcomes students to GSSM’s campus or travels to schools across SC to offer hands-on STEM learning. Thanks to Power:Ed’s $100,000 contribution, GSSM offers educational workshops for parents at the conclusion of GoSciTech Residential and Day camps in which admissions counselors provide materials on how to prepare children for high school, college, and introduce career pathways.

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Boosting college and career readiness with Kids On Point

Kids On Point supports Charleston area students with academic guidance, mentorship, athletics, and enrichment helping them build the skills, confidence, and direction needed to succeed.

Kids On Point provides consistent academic support, mentorship, and access to experiences that expand opportunity and strengthen long-term outcomes. Serving students in Charleston area Title I schools, the program focuses on closing the gap between graduation and true college and career readiness. Power:Ed has invested $157,000 in KOP to expand college and career access for middle and high school students, strengthen afterschool and summer programming, and support growth in North Charleston. This investment has enabled more students to stay engaged, achieve academic gains, and build the skills needed for long-term success. 100% of KOP students graduate high school and are college and career ready.

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Impacting Richland Library's Career Online High School students

Power:Ed partners with Richland Library to offer scholarships for Career Online High School, an accredited online program that enables students 21 and older to earn their high school diplomas.

Power:Ed partners with Richland Library to offer scholarships for Career Online High School, an accredited online program that enables students 21 and older to earn their high school diplomas. Scholarships remove financial barriers and empower students to achieve their educational goals. Successful graduates earn a certified high school diploma and a career certification. Since the program began in 2018, 161 students have graduated, and 322 scholarships have been awarded. Career Online at High School prepares adult students to enter or advance in the workplace and offers a certificate in one of 10 career areas. In addition to earning a career certificate, graduates are prepared to secure employment in their chosen fields.

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Building independent living skills for success with Trent Hill Center

Located in Hartsville, Trent Hill Center’s Independent Living Program provides safe housing, life skills, and a support system for homeless young adults and those aging out of foster care.

Through two grants totaling $138,000, Power:Ed has helped strengthen Trent Hill Center’s Independent Living Program, which provides safe housing, life skills, and a support system for homeless young adults and those aging out of foster care. Based in Hartsville, the program addresses the critical gap many young adults with lived experience face without stable housing or guidance to help them transition to independence. Through personalized case management and hands-on learning, participants build skills in budgeting, employment, education, and household management. As a result, participants are maintaining housing, securing jobs, continuing their education, and developing the independence needed for long-term stability and success.

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Empowering The Village Group to inspire more underserved youth

Power:Ed’s $75,000 in grants help The Village Group give middle-high school students “tools” for life at Plantersville Summer Academy with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

For 20+ years, The Village Group (TVG) in rural Georgetown County, has shaped brighter futures and careers through educational programs designed for underserved and primarily low-income middle and high school students.

Plantersville Summer Academy helps students overcome “Summer Slide” in learning, offering educational and enriching summer activities. Power:Ed’s $75,000 in grants have helped enable The Village Group to inspire hundreds of Plantersville area middle-high school youth.

By studying literacy and STEM, visiting museums and historical sites, learning teamwork and leadership, youths can gain 1-3 grades in their education, clearing their path for high school graduation, college and career success.

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