We’re excited to celebrate eight TalentRiseGVL participants who recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree, an associate’s degree, or completed a certification!

We’re proud to be part of their journey to further their education and career, and we can’t wait to see them continue to activate their potential.

The Spring 2026 graduates are as follows:

Bachelors:

• Quentoria Jones, College Unbound
• Naketia Smalls, College Unbound

Photo Credit: Sierra Collins Photography

Associates:

• Markeia Owens, Spartanburg Community College
• Bennie Gilman, Greenville Technical College
• Vivian Marie Blain, Greenville Technical College
• Christine Turner, Greenville Technical College

Certificate:

• Sir Cuevas, Goodwill Clean Tech Accelerator - HVAC
• Tiffany Downer, Medical Assistant Certification

Our TalentRiseSC Career Navigators are your resource for personalized support in connecting you to the education pathway that is right for you, including funding resources.

Learn more about opportunities through TalentRiseSC and connect with a Career Navigator today by visiting the TalentRiseSC website.