Greatness is not determined by your grades. While our educational success is primarily measured by grades in school and scores on tests, not all top students go on to succeed in their careers, or in life, for that matter. There is more to achieving greatness than simply presenting stellar transcripts from an Ivy League school. […]
CTS Steps Up to Aid Workers Affected by Nuclear Layoffs
The recent layoffs of more than 5,000 workers at the V.C. Summer nuclear power plant in Jenkinsville has impacted not only the state of South Carolina economically, but more specifically local families devastated by the sudden loss of income. The town of Chapin, among other nearby communities, has been particularly hit hard, with many […]
Technology Sheds Light on the Great American Eclipse
The historic total solar eclipse destined to traverse the United States on August 21 is a rare opportunity for the world to see and learn from the phenomenon of our universe. For months, schools have been teaching about astronomy and providing students with projects that will come alive on that day. Museums and planetariums have […]
Celebrate Freedom!
“May we think of freedom not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.” — Peter Marshall “Where liberty dwells, there is my country.” — Benjamin Franklin “Humanity has won its battle. Liberty now has a country.” — Marquis de Lafayette
The Murph WOD: Memorial to a Hero
Lt. Michael P. Murphy (USN) is remembered each Memorial Day, along with thousands of other men and women who gave their lives for the freedom we all enjoy every day. A Navy Seal, Lt. Murphy left a legacy of bravery during his service to our country on foreign soil where he put his life on […]
Reagan: Peace Is a Fragile Thing That Needs Constant Vigilance
Memorial Day Speech by President Ronald Reagan, May 26, 1986, Arlington National Cemetery Today is the day we put aside to remember fallen heroes and to pray that no heroes will ever have to die for us again. It’s a day of thanks for the valor of others, a day to remember the splendor of […]
CTS Investments Support Local Community Causes
Each year Core Technology Solutions engages local causes that encourage youth, business, and education in the area. Many businesses work with community organizations and schools to support growth, highlight opportunities, and mentor students. CTS leadership sees these causes as opportunities to build relationships, foster good will, and prepare young people for the real world. Several […]
Teaching Graduates to Fail in Order to Succeed
Information technology has never been a static industry. From the outset of developing processes to better handle how information is collected, processed, distributed, and utilized, technology has grown to handle more data better. This has had a profound impact on research as well as commerce. Our world is better for the dynamic nature of IT. […]
Relationships = Referrals = Recruitment
Just about anywhere you look for statistics on hiring, the referral variable always seems to bubble up as one of the top factors in successful recruiting and selection. Just about any type of referral will help you get beyond the online application and the robotic resume reviewer. If your resume can pass through the hands […]
Relational Success: It’s Not All About Me
“We do not convince people to buy an idea or thing, but rather we simply uncover and relate to their needs and their needs only.” That’s the advice of management consultant Kevin Catlin, owner at Insight Strategies, Inc., in his article “The best sales advice I ever got was from a surfer dude.” Recounting his […]
