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Dr. Kathy Dickson is a Senior Apprenticeship Consultant serving Greenville and York Technical Colleges. She began working with Apprenticeship Carolina in October 2019.
Prior to joining Apprenticeship Carolina, Kathy was a Business Consultant for the South Carolina Department of Employment & Workforce. In that role, she worked with and educated employers on the various workforce development programs and business solutions that served to meet their hiring and training needs.
A lifelong resident of South Carolina, Kathy has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from University of South Carolina, a Master of Arts degree in Human Resources Development from Webster University and a Doctor of Education degree in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University, of which she received Summa Cum Laude honors. In her spare time, Kathy enjoys serving as a mentor to others, engaging in professional development opportunities, travelling, reading, and spending quality time with her family. She resides in Simpsonville, SC.
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Authentic, Resilient, Forward-thinking
What drew you to apprenticeship?
As one who has always been a champion for creating a better quality of life for others, I was drawn to apprenticeship through previous job opportunities and work experiences. Workforce programs like apprenticeships can be formed to help individuals get the skills and education they need to obtain and maintain employment. Coaching and mentoring are needed to enhance the development of these skills. When facilitated correctly, these variables can enable individuals to achieve success, both personally and professionally.
What is something that you love about your job?
Having always embraced talent and workforce development, I enjoy working with others to create opportunities that revolutionize the way we engage and develop our current and future workforce. I like that I am able to help employers foster a mindset that allows them to think more strategically in how they can find talent and grow their own workforce. In knowing that each employer holds a different set of workforce opportunities, I enjoy the aspects of being able to work with them to develop an apprenticeship program that speaks directly to their workforce needs. As a forward thinker, I like putting employers on a path that can allow them to achieve a greater sense of security, success, and sustainability.
