Category: Talent

Articles about workforce development and efforts to attract and retain talent:

What’s the difference between an Apprenticeship and an Internship?

Apprenticeship and internship are often used interchangeably when discussing workforce development. While the two share similarities, there are vast differences between the two. An apprenticeship is a structured and formal […]

Getting Started with Apprenticeships

A registered apprenticeship is a structured and formal training program designed to prepare people for skilled occupations through a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction. These programs are […]

What is an Internship?

An internship is a temporary work arrangement that provides individuals, often students or recent graduates, with an opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in a specific field or industry. Internships […]

Preparing to “Nail” Your Next Job Interview

Whether you are interviewing for your very first job, or a promotion with your current employer. It is always best practice to be prepared for your interview. Did you […]

Are You Asking Your Employee’s How They “Feel”?

Indeed, the leading global matching and hiring platform, has combined millions of employee insights to identify the best companies for “work wellbeing”. Work wellbeing is a new metric that […]

PGS Focus Areas: Attracting & Retaining Talent

Talent and workforce is THE top-of-mind issue and challenge for nearly every local industry in the community. Demand continues to outstrip the supply of qualified workers and there are many jobs that companies cannot find talent to fill.

Partnership Grand Strand Appoints Ernest “BJ” Beaver as Workforce Talent Manager

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.—Partnership Grand Strand (PGS), the economic growth foundation of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC), is pleased to announce the appointment of Ernest “BJ” Beaver as […]

Partnership Grand Strand (PGS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation and a five-year strategic initiative designed to accelerate economic prosperity and quality of life for all businesses and residents across Horry and Georgetown counties.