Truist Foundation Awards $50,000 Grant to Goodwill for Clean Tech Training Program
Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Truist Foundation to support its Clean Tech Accelerator program. This initiative aims to train individuals for careers in the clean technology sector within the Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson region.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 19, 2026 —
Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina has received a significant financial boost to expand its workforce development efforts in a growing industry. The Truist Foundation has awarded the organization a $50,000 grant, designated to support the Clean Tech Accelerator program.
The Clean Tech Accelerator program is designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue careers in the clean technology sector. This sector encompasses a wide range of industries focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable materials, and environmental protection technologies.
The program’s focus is on the Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson region, a geographic area identified as a hub for potential growth and opportunity within the clean technology field. By providing targeted training, Goodwill aims to help fill a critical need for skilled workers in this evolving market.
Funding from the Truist Foundation will be instrumental in the program’s operation, potentially covering costs associated with curriculum development, instructor training, equipment, and participant support services. The grant signifies a commitment from the Truist Foundation to fostering economic opportunity and workforce development through strategic investments in community programs.
Details regarding the specific curriculum, program duration, or the number of individuals expected to be trained were not provided in the initial announcement. Information on how individuals can apply or enroll in the Clean Tech Accelerator program was also not specified.
Goodwill Industries has a long-standing mission to help people overcome barriers to employment and achieve economic self-sufficiency. The Clean Tech Accelerator program represents an expansion of their services, aligning with current industry demands and future economic trends.
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