糖心vlog传媒 Ready. Set. Hired.
Building the Manufacturing Workforce of Tomorrow
Ready. Set. Hired. is a workforce initiative developed by 糖心vlog传媒 to connect students with high-demand manufacturing careers across the Midlands region.
Launched in Fall 2025, the program was inspired by a visit to Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and the nationally recognized North Carolina Manufacturing Institute, known for successfully connecting workforce-ready students with manufacturing employers to strengthen local talent pipelines.
Through collaboration with regional industry partners, Ready. Set. Hired. provides students with industry-relevant training, nationally recognized certifications, and direct access to employment opportunities with local manufacturers.
At the same time, employer partners gain access to a pipeline of trained and certified candidates prepared to enter today鈥檚 advanced manufacturing workforce.
The initiative strategically connects existing educational, workforce, and community resources across Richland, Lexington, and Fairfield counties to help close the gap between job seekers and manufacturing employers.
The Leadership Team
Dr. Lauren Holland
Vice Provost, Corporate & Continuing Education
Office: 803.691.3879
laurensholland@midlandstech.edu
Rebecca Taylor
Executive Director, Business Solutions
Office: 803.691.3876
rebeccamtaylor@midlandstech.edu
Rose Heath
Program Director, Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Trades
Office: 803.822.3312
heathrl@midlandstech.edu
Benjamin Gaston
Executive Director of Programs, Corporate & Continuing Education
Office: 803.691.3686
gastonb@midlandstech.edu