Early College Accelerate U

A partnership with:

• Greenville County Schools
• Greenville Chamber
• OnTrack Greenville

Accelerate U at Greenville Technical College is a career‑focused Early College program that allows Greenville County public, charter and home-school high school students to earn college credits and industry‑aligned credentials while still in high school. Through hands‑on training, wraparound support and strong employer partnerships, students graduate prepared for high‑demand technical careers or continued college education, helping them reduce both the time and cost of earning a degree.

What are the benefits?

Students gain confidence, college experience and real‑world skills—without student debt.

• Tuition, books, uniforms, tools and fees may be covered
• Transportation available to Greenville Technical College for students from Berea, Carolina and Southside High Schools
• Program supplies may be included
• OnTrack Greenville support services available
• Employment opportunities and career connections available through the Greenville Chamber

What comes next?

Accelerate U prepares students for high‑demand, high‑skilled careers with clear next‑step opportunities.

Students can graduate high school with a college certificate and be prepared for immediate employment, apprenticeships or continued technical or associate degree programs.

Choose from Career Pathways like:

• Industrial Electricity
• HVAC
• Welding
• Aircraft Maintenance Technology

Who can apply?

• Rising high school sophomore or higher
• Greenville County resident
• 2.0 GPA or higher (unweighted)
• Completion of English I & II

A Direct Pathway from Summer to Success

Students who participate in the STEM Summer Bridge Program can transition directly into Accelerate U, creating a seamless pathway from exploration to career preparation.