Clover enjoys a diverse, educated and skilled workforce. Although many residents commute to work due to the wider range of employment opportunities, most would jump at the opportunity to work in their own home town. Per the 2000 Census, the highest percentage of jobs was in the manufacturing sector, excluding education positions. Clover's workforce is ready to meet today's new manufacturing and commercial opportunities.
If training is required, York Technical College offers a number of programs to assist you in meeting your workforce needs. York Tech is the Catawba Region's Center for Accelerated Technology Training which emphasizes pre-employment training for new and expanding industry in York County and a comprehensive Continuing Education program where citizens can continually upgrade their skills.
The ReadySC program is South Carolina's unique and outstanding workforce training resource for companies locating or expanding in the state. The State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education (TECH) operates the workforce training program and oversees the statewide Technical Education College System. ReadySC recruits, screens, and trains individuals for specific assignments with new businesses and industries as well as expanding businesses. With the exception of very specialized areas, the workforce training is provided at no cost to the company. The program is funded entirely with state money and imposes no target populations.