South Carolina has the workforce entrusted to build the automobiles, airplanes, and advanced materials demanded by today’s market. As a state whose economy is built on manufacturing, South Carolina has taken extraordinary measures to ensure that we can provide a skilled workforce ready for the specific requirements of your company. Our renowned workforce training program and technical college system are second to none, and the state is one of four in the nation to certify our workforce through the nationally recognized WorkKeys® testing and certification program.

Beaufort County boasts 3 military installations including the Marine Corps Air Station, with the addition of F-35 operations and training facilities. Because of the military bases located in the county, your company will benefit from the steady flow of trained and experienced transitioning military personnel and spouses readily available in the region.

In addition, the area is served by:

• The University of South Carolina - Beaufort (USCB)

• Collaborative Pipeline Programs linking K-12, Technical College of the Lowcountry and the University of South Carolina - Beaufort

• Technical College of the Lowcountry

• Early college and career programs

For more information on the available workforce in Beaufort County and surrounding areas, click here. 
 

Workforce & Population by 30, 45 and 60 Minute Drive Times

	Beaufort County	30 minutes	45 minutes	60 minutes
	Population	296,456	1,013,737	1,167,510
	Workforce	114,929	478,372	550,920

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