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Nexans cuts ribbon on one-of-a-kind Berkeley County renewable energy plant

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) – An energy company hosted a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning for a new plant in Charleston designed to support the U.S. offshore wind market. The subsea cable facility, Nexans, will bring hundreds of jobs… Read More

Economic Development and School District Host Job Fair for High School Students and Public

Hiring Berkeley County Industries Can Connect with High School Seniors and Job Seeking Residents at Free Events This is an open invitation for two upcoming job fairs that will be coming up in Berkeley County. These particular job… Read More

Scholarships Available for New ManuFirst SC Session Starting August 16

Four-week training course prepares County residents for manufacturing jobs MONCKS CORNER, S.C.- (Tuesday, July 20, 2021)- Berkeley County residents interested in growing their qualifications for manufacturing jobs can apply for scholarships for the ManuFirst SC program HERE. This free program is… Read More

Berkeley County Offers Manufacturing Training Scholarships in Cainhoy

(Thursday, January 16, 2020) Berkeley County will host an information meeting to provide training for manufacturing positions on Thursday, January 30, 2020. The meeting will be held at Cainhoy Elementary School. It is open to Berkeley County residents… Read More

21 Graduate from ManuFirst SC Program in Cross SC

[Nov 15, 2019] Berkeley County was honored to celebrate the 21 graduates from the ManuFirst program in Cross yesterday evening. The County worked with Berkeley County School District, Trident Technical College, and others to celebrate these individuals’ success in the… Read More

New Manufacturing Apprenticeship Alliance looks to create Custom Industrial Maintenance Program

In response to industry demand, Trident Technical College is exploring the development of a new Manufacturing Apprenticeship Alliance for industry sector partnerships to create in-demand, adult manufacturing apprenticeships. These unique programs will be employer-led and designed for industry needs based… Read More

ManuFirst SC Students in Cross Plan for Graduation Celebration

[Oct 28, 2019] – Over 20 adult residents of the Cross community and surrounding area are preparing for a graduation ceremony for the ManuFirst SC program. The celebration will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at 6pm… Read More

Trident Workforce Development Area Incumbent Worker Training Program Funding Available

[Oct. 23, 2019] Incumbent Worker Training funds (IWT) is being made available under provisions of the Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act.   The Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Program provides funding to help cover the costs of training needed to… Read More

Berkeley County Continues to Offer Scholarships for Manufacturing Training

Sign-up and information session scheduled Thursday, September 5 at 6 p.m. MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Thursday, August 22, 2019) Berkeley County will host an information meeting to provide training for manufacturing positions on Thursday, September 5, 6 pm…. Read More

Berkeley’s ManuFirst SC graduates ready to join local workforce

By Jenna-Ley Harrison jharrison@journalscene.com Aug 19, 2019  Thirty-two Berkeley County residents celebrate graduating from the ManuFirst SC program on Aug. 13 at St. Stephen Elementary School. Berkeley County Supervisor Johnny Cribb (left) shakes hands with program graduate Daylon… Read More