Tri-County Partners Host Regional Career Fair for Students and Job Seekers

Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties team up to connect graduating seniors and the public with top employers across the Lowcountry.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:06pm

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A stylized 3D digital illustration depicting a miniature career fair booth with job seekers and employers interacting, representing the collaborative regional effort to connect people with high-demand careers.The Your Next Step Career Fair provides a vital pipeline for Lowcountry students and job seekers to find employment in the region's most in-demand industries.Charleston Today

Berkeley County is joining forces with Charleston and Dorchester counties to help hundreds of graduating high school seniors and Lowcountry adults find jobs in the region's most in-demand career fields. The annual Your Next Step Career Fair, hosted by SC Works Trident, will take place on April 23 at the Charleston Area Convention Center, offering students and the public a direct pipeline to employers across the Tri-County area.

Why it matters

This collaborative event aims to address workforce needs in the rapidly growing Lowcountry region by matching local talent with in-demand jobs. The fair provides a valuable opportunity for graduating seniors and job seekers to connect directly with major employers and explore diverse career paths.

The details

The Your Next Step Career Fair will be split into two sessions - the morning session from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. is open exclusively to graduating high school seniors from Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, while the afternoon session from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. is open to the public. Attendees will be able to meet one-on-one with employers representing eight high-demand industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, IT, military, business, transportation, and construction.

  • The Your Next Step Career Fair will take place on Friday, April 23, 2026.
  • The morning session from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. is open exclusively to graduating high school seniors.
  • The afternoon session from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. is open to the public.

The players

SC Works Trident

The organization hosting the Your Next Step Career Fair.

BCDCOG

The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments, which is supporting the event.

Corey McClary

The Workforce Development Manager for Berkeley County Government.

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What they’re saying

“This collaborative event aligns with our commitment to ensuring our region remains a place for everyone to thrive and grow.”

— Ron Mitchum, BCDCOG Executive Director

“We're proud to once again partner on a regional career fair that opens doors for job seekers while creating meaningful connections between graduating seniors and trusted employers.”

— Corey McClary, Workforce Development Manager for Berkeley County Government

What’s next

Graduating high school seniors from Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties must pre-register for the morning session of the career fair. The public can attend the afternoon session without pre-registration.

The takeaway

This regional career fair demonstrates the Tri-County area's commitment to workforce development and economic growth by providing a valuable opportunity for students and job seekers to connect directly with major employers and explore diverse career paths in high-demand industries.