STAR Fellowship Equips Educators to Shape Future Career Paths for Students
The Spartanburg Talent and Retention (STAR) Fellowship provided the county’s career development facilitators with first-hand exposure into current, and future, career outlooks and opportunities.
OneSpartanburg, Inc., in collaboration with the Spartanburg Academic Movement, launched the fellowship to better align internship, apprenticeship and mentorship opportunities with the needs of industries so students are aware – and prepared – for those opportunities.
“Participating in the STAR Fellowship was professionally invigorating,” said Lindsey Steven, Career Development Facilitator for Spartanburg School District 2. “I have never been so pumped and excited for the future of Spartanburg and its students. I hope to use the information shared to create meaningful opportunities for students and businesses in our area in a way that’s mutually beneficial.”
During the seven-month Fellowship, educators visited Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), the Inland Port and observed expert panels designed to spark interest in high school internships.
OneSpartanburg and SAM are looking for other collaboration opportunities, possibly connecting school guidance counselors with similar information. These education professionals play a crucial role in students’ academic and career journeys, and arming them with these tools can future enhance their ability to guide students toward fulfilling career paths.
STAR Fellowship Participants 2023-24
Lori Means: Spartanburg School District 1, Landrum High School
Catherine Gramling: Spartanburg School District 1, Chapman High School
Kris Teal: Spartanburg School District 2, Boiling Springs High School
Issaia Butler: Spartanburg School District 2, Boiling Springs High School
Lindsey Steven: Spartanburg School District 2, Chesnee High School
Delilah Good: Spartanburg School District 3, Broome High School
Stephanie Peak: Spartanburg School District 3, Clifdale High School
Tevin Logan: Spartanburg School District 4, Woodruff High School
Cindy Sanders: Spartanburg School District 5, Byrnes High School
Eleanor Bain: Spartanburg School District 5, Byrnes High School
Walter Canty: Spartanburg School District 6, Dorman High School
Ann McIntyre: Spartanburg School District 6, Dorman High School
Addie Jones: Spartanburg School District 7, Spartanburg High School
Kerri McAlister: RD Anderson Applied Tenology Center
Cam O’Sullivan: RD Anderson Applied Technology Center
Tyler Hill: Swofford Career Center
Gary Barnard: Daniel Morgan Technology Center