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Demeterius Smith is an Apprenticeship Consultant and Training Development Manager serving Aiken and Demark Technical Colleges. He began as an Apprenticeship Implentation Specialist in May 2017, moving into the role of Apprenticeship Consultant in January 2019.
Prior to joining Apprenticeship Carolina, Demeterius was an operations manager with a unit of a Fortune 500 company Demeterius overseeing training for over 200 employees, an experiential education manager at a four-year research institution, an admission specialist, and an author.
Born in the rural community of Dorchester, SC, Demeterius graduated as the valedictorian of his class from Harleyville-Ridgeville High School. He has earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with an emphasis in entrepreneurship from Clemson University, a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from Columbia College, and a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Columbia International University. In his spare time, Demeterius enjoys creative writing, watching movies, cooking, and reading comics.
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Creative, Compassionate, Coachable
What drew you to apprenticeship?
The opportunity to combine my passions of helping others, organizational management, and empowerment through education/training is what drew me to apprenticeships.
What is something that you enjoy or appreciate the most about your job?
I love knowing that the work I do will have both an immediate and long term impact on the individuals and organizations who participate in registered apprenticeship programs. I really appreciate the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life and to be reminded that at the end of the day we all have in common that we want better for ourselves, our families, and our communities.
