Employers of Education Excellence Confirmed

Member Submission • February 27, 2026

The award recognizes local employers that provide and/or participate in career development opportunities or partnerships that focus on the future work world.

As leaders and corporate partners in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties, you understand the critical role a well-prepared workforce plays in our economic vitality. 


Therefore, with grand regard, the Trident RECAB congratulates Sanders Brothers Construction as the 2025 Employer of Education Excellence!  The award recognizes local employers that provide and/or participate in career development opportunities or partnerships that focus on the future work world. 


Thank you, Sanders Brothers Construction, for participating in focused careers sessions with school counselors to discuss industry trends, workforce needs, and how best to prepare students for the future.  Sanders Brothers Construction shared real-world experiences and valuable feedback to help students develop essential interview skills, technical and soft skills, and also inspired students to explore diverse career paths.

In addition, the Trident RECAB bids, “Well Done” to the following companies currently nominated for the 2026 Employer of Education Excellence award and possible nomination for the 2026 South Carolina Workforce Champion award.

  • ATI Foundation
  • Boeing South Carolina
  • Cullum Mechanical Construction, Inc.
  • Discovery Education
  • Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office
  • FBI
  • HII Newport News Shipbuilding – Charleston Operations
  • Lidia Solutions, LLC
  • Maritime Association of South Carolina 
  • Maymont Homes
  • NASA SC Space Grant Consortium College of Charleston
  • NUCOR STEEL BERKELEY
  • Resonac Graphite America (Showa Denko Carbon)
  • Roper St Francis Healthcare
  • SANDERS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION
  • SC ARMY National Guard
  • Shon Barnwell Events, LLC.
  • South Carolina Department of Education
  • South Carolina Department of Public Health
  • South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce 
  • AI and Cybersecurity Department at The Citadel
  • The Culinary Institute of Charleston at Trident Technical College
  • Tribal Treehouse
  • Volvo Cars USA LLC


Nominees:  Thank you for joining several powerful initiatives designed to support career development by offering career workshops, in-kind and financial support, career resources, virtual career talks, educator tours, and world of work planning sessions with high school seniors.


Are you a champion of the workforce or an employer of excellence in SC?  

Corporate neighbors, there is still time!  Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties are encouraged to nominate local employers who offer career development opportunities in the region.  In addition, the regional award recipient will be automatically nominated for the SC Workforce Champion award presented in the fall of 2026.

Nominations will be accepted through June 30, 2026, at the following link:  2026 Employer of Education Excellence.

 

 Questions, contact Patricia Ferguson, Trident RECAB/RWA at [email protected]


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