SCACE | South Carolina Association of Colleges & Employers

South Carolina Association of Colleges and Employers

Why join SCACE?

The South Carolina Association of Colleges and Employers (SCACE) is a professional organization that provides opportunities for college representatives to meet and network with employment recruiters and company representatives, primarily from South Carolina.

Additionally, SCACE offers:

Employer site visits and “drop-ins” at least twice per year
Continuing education for members to gain new credentials and skills
Members from business and industry employers as well as the state’s public and private colleges, universities, technical colleges and junior colleges
An annual conference
Networking and mentoring opportunities

SAVE THE DATE - 2025 Annual Conference

Francis Marion Hotel

Early Bird Registration (Before Mar. 1) Now Open

Click HERE to register!

Our Annual Conference is the highlight of the year as an organization. If you are even thinking about attending, do it! You will not be disappointed.

4 Reasons YOU Need to Attend the Annual Conference:

1. Collaborate and network with career center professionals and employers

2. Engage with and learn from colleagues who share your goals and interests

3. Develop new perspectives and strategies to apply in your current role

4. Be inspired and motivated to maintain a passion for your work and service

Employer Highlight

Jerome McFadden, Recruiting Specialist

"For more than 30 years, ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC) has connected businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions from the world’s leading suppliers, so businesses can reach customers and advance their services and products." (scansource.com/about)

Click here to see their current open positions. And check out the ScanSource Spark Summer 2025 Internship program. (See below in Employer News for more information regarding their internships).

In a recent interview with ScanSource's Jerome McFadden, we learned how they benefit from their membership in SCACE, how they plan to collaborate with local educational institutions to ensure students are equipped with the necessary skills, and what they believe SCACE's role is in strengthening relationships between employers and the SC higher education community.

SCACE: "In what ways do you plan to leverage SCACE’s network to attract and retain top talent from South Carolina colleges and universities?"

Jerome: "We plan to use SCACE’s network as a pipeline to students by participating in career fairs and internships. Engaging with students early in their educational journey will allow us to build brand awareness while making them aware of early opportunities. SCACE’s network will also allow us to connect with faculty and career services professionals who can help identify students whose skills align with our needs. giving us an edge in attracting future leaders."

SCACE: "How does Scan Source plan to collaborate with local educational institutions to ensure students are equipped with the necessary skills and experiences for future careers?"

Jerome: "ScanSource currently collaborates with local educational institutions by providing students with presentations around interviewing skills, building their LinkedIn profiles, building resumes for traditional students and student athletes, and participating in networking events that allow us to meet new talent and provide them with opportunities."

SCACE: "What role do you see SCACE playing in strengthening relationships between employers like Scan Source and South Carolina's higher education community?"

Jerome: "SCACE should continue to provide opportunities to work collectively with other companies and academic institutions to address skills gaps, share insights on workforce trends, and influence the future of local talent development."

Click here to join SCACE today!

Want to recognize a SCACE member for their hard work?

Click the trophy link above to submit your nominations for our New Member of the Year,

Unsung Hero and Honorary Lifetime Member awards.