Workforce Development

The basis of any great enterprise is its workforce.  Highly trained, motivated technical and professional staff can propel a business to the upper echelon of the mart of modern commerce.

Beaufort is at the epicenter of a strong, diverse workforce development network.  We're home to South Carolina's newest four-year state university as well as one of the oldest and most respected technical schools in the state.  But that's only the tip of the iceberg.  Beaufort's public and private secondary schools prepare students to meet the challenges innate to today's business environment.

Check out the information below and discover how your workforce will excel in Beaufort!
 

 

University of South Carolina--Beaufort
Technical College of the Lowcountry
Public Secondary Programs
Other Workforce Development Assistance

 
 

University of South Carolina--Beaufort

USCB is South Carolina's newest accredited four-year university.  Offering six Bachelor's Degree programs and a number of Associate's Degree programs, USCB provides employers with a flexible programming schedule, designed to meet the needs of any working student.

Degree programs in Business Management and Hospitality Management offer your employees a chance to learn in a real-world setting with some of America's top companies in the Southeast's premier tourist destination.

Additionally, USCB offers a number of specialized continuing education programs.  These are designed to provide up-to-date training to members of the medical and professional community, ensuring that these employees remain productive and highly motivated to meet the needs of your customers.
 

 

Technical College of the Lowcountry

TCL is one of South Carolina's oldest and most respected technical academic institutions. The College offers a number of Associate's Degree programs including Building Construction Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Computer Technology,
Industrial Electronics Technology, Nursing (ADN), Radiology Technology, and a host of others.

In addition to these programs, the College offers specialized training opportunities designed to meet specific client needs.  TCL can tailor a program to fit your timeline and site resources.  Whether your company is getting ready for start-up or just providing an update on vocational technologies, TCL can ensure a well-trained and dynamic workforce.
 

 

Public Secondary Programs

Beaufort County Public School District sponsors the Academy for Career Excellence, offering rigorous occupational and technical training in 22 programs including: Culinary Arts,  Graphic Communications, Auto Body Technology, Pre-Engineering Technology, Computer Technology and Cisco Networking, among others. Students from grades 10-12 are accepted to ACE programs from each of the school district’s high schools.
 

 

Other Workforce Development Assistance

The Center for Accelerated Training, a program of the South Carolina Department of Commerce, provides recruiting, assessment, training development, and management and implementation services to companies who are creating new jobs with competitive wages and benefits. These services are provided through state funds at minimal or no cost and training is developed to meet specific requirements of each customer. Training may be delivered through pre-employment or on the job activities dependent on the time frames and individual needs of the customer.