NEW Training Programs Now Available in the SCA Region
*Limited Scholarship Opportunities Are Available -
Register Now to Reserve Your Spot!*
SouthernCarolina Alliance is pleased to provide certified instruction programs for Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Welding, Machine Tool Technology, and Industrial Maintenance Electrical & Instrumentation (IMEI) at the new Advanced Manufacturing Training Center, located at 3791 Allendale-Fairfax Highway in Fairfax, South Carolina.
UPCOMING COURSES TO BEGIN: FEBRUARY 16, 2026
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: FEBRUARY 9, 2026
Programs
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A). This program prepares students to obtain their CDL-A from SCDMV, enabling them to seek employment as professional drivers. (148 Hours)
- Welding with NCCER Certification. Students will learn different cutting types, including Oxyfuel, Plasma Arc, Pulse MIG, and be fully prepared to pass their D-1-1 exam in order to start a welding career. OSHA and Forklift certification also included. (170 hours)
- Machine Tool Technology. Students will learn how to set and operate basic machine tools (lathe, mill, drill press, band saw, grinder), interpret simple drawings and manufacture simple parts. NIMS, OSHA and Forklift certifications. (15 weeks)
- Industrial Maintenance Electrical & Instrumentation. This program prepares learners for careers as skilled electrical and instrumentation technicians. Students learn how to safely install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical instruments and equipment in a variety of applications. NCCER, OSHA and Forklift certifications. (15 weeks)
- One-Day Forklift training and certification available.
The Right Training for
- Career Advancement
- GED Graduates
- High School Students
- Military
- Persons with disabilities who strive to achieve competitive employment
- Recent High School and College Graduates
- Underemployed
- Unemployed
- Veterans
Advantages
- Short-Term Courses – Get trained quickly.
- National Certifications.
- Assistance with Job readiness and placement.
- Low Cost/High Value – CDL $5900, Welding $5800, Machine Tool $5,500, Industrial Maintenance $5,500, One-Day Forklift $500
- Full Scholarships available to residents of Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell and Hampton Counties.
Enroll Now
Courses kick off February 16, 2026. Deadline to Register February 9, 2026.