Power Up University

Power Up University is a partnership with Spartanburg County's higher education institutions, supported by an investment from Bank of America, providing small and minority business owners the opportunity to start and complete a business-centered certification or degree. Each institution will focus on a different level of curriculum.

Spartanburg Community College

SCC’s curriculum features a series of five independent in-person workshops. Each participant who completes a workshop successfully will receive a certificate of completion. Those participants who successfully complete all five workshops, are admitted to the college, and meet all course pre-requisites will be awarded three (3) credits for the BUS 110 Entrepreneurship course.

Curriculum Includes

  • Business Planning

  • Legal & Regulatory Considerations

  • Marketing/Branding

  • Basic Financial Management

  • Sales & Customer Relations

University of South Carolina Upstate

USC Upstate’s curriculum features five online, self-paced courses with the option to add additional electives tailored to your business needs. Each participant that completes the five core courses will earn a Professional Certificate in Business Development.

Curriculum Includes

Curriculum Includes

  • Master of Business Fundamentals

  • Intro to Quickbooks Online

  • Business Finance for Non-Finance Personnel

  • Accounting Fundamentals

  • Fundamentals of Supervision & Management

Electives Include

  • Levels 1-5 of Quickbooks Online

  • Computer Skills for the Workplace

  • Marketing Your Business on the Internet

  • Keys to Effective Communication

  • Using Social Media in Business

Spartanburg Methodist College

Spartanburg Methodist College will feature a course led by SMC President Scott Cochran, Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential: From Founder to CEO.

This course will provide students with the strategic insight and skills needed to transform your existing business into a thriving enterprise. This program is packed with actionable insights and hands-on guidance, whether you're preparing for rapid growth or fine-tuning your business for long-term success, this course will equip you with the tools and confidence to make sound business decisions.

Curriculum Includes

  • Understanding the skills required of an effective CEO

  • Evaluating your current organizational situation

  • Building a strong leadership team

  • Crafting your vision and creating your business model

  • Scaling your business and managing operational growth

  • Balancing risk, resources, and (potential) rewards

  • Designing your ideal future structure

  • Communicating effectively - from personal skills to marketing

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GABBI PRUITT
Business Engagement Manager