SC Technical College System retraining credits

The retrainSC program is designed to support existing industries in South Carolina by helping companies enhance employee skills and adapt to evolving processes.

Administered through the South Carolina Technical College System, retrainSC provides a payroll tax withholding rebate to assist companies in strengthening their workforce and maintaining competitiveness.

Program overview

retrainSC focuses on:

  • Updating workforce skills
  • Supporting evolving business processes
  • Enhancing operational capabilities
  • Empowering companies to remain leaders in their industries

The program helps companies invest in workforce development while offsetting a portion of training costs.

Reimbursement structure

Through retrainSC, companies may receive a payroll tax withholding rebate to cover eligible training expenses. The program reimburses up to $1,000 per eligible employee annually for qualifying training costs.

This structure allows businesses to reinvest in their workforce while managing training expenses.

Who may benefit

The retrainSC program is intended for existing industries in South Carolina seeking to:

  • Upgrade employee skills
  • Improve productivity
  • Adapt to new technologies or processes
  • Strengthen long-term competitiveness

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