NORTH CHARLESTON (August 28, 2023) – SC Works Trident is partnering with economic

development leaders from Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties to host three

workforce career fairs in September for Workforce Development Month.

Each county economic development department will co‐host a job fair throughout the month

to maximize opportunities for job seekers to connect with top‐private sector employers and

learn more about the open positions available.

“We are excited to join with our economic development partners to offer three opportunities for job

seekers to meet with the region’s top employers,” said BCDCOG Workforce Development Director

Sharon Goss. “No matter what county you reside in, there are great careers available and SC Works

Trident is ready to partner with you to take your next step.”

The full schedule is as follows:

 Berkeley Workforce Career Fair: Wednesday, September 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the

Berkeley County Administration Building, 1003 Highway 52 in Moncks Corner.

Register for Berkeley.

 Dorchester Workforce Career Fair: Wednesday, September 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at

Trident Technical College - Dorchester Campus, 10055 Dorchester Rd. in Summerville.

Register for Dorchester.

 Charleston Workforce Career Fair: Wednesday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at

ECPI University, 3800 Paramount Dr. in North Charleston.

Register for Charleston.

More on the partnership from our economic development partners:

“Berkeley County Economic Development is proud to collaborate with our neighboring counties to

showcase the unique array of career opportunities each county offers,” said Berkeley County Economic

Development Workforce Development Manager Corey McClary. “Our Tri‐County partnership is

valuable to us and a paramount part of our continued investment in the people who live and work

here.”

“Here in Dorchester County, as well as throughout the Trident Region, we understand it is crucial to

prepare our workforce with the skills needed for tomorrow’s careers,” said Dorchester County

Economic Development Deputy Director Michelle McDonald. “We are striving to make every local

citizen competitively hirable, whether they’ve been here for years or are one of the 37 new residents

moving to our area every day. Throughout Workforce Development Month, we want to connect every

job seeker with the many opportunities to grow and prosper in Dorchester County.”

"Workforce Development Month presents a pivotal moment for us to come together as a community

and empower job seekers on their path to success,” said Charleston County Economic Development

Senior Director Ashley Richardson. “This initiative underscores our commitment to cultivating a robust

workforce equipped with the skills and insights required to thrive in tomorrow's job landscape. We

invite job seekers from Charleston County and every corner of the Trident Region to seize these

openings and forge ahead with confidence.”

To maximize the benefits of the event, attendees should observe the following guidelines:

 Bring an updated resume to the hiring event

 Be prepared for an on‐site interview

 Email updated resume to employers if needed

SC Works Trident is available to provide resume assistance to job seekers ahead of the events. Those

interested in this service can book an appointment with a career coach at scworkstrident.org/scheduler.

ABOUT SC WORKS TRIDENT

SC Works Trident comprises one‐stop centers in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties. SC Works

Trident offers a variety of services to help employers and job seekers meet their workforce development

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