FSS Informational Session with FDTC
For Immediate Release
Housing Authority of Florence Resident Services One Stop Shop Hosts Informational Session for Family Self-Sufficiency Program Participants
Florence, SC - The Housing Authority of Florence (HAF) hosted an engaging and informative session for participants of the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program. The event, held at the Resident Services One Stop Shop, featured special guest Ms. Amy Cooper from Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC), who shared valuable information about the college's Workforce Development Program and a range of support services designed to help individuals pursue their career and educational goals.
Participants had the opportunity to learn about no-cost certification and training programs available through FDTC, including high-demand fields such as healthcare, information technology, welding, and commercial driving. Several programs, including Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Commercial Driver's License (CDL), and Basic EMT, are available without requiring a high school diploma or GED, increasing accessibility for residents ready to take the next step in their professional journey.
Eligible programs include (but are not limited to):
- Administrative Medical Assistant (Certification Exam Included)
- Basic EMT
- CDL*
- CNA (Certification Exam Included) *
- Cybersecurity (Certification Exam Included)
- EKG Technician
- GMAW MIG
- GTAW TIG
- IT Tech Bootcamp (Certification Exam Included)
- Medical Coding
- NCCER Electrical Level I (Certification Exam Included not licensure)
- NCCER Plumbing (Certification Exam Included not licensure)
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy (Certification Exam Included)
- SMAW STICK
- Sterile Processing Technician
- Structural Welding
(*No high school or GED requirement for select programs)
Requirements for the no-cost enrollment:
- Be a South Carolina resident for at least one year.
- Not be in default on any student loans.
- Not have received over $5,000 in SCWINS funding in the past year or used SCWINS finding for a different field within the past three years.
FSS Program Coordinator Vanessa M. Davis stated that the session provided "tangible pathways to economic self-sufficiency." The event reflects HAF's commitment to empowering residents for long-term success. This partnership with FDTC supports HAF's mission to foster personal growth and self-reliance.
For questions about the FSS Program, contact:
Vanessa M. Davis
Program Coordinator
Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program
(843) 669-4163 x1404
VDavis2@hafsc.org
