In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President […]
Happy Veterans Day
Core Technology Solutions joins every American in remembrance of all who served in our armed forces from generations past until now. How thankful we are for your sacrifice — and that of your loved ones — to stand up for the freedoms we have enjoyed as a nation since our founding. Previously known as Armistice […]
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
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 […]
Merry Christmas from Core Technology Solutions
A very Merry Christmas from all the staff at Core Technology Solutions!
CTS Celebrates Success at Annual Christmas Gathering
Core Technology Solutions hosted their annual Christmas celebration last week, attended by more than 60 staff, clients, vendors, and special guests from the Midlands. At what has become one of the highlights of the year, guests were quick to remark how much CTS invests in the lives of the people with whom they work. Plenty of […]
A Thanksgiving Proclamation
Washington, D.C. October 3, 1863 By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they […]
The Weather Channel and IBM Partner to Forecast More Than Just Hurricanes
Technology, big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT) is the backbone of business forecasting today. That’s why IBM purchased The Weather Company in 2015, according to a MarketWatch report this past June. While Big Blue is positioned to use its considerable data-crunching resources to get a better handle on the weather, there’s more to the […]
CTS Creates Career Opportunities for Chapin Students
Joshua LeClerg, senior at Chapin High School, didn’t want summer to end—not because of time on the lake with friends and family—but because of his work at Core Technology Solutions. Josh was selected in the spring for a paid internship program offered to Chapin area juniors and seniors by CTS. “It’s been the highlight of […]
God Bless America
IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which […]
Honoring Those Who Sacrificed
America was founded on the service of men and women who sacrificed much for our freedom, especially on the battlefield. Memorial Day finds its roots in the midst of one of our nation’s greatest battles, the Civil War. Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of […]
CTS Joins iTs|SC to Foster Technology Growth
Within the past few decades, technology has come to define Columbia, SC as one of the leading destinations for businesses who rely on top IT talent, both locally and globally. And with companies such as Colonial Life/Unum, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aflac, Seibels, and many more, that need for technology solutions is greatest in the […]
CTS President Wins Business Partner Award
Chapin, SC – Vivian Ford, President of Core Technology Solutions, earned the 2016 Business Partner of the Year award from Lexington Richland School District 5 for her work on the Student Improvement Council at Spring Hill High School in Chapin. She was one of many business and community volunteers who were honored recently by the district. As […]
9 Keys That Will Unlock Recruiting Success
The competition for IT talent is brutal. Why? Because technology professionals are in high demand and have the luxury of frequently declining offers or holding out for better ones. In many cases today, IT managers and recruiters are missing out on the best talent due to ineffective recruiting processes (e.g. we’ve always done it this […]
Are You Going Nuts in Your Job?
I think I hit a squirrel on the road the other day. I didn’t mean to, but the poor little guy was skittering all over the road so fast, so confused, that he didn’t really know which way to go. That’s pretty much a squirrel’s life if he lives near a busy road. One day he […]
