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Meet Kirsten Pratt

Kirsten is the Associate Vice President of Apprenticeship Carolina with the responsibility of supporting division operations, leading the Apprenticeship Consultant team, developing processes to align apprenticeship grants, and growing registered apprenticeships statewide and in the Midlands.

Native of Savannah, GA, Kirsten has called SC her home since 2007 loving every minute of the hospitality and opportunity it has provided her. Growing up in a family of university faculty and staff with business savvy shaped her passion for entrepreneurship and higher education. She has enjoyed working with businesses throughout her career in several different capacities including Human Resources, Analytics, Business Development, Career Development and more. Kirsten earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from South Carolina State University and a Master of Science in Marketing Research from Clemson University. In 2021, she earned her Project Management Professional Certificate. She is energized by any opportunity to fulfill needs that uplift others.

 

What three words would you use to describe yourself? 

Responsible, Bold, Adaptable

 

Please tell us about your job.

The Associate Vice President role in its current capacity is newer to the Division of Apprenticeship Carolina. It is a pivotal role to align planning and execution of multiple apprenticeship grants and resources awarded to Apprenticeship Carolina to support SC registered apprenticeship employer sponsors and registered apprentices. Within my role, I support the Apprenticeship Consultant team in strategizing growth, directing activity, and supporting regional efforts. Additionally, I provide consultative services to SC employers with a statewide reach and within the Midlands region of SC (Fairfield, Lexington, and Richland counties).

 

What is something that you love about your job?

I love working with our team. We work hard and care abundantly! Everyone I have interacted with is helpful and passionate about supporting SC citizens and SC employers.

 

What drew you to apprenticeship?

I have been afforded multiple growth opportunities – given a chance to sink or swim.  Apprenticeship is a chance and a lifeboat given to those with the drive to learn and grow from no knowledge to master level in their career of choice.

 

What is something that you enjoy or appreciate the most about being Associate Vice President?

It is exciting to expand the platform of support I can provide to the state through supporting and empowering others and impacting processes that continue to make registered apprenticeship easy and fun to do in South Carolina.

 

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