Executive Director, The Greenwood Promise The (Executive) Director (ED) is a full-time position that works with the Greenwood Promise Committee (GPC) to manage the day-to-day management of the organization, programs, and volunteers for the Greenwood Promise. The ED,  GPC, and volunteers, will move the mission of the organization forward to meet the goals outlined in the organization’s strategic plan. The … Read More

Photo caption from left: Promise Committee Member Josh Garvin, Brandon A. Smith, Director of The Greenwood Promise Kris Burris, and Promise Committee Chair Ron Millender Law Offices of Brandon A. Smith pledged $2,500 to support The Greenwood Promise.  To date, the Promise has received more than $4.7 million in pledges.  Promise awards began with the spring high school graduating class … Read More

Photo caption from left: Promise Committee Chair Ron Millender, Ben Scurry, Jess Timmons, Director of The Greenwood Promise Kris Burris, Josh Sims, Glenn Perrin, Mike Adams and Josh Garvin Members of F3 Greenwood pledged $2,500 to support The Greenwood Promise.  To date, the Promise has received more than $4.7 million in pledges.  Promise awards began with the spring high school … Read More

Venturing into the world of postsecondary education can be scary. Aside from the challenging coursework, the cost can seem daunting. But more than ever before, education beyond high school has become a necessary step for a rewarding career. Recognizing this need and the value of a well-trained workforce, the Greenwood County business community and forward-looking citizens created the Greenwood Promise … Read More

GREENWOOD, S.C. – Greenwood Edge, a program that enables students to earn a Manufacturing Production Technician Certificate through Piedmont Technical College (PTC) while in high school, is launching in Greenwood County SC. The program will begin with a cohort of 24 students in fall 2018. Greenwood Edge was created in response to recommendations outlined by a consulting company that assisted … Read More

Your support provides a tuition-free path to higher education Thanks to our supporters Promise awards began with the spring high school graduating class of 2017. In fact, for fall 2017, 146 students from the 2017 graduating high school class in Greenwood County applied to receive Promise funds, and 141 were eligible for funding. As a result, Piedmont Technical College has … Read More

Kris Burris sees the Greenwood Promise as playing a pivotal role in the development of the future workforce. She became director of the scholarship program in October 2016 and brings with her 15 years of nonprofit management experience. The Greenwood Promise is an initiative to help Greenwood County high school graduates with postsecondary tuition assistance. It is available for students … Read More

As a child, I dreamed about my future career, transitioning from teacher to lawyer to doctor to computer science whiz. However, in college, I discovered a passion for serving others, and my desire to help others truly manifested itself. Whether first-generation college students or products of scholars, we all dream of “something more.” I was fortunate to have a mother … Read More

Post-secondary education enhances the quality of life beyond securing better jobs, though that foundation is essential to other benefits. A community that values learning sees improvements far and wide. “This is the most exciting initiative I’ve seen in a long time, a testimonial to this community’s belief in preparing youth for a better Greenwood. — Sharon Wall Greenwood Promise is … Read More