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title: "HEAR HERE: OneSpartanburg rolls out ‘EDGE’ brand as county work-based learning slots push past 600"
url: https://www.herespartanburg.com/hear-here-onespartanburg-rolls-out-edge-brand-as-county-work-based-learning-slots-push-past-600/
date: 2026-04-22T19:10:22-04:00
modified: 2026-04-22T19:10:22-04:00
author: "A. Preston Acker"
categories: ["Business"]
site: "HERESpartanburg"
attribution: "HERESpartanburg"
---

# HEAR HERE: OneSpartanburg rolls out ‘EDGE’ brand as county work-based learning slots push past 600

*Source: [HERESpartanburg](https://www.herespartanburg.com/hear-here-onespartanburg-rolls-out-edge-brand-as-county-work-based-learning-slots-push-past-600/) — April 22, 2026 by A. Preston Acker*

**What we’re hearing:** OneSpartanburg has introduced a new brand — **EDGE** — to bring together Spartanburg County work-based learning efforts (internships, apprenticeships and other placements) under one easy-to-identify heading.

**Why it matters:** The group says employer commitments climbed from **203** placements in summer 2024 to **556** in summer 2025 — and are expected to **eclipse 600** for summer 2026.

**On the record:** OneSpartanburg Chief Talent Officer **Dr. Ron Garner** said EDGE “brings together all the work we’ve done so far under one easy-to-identify heading.”

**The business angle:** A bigger, more organized internship pipeline can help employers test talent earlier, reduce hiring friction and build retention — especially in high-need sectors.

**Source:** [Who’s On The Move](https://whosonthemove.com/onespartanburg-inc-reveals-work-based-learning-brand-edge/).

## What’s Happening in Spartanburg

What is EDGE in Spartanburg County?
EDGE is OneSpartanburg’s new brand for countywide work-based learning programs, including internships and apprenticeships.
How many placements are expected for summer 2026?
OneSpartanburg says employer commitments are expected to eclipse 600 placements for summer 2026.
What were the placement totals in 2024 and 2025?
OneSpartanburg says commitments grew from 203 placements in summer 2024 to 556 placements in summer 2025.