Pickens, SC — Gateway to Innovation (G2i) is proud to announce that United Tool and Mold has joined the initiative as a financial supporter, further strengthening the connection between education and industry in Pickens County.
Partnerships like this serve as a cornerstone of the G2i model. By working alongside industry leaders, G2i ensures that students are not only learning foundational skills, but also gaining experiences that align with the real needs of today’s workforce.
The support from United Tool and Mold will have a direct impact on students by helping provide hands-on learning opportunities, access to industry-relevant equipment, and exposure to high-demand career pathways. These experiences are designed to give students a clearer understanding of future career possibilities while building the skills needed to succeed in them.
“Partnerships like this are what make G2i possible,” said Tim Johnson, Director of Gateway to Innovation. “When industry steps in to support our students, it allows us to create experiences that go beyond the classroom and truly prepare them for what comes next.”
Through this partnership, students will have opportunities not only to learn about careers, but to actively experience them—bridging the gap between education and the workforce.
Gateway to Innovation extends its sincere appreciation to United Tool and Mold for their investment in the future of students and the broader Pickens County community.
Pictured: Chad LaMance, COO of United Tool and Mold, and Tim Johnson, Director of Gateway to Innovation.