WORC Scholars: Meet Our Students!

Student Stories WORC gives students the opportunity to explore career pathways, connect with professionals, and gain valuable experiences. But don’t just take our word for it, hear directly from the students! Aiken Technical College: Hear from WORC Scholar Haley Pew as Haley shares the journey from driving a concrete truck after high school to pursuing a career at the Savannah River Site, and how the WORC scholarship and support from Aiken Technical College helped build a path toward the future. Augusta Technical College: Hear from WORC Scholar Johnathan White as Johnathan shares the journey from military service and working various jobs to pursuing a degree in Nuclear Engineering Technology, and how the WORC scholarship helped ease the financial burden of returning to school while opening doors to an internship at Savannah River National Laboratory and a goal of a career in radiation protection. Hear from WORC Scholar Rebecca Franklin, the second student featured from Augusta Technical College, as Rebecca shares the journey from a 17-year career in teaching to pursuing electrical and computer engineering, and how the WORC scholarship provided financial support, internship opportunities, and real-world experience to help pursue a dream of becoming an engineer. University of South Carolina Aiken: Hear from WORC Scholar Lee Anthony as Lee shares the journey from eight years of active-duty service in the Air Force to pursuing a new career in biology, and how the WORC scholarship has provided valuable experience, mentorship, and financial support while working toward giving back to the local community. University of South Carolina Salkehatchie: Hear from WORC Scholar Gwyne Lacanin as Gwyne shares a passion for technology and cybersecurity, and how the WORC scholarship helped provide financial support while creating opportunities to network, serve as a STEM ambassador, complete a STEM internship, and explore the many STEM career opportunities available in South Carolina.