EMILY HODGE, APPRENTICESHIP CONSULTANT and Data Reporting Manager

Meet Emily Hodge

Emily Hodge is the Apprenticeship Carolina Data Reporting Manager and Apprenticeship Consultant serving Tri-County Technical College. She began working with Apprenticeship Carolina in April 2021.

Prior to joining Apprenticeship Carolina, Emily was the Director of Research and Existing Industry at the Oconee Economic Alliance. In this role, she supported the current and future needs of existing manufacturing companies in Oconee County, as well as the recruitment of new companies to the county.

Emily earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Sweet Briar College, attending the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji as part of a semester abroad. Originally from Asheboro, NC she now lives in upstate South Carolina. Emily prefers to spend her personal time outdoors with her husband and two dogs. She enjoys gardening, hiking, and horseback riding, as well as joining her husband on fly fishing adventures.

What three words would you use to describe yourself? 

Hard working, innovative, and patient.

What drew you to apprenticeship?

My previous work in economic development and educational background made my transition to Apprenticeship a no-brainer. In school, I was always more interested in the ways that people influenced economies and businesses, and always hoped to work in a field that helped people grow and better themselves. I believe that Apprenticeships are a great resource for allowing people to do just that.

What is something that you enjoy or appreciate the most about your job?

At the end of the day, I want to help people. As a Consultant, I’m able to help businesses figure out the ways that they could use apprenticeships to meet their existing or future workforce needs. Sometimes, this includes the opportunity to go on an industry tour and see what their work processes look like. I love industry tours! I am fascinated by how things are made and learning more about the products that are made by companies in our communities. Any day that I get to see these processes up close and in-person is a good day for me.