Education & Workforce
Our mission is to raise awareness about the exceptional educational opportunities available in our community and serve as a vital resource for families living in or moving to Dorchester County
EDUCATION & WORKFORCE
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Dorchester County provides a wide range of educational opportunities, boasting an award-winning public school system, various private and parochial school options, and over two dozen college and university campuses, ensuring comprehensive access to higher education.
Dorchester School District Two
Dorchester School District Two, one of the two districts serving the county, is a leader in education within the Lowcountry. It is the larger district, with over 26,500 students enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year.
Dorchester School District Four
Serving the growing student body of Upper Dorchester County, Dorchester School District Four provides a robust curriculum across all academic levels, from Pre-K to high school. The district focuses on career-oriented education, offering honors and advanced placement courses alongside college prep and tech programs.
Dorchester County Career and Technology Center
The Dorchester County Career and Technology Center leads the way in career and technical education, offering 18 specialized programs that equip students with skills and certifications for the workforce. Programs include fields such as Auto Collision, Architectural Design, Culinary Arts, and Welding.
Developing the Workforce
Apprenticeship Carolina
Apprenticeship Carolina™ spearheads registered apprenticeship programs in South Carolina, fostering economic growth through innovation and partnerships. The initiative promotes youth and adult apprenticeships, helping businesses and communities flourish.
Be Pro Be Proud
A state-of-the-art, custom-designed trailer featuring hands-on simulators for various trades such as welding and truck driving travels across the state, visiting schools, fairs, career centers, and more, to promote skilled trades.
ReadySC
ReadySC offers comprehensive services to qualifying companies, aiming to provide them with a well-prepared initial workforce.
SC Future Makers
The South Carolina Future Makers initiative aims to connect the next generation with opportunities in the state, bridge the STEM skills gap, and retain talent for future economic growth.
DD2 CTE
Students in Dorchester District Two’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs can explore various careers and develop a pathway to becoming “College and Career Ready.”
Trident Technical College Dorchester Campus
Trident Technical College, with campuses throughout Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties, offers over 150 study programs, including online and evening classes.
WIOA
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps job seekers access employment, education, and training, and matches employers with skilled workers to compete globally.
Training Concepts
Training Concepts Academy provides business and technology training, offering hands-on courses by industry experts in areas like cloud computing, cybersecurity, and project management.
SC Codes
SC Codes is a platform and community that connects South Carolinians with education and resources for careers in technology, offering free technology education and empowering programmers throughout the state.
Arclabs
Arclabs has been training students in welding, pipe fitting, and inspection for over a decade, focusing on hands-on education that meets employer needs.
Palmetto Training
Palmetto Training, Inc. offers training in CDL, CNC, welding, and forklift certification in various South Carolina locations, providing job placement assistance and monthly employer recruitment