Connecting Ideas and Leaders

SC EPIC Cradle to Career is the inaugural gathering of leading researchers, policymakers, and agency partners working to connect economic research with education and workforce policy in South Carolina. This year's program focuses on strengthening the human capital pipeline—from early childhood to career. Through expert panels and collaborative roundtables, the conference aims to spark data-driven strategies that support economic opportunity across the state. Hosted by EPIC, this marks the launch of an annual event series.