Hiring event happens Friday

Rebecca Collett • November 1, 2021

Hiring event is set for November 5 at Trident Tech in Dorchester County

The Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce and Dorchester County Economic Development are hosting a career and job fair on Friday, November 5, 2021 from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm at the Trident Technical College campus, 10055 Dorchester Road, in Summerville. 


Registration for businesses to secure their spot is underway.  From the businesses that have registered, there are currently 1,880 open jobs ranging in pay from $10 per hour to $150,000 per year. 


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“We’ve heard from our business community that they need workers,” Rita Berry, the Chamber President and CEO, explained. “We want to provide solutions. We’re connecting employers with high-quality employees through this hiring event.” 


Businesses from across all sectors will be on site at TTC’s campus in Summerville to connect with job seekers in an effort to fill full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions.   There are a broad range of openings and schedules to fit candidates’ needs and availability. 


Job seekers are encouraged to come with resumes and be prepared for interviews. Applicants are encouraged to register ahead of the event via the Chamber’s website at
https://www.greatersummerville.org/career-job-fair


The event will include lunch sponsored by Dorchester County Economic Development from a free food truck. 


Employers:


American Tactical, Inc.

BID Group Technologies US Inc.

Bosch Charleston

Cambria Hotel Summerville-Charleston

Caregivers Unlimited, LLC

Chick-fil-A of Summerville & Goose Creek

Cintas Corporation

Coastal Pediatric Associates

Dennis Eagle Inc

Dorchester County Government (Human Resources)

Econ Development

ECS Southeast LLP

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Grand Forest Inc.

Interfor US Inc

Johnson & Wilson Real Estate

KION North America

Knights Companies

Lowcountry Hotels

M&M Staffing

MFG

Mid-America Apartment Communities

Northwestern Mutual

OL Thompson Construction Co., Inc

Palmetto State Armory

ProLogistix/Resource

Roper Staffing

S&ME

Sanders Brothers Construction Co., Inc

SC Vocational Rehabilitation Dept.

SC Works

Scout Boats Inc.

Sea Island Land Development

Senior Helpers

Showa Denko Carbon

Standex Scientific

Summerville Chamber

Summerville CPW

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group

Thorne Research

Trident

Volvo Cars

W International

Walmart Import Distribution Center

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