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USCA LIFE
From left to right: William Floyd, S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director, USCA LIFE Students Marissa Forger, Chaz Truesdell and Commissioner Felicia Johnson
December 2, 2025

S.C. leaders engage with USCA LIFE students in workforce readiness
The Sertoma Club of Aiken donated some of the proceeds from its inaugural ball drop fundraiser to student scholarships at USCA. Photo courtesy of Sertoma Club of Aiken
November 20, 2025

Helo golf ball drop makes money for student scholarships
Zoe Hodgeson, a first-year USCA LIFE student, spent time working at Ginger Bee Boutique.
October 23, 2025

In the News: USCA LIFE students serve as celebrity employees in downtown Aiken
Evan Allgood (left) works part-time at the Chick-fil-A on Edgefield Road in North Augusta. Amelia Carpenter (far right) says she’s proud to work at Hair by Brooke in Downtown Aiken, co-owned by Brooke Auletta (center) and Brooke Battisto.
July 8, 2025

USCA LIFE students find their voice and vocation
Beginning top left moving right: Quey Kelly, Alex Corson, Evan Allgood Brayden Thompson, Jesse Reyes, Ryan Johnson, Megan Weeks, Lizzy Cottington. Bottom row from left to right: Lilly Colwell, Chelsea Best, Neva Bassett, Evan Smith, Amelia Carpenter.
April 30, 2025

USCA LIFE celebrates first graduating class
FOX News spoke with USCA LIFE student Ava Shahbahrami after she was accepted into Phi Mu Sorority
March 24, 2025

FOX News talks with USCA LIFE student after she joins Phi Mu Sorority

USCA LIFE student enjoys working on assignments using his brand-new iPad Pro provided by the program.
October 8, 2024

USCA LIFE Program advances instruction with new Apple tech
Ava (left) and Jules (right) have been best friends since the first grade and are now a part of USCA's LIFE Program for students with intellectual disabilities.
September 17, 2024

Concert to boost USCA LIFE Scholarships
Back Row: Dr. Daniel Heimmermann (left), Dr. Melissa Martin (middle), and Dr. Phillip Bridgmon (right); Front Row: Neva Bassett (left), and Ava Shahbahrami (right)
August 30, 2024

USCA LIFE students get Ruby's Rainbow Scholarships
Ava (left) and Jules (right) have been best friends since the first grade and are now a part of USCA's LIFE Program for students with intellectual disabilities.
August 21, 2024

Best friends continue journey with USCA LIFE
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