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South Carolina EMS Association

INTERESTED IN AN EMS CAREER?

EMS EDUCATION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE THROUGH MULTIPLE WAYS INCLUDING:

  • EMT PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT NO COST WITH SC WINS
  • WORK WHILE YOU LEARN THROUGH APPRENTICESHIP CAROLINA
  • EDUCATION TUITION ASSISTANCE - SC Office of Rural Health or SC EMS Foundation
  • and the SC STUDENT LOAN BOLD PROGRAM

See details on each of these below.

SC WINS SCHOLARSHIPS -
EMT PROGRAMS AT NO COST

This is a statewide technical college scholarship program designed to address workforce shortages in South Carolina.

A student must pursue a professional certificate, industry-recognized credential (IRC), diploma or degree from one of the SC Technical College System’s 16 colleges. Students can receive the SCWINS for only one certificate, diploma or degree unless the additional certificate, diploma or degree constitutes progress in the same field of study.

Qualifying students must:

  • Be a South Carolina resident
  • Be enrolled in an eligible program
Meet one of the following criteria:
  • Be employed,
  • Take a financial literacy course offered at the technical college, or
  • Complete 100 hours of voluntary time contributing to a nonprofit or public service organization
All credit-seeking students must maintain a 2.0 GPA each academic year.
Changing majors is allowed within the acceptable disciplines in workforce program areas.
Recipients can receive up to $5,000 per academic year after applying all other scholarships or grants. The scholarship may cover the cost of tuition, fees, and course-related expenses.

The scholarship covers any remaining tuition, fees, and required course-related expenses left after applying all other scholarships or grants.  Download the flyer here.

Ready to get started?  Ask your financial aid office about the SC Wins Scholarship today or learn more here.

APPRENTICESHIP CAROLINA

There are many benefits to becoming a registered apprentice including:

  • Earn while you learn
  • Obtain possible industry certifications
  • Participate in occupation specific training
  • Receive portable credentials from the U.S. Department of Labor
  • Take advantage of potential advancement within the company
  • Receive a set wage progression

As part of the SC Technical College System, Apprenticeship Carolina provides Registered Program Specialists who can help:

  • Connect you with local technical college’s admissions, career services or placement offices
  • Point you to possible financial aid opportunities
  • Make you aware of any testing that may be applicable or required to your area of study/interest

Learn more about becoming an apprentice here or what the video below.


Lexington County EMS partnered with Midlands Technical College and Apprenticeship Carolina to develop an on-site apprenticeship program that quickly trains and certifies new emergency medical service personnel. Find out more: apprenticeshipcarolina.com/

Are you an employer who would like to start an apprenticeship program?

Apprenticeship is no longer just limited to traditional trades. It is a viable workforce development tool in a wide variety of occupations.  Today, apprenticeship programs can be found in such industries as advanced manufacturing, information technology, energy, tourism, transportation and logistics as well as healthcare, just to name a few.

Experience the new evolution of apprenticeship. Employer benefits include: a highly-skilled workforce, tax credits, standardized training, and more.  Learn about employer resources and how to start a program here OR download a list of Apprenticeship Consultants here and reach out for more information.

SC Rural Health - 
SC Rural EMT Tuition Assistance Program

The South Carolina Office of Rural Health works to ensure these providers are well trained to meet a wide spectrum of needs in underserved communities. SCORH is home to the SC Rural EMT Tuition Assistance Program, a competitive scholarship that covers all levels of EMT training and education to those working for rural EMS providers.

You must be currently enrolled in a SC program in order to receive funding, but you may complete the application before your class begins. You will need your course provider's contact information to complete this application. Only complete applications will be considered. If you apply more than once, your most recent complete application will be evaluated.

Learn more or apply here.

SC ems fOUNDATION -
eDUCATIONAL TUITION ASSISTANCE


One of the main reasons South Carolina EMS Foundation was founded in 2020 was to ensure a robust EMS workforce. The South Carolina EMS Foundation provides gap funding to students in EMS certification level training in South Carolina.

EMS Agencies or regional training centers can apply for one or more individuals. 

Funding has been temporarily suspended as we re-organization our funding strategies.

SC Student Loan BOLD PROGRAM

If you are not eligible for one of the scholarships or programs above, the BOLD loan program aims to partner with employers and students and create a loan product for the students that covers the allocated amount decided by the employer and based on the employers terms. Should the student violate those terms (fail the class, change employment, etc.) BOLD then assigns the loan to the student, so there is no loss from the employer. 

Project BOLD connects students, educators, and employers. Partnering students with employers at the beginning of the educational path provides a direct line to employment, enhances recruitment and retention, and reduces loan debt to student borrowers.

The BOLD Process

  • The student contacts SCSLC for eligibility information
  • Based on the employer's terms, the student signs an employer agreement
  • BOLD handles the loan process with the student and college
  • Employment begins after graduation
  • The employer pays annually based on the original agreement with our organization.

Download the program flyer here for more details.

If you have any questions about the program, please contact Destra Capers at dcapers@scstudentloan.org.

If you missed the webinar on the South Carolina Student Loan BOLD Program we have a recording that you can view here.

HOW SCEMSA CAN HELP

1. Request a personalized consultation
We can connect you with an educational program or an employer that meets your individual needs. We will give you information on education, employment, the EMS industry, and setup a ride-along.  Reach out today!

2. View current job openings
We have a career center that features job openings across the state along with other information on EMS.

3. Join SCEMSA as a Student Member
Join the association today to connect with others in the profession, attend events, continue your training, and use the association as a resource. Student members are currently enrolled in an EMS certification level program (EMT, AEMT, Paramedic) upon the initiation of their membership into SCEMSA.  A student membership is limited to 1 year and is a one time only membership with dual membership in SCEMSA & NAEMT. See a list of membership benefits here or check out our membership levels.

4 EMS Regional Institutions:

Training colleges across South Carolina:

OTHER EDUCATION/TRAINING:

The EMS field is projected to grow at 7-10% with 20,000 job openings,
which is faster than the national average. What are you waiting for? 

Submit a consultation and let us help you today!

If you need further assistance, please reach out to SCEMSA Workforce Development Coordinator Steve McDade.




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