Southland News
Western SC Operations teams up with Local CollegeCharleston, S.C. (May 19, 2008) – Southland is proud to announce its new scholarship and internship programs with Spartanburg Community College (SCC).
Beginning this May, students from SCC’s horticulture program will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the landscaping industry. Student’s participating in the program will learn a wide variety of skills that will include landscape maintenance, working with irrigation systems, installing landscapes and applying pesticides and fertilizers.
“Hands-on experience is invaluable in the horticulture industry,” said Jason Bagwell, SCC’s horticulture department head. “Working alongside industry professionals like Southland will give students the opportunity to experience real-world applications in a high-quality work environment. It will be a tremendous asset to every student both in the classroom and as they begin their careers.”
In addition to the internship program Southland will offer a $1,000 scholarship to one SCC horticulture student. The Southland scholarship is established through the Spartanburg Community College Foundation and will be awarded annually in the fall.
“We are pleased to be able to partner with Spartanburg Community College as a participant in their internship program,” said Don Pottieger, president of Southland. “In the same spirit, Southland Landscape Corporation is proud to be able to provide a scholarship for students who wish to enter into the green industry and study horticulture at this fine institution.”
About Southland Landscape Corporation
Headquartered in Charleston, SC, Southland Landscape Corporation is a full-service landscape management firm that provides services throughout the state of South Carolina with offices in Charleston, Columbia and Spartanburg. With our primary focus on commercial landscaping we offer landscape maintenance and construction services. For more information about Southland Landscape Corporation, please visit our website at www.southlandusa.com.
About Spartanburg Community College
SCC is a fully accredited, two-year college providing high-quality, affordable education to 5,000 students in degree, diploma and certificate programs and to more than 15,000 students in continuing education and lifelong learning programs in Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union counties. www.sccsc.edu
About the SCC Horticulture Technology Program
The SCC Horticulture Technology Program is a two-year associate degree program with emphasis on landscaping, nursery operations and greenhouse work. The College’s campus arboretum and gardens provide students with an outdoor learning area. Accompanied by four greenhouses, a nursery and an ornamental garden, this area offers students hands-on learning experiences that lead to numerous career opportunities in the Southeast. SCC’s horticulture partnership with Clemson University enables students to transfer SCC credit towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture, Agriculture Education or other related majors at the University. www.sccsc.edu/hort
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