Sen. Karl Allen was recently recognized by Greenville Technical College as a champion of second chances for his efforts to provide opportunities for the poor, the under-served and the under-skilled.

“We are pleased to recognize the strong contributions Sen. Allen has made to the Upstate through sustained efforts to assist people who have at one time made a mistake,” said Keith Miller, Greenville Tech president. “Through these efforts that one mistake can be left in the past as people have an opportunity to move forward.”