Developing technical talent in South Carolina
Develop Carolina is a registered apprenticeship!
Learn more about our partnership with Apprenticeship Carolina in this Press Release.
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Tech in South Carolina is growing. We are providing pathways for ready-to-work engineering talent.
Develop Carolina is a registered apprenticeship for early-career technical talent seeking an entry point into the tech industry. We’re here to provide a bridge for skilled talent to work in South Carolina’s most innovative companies.
Here’s how it works.
ongoing training and mentorship
Apprentices attend virtual classrooms two days per week for in-depth learning. Our curriculum can be tailored to match their on-the-job needs, and they receive weekly mentorship for additional support.
host skilled talent
Hosting apprentices is a solution for finding skilled, coachable talent. It saves recruitment, vetting, interviewing, and onboarding time and resources. The apprentices will work three days a week for six months, providing ample opportunity to learn and grow while making meaningful contributions to the company.
win-win solution
Develop Carolina’s apprenticeship model is a win-win. Companies get a chance to find and develop top talent ready to contribute to their projects. Apprentices launch their careers with valuable hands-on experience and guidance.
Interested in participating?
Applications accepted on a rolling basis. We are currently accepting applications for our July 2024 start date. Please visit our Events page for upcoming Applicant Information Sessions.
Interested in hosting apprentices?
If you are with a technology and innovation company and would like to host apprentices starting in July 2024, let us know here and our team will contact you.
Stronger together.
Develop Carolina is a partnership powered by the South Carolina Department of Employmant and Workforce, Build Carolina, Appalachian Regional Commission, and Apprenticeship Carolina.
Columbia Business Report (July 28, 2021): New program aimed at creating software developers
Newberry Observer (August 16, 2021): Fellowship program for software developers to launch this fall
The Buzz Podcast (Sept. 1, 2021): Laura McIntosh, Managing Director of SC Office of Innovation