Priority 2 · Develop programs
South Carolina
A documented CTE program, funding mechanism, or pathway supports targeted development; the current buyer and budget still need qualification.
Documented state signal
Current grant rules reviewed; application closed
Current or upcoming-cycle documents are identified; awards, remaining budgets, eligible purchases, and procurement still need confirmation. Some application rounds are closed.
The 2026–27 Career Cluster Partnership Program funds eligible statewide trade associations and foundations supporting nationally certified CTE programs. Applications closed July 31, 2026; projects run September 16, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
2026–27 notice; deadline July 31, 2026
Workforce needs → Pearson solutions
Manufacturing industry readiness · Healthcare pathway preparation
State-specific evidence with direct product matches, limitations and proposed measures.
Open the workforce crosswalk →Policy implementation questions & Pearson product fit
Partnership project delivery
Amber · Needs assessment requiredThese are explicit needs to investigate, not confirmed deficits. State policy evidence and proposed product fit are shown separately.
- Career readiness gap to validate
- Which learners are covered by an awarded partnership project?
- CTE delivery gap to validate
- Which nationally certified CTE program and materials are in the project plan?
- Workforce alignment gap to validate
- Which eligible trade association or foundation and employers own the implementation?
Potential Pearson matches
- eDynamic Learning — Digital Curriculum
- Certiport Learning, practice tests & certifications
College credit + career pathways
South Carolina technical-college dual enrollment
Technical colleges provide dual-enrollment routes toward transfer study or technical certificates, diplomas and degrees.
Dual enrollment: evidence, gaps & resources →College & district relationships
From policy to participating institutions
1 curated partnership/program record in this state. Source dates and open questions travel with each example.
Explore college & district partnerships →Proposed commercial next step
Assess partnerships with funded associations for instructor training, student preparation, and testing support.
This action is an analytical recommendation, not a reported Pearson plan.