Why Innovation Center
"Where Culture Drives Career Readiness!" The CTE Innovation Center brings together students from 15 high schools across Greenville County. Students are immersed in an innovative hands-on learning environment with the newest technology that mimics industry standards. The culture of the Innovation Center is unmatched in the focus on career-readiness and personal development. All students are greeted by name each day and are challenged to grow in the areas of communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and team work. As part of the honors curriculum, students present their projects to a panel of industry partners, in which they receive feedback and mentorship.
RESOURCE LINKS
Michael Stone, Program Director, msptone@greenville.k12.sc.us; Check website for Open House dates in the fall & spring
- Automation and Robotic
- Aerospace Engineering
- Clean Energy
- Cyber Security
- Emerging Automotive Research
- 2026 NASA Innovation Award for aerospace/automotive student team
- 2025 GCS Emerging Teacher of the Year
- 2024-2025 Highest Percentage Increase in Work-Based Learning (GCS)
- 2024-2025 Hightest Percentage Increase in Certifications (GCS)
- 2025-2026 CyberPatriot 1st Place Silver Tier Award (South Carolina)
- 2025-2026 CyberPatriot 2nd Place State Award (South Carolina)
- 2025 Avicom Competition 2nd Place Aviation Flight Simulation (South Carolina)
- 2025 Avicom Competition 3rd Place Aircraft Recognition (South Carolina)
- 2026 Avicom Competition 2nd Place Aviation Flight Simulation (South Carolina)
- 2024 Excellence in School Building & Design Award
"As parents, we could not be more impressed with the Greenville County Schools, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Innovation Center. Both our son and daughter absolutely love their experiences in the program, and it has been incredible to see how engaged, excited, and inspired they have been throughout their time there. The Innovation Center is truly an exceptional environment—innovative, forward-thinking, and focused on preparing students for the real world."
Parents of 11th & 12th grade student
"We have been thoroughly impressed with CTE! Our son is in his second year at CTE in the Cybersecurity curriculum with Ms. Reeves (Teacher of the Year) It's so amazing seeing our son get certifications (OSHA, Comptia Tech+, etc) as a high school Sophomore/Junior that most people get after starting their professional careers. This year our son will be working towards a Comptia Security+ certification."
Parent of 11 grade student