Your Career.
Your Future.

These tools are great starting points if you're exploring options or want to understand which careers align with your interests, skills, and goals. Perfect for students, career changers, and anyone planning their next move.

• My Next Move – An interactive career exploration tool that matches your interests with possible careers across industries.

• CareerOneStop – A comprehensive resource from the U.S. Department of Labor offering career assessments, industry profiles, and planning tools.

• STEM Career Table – Lists a wide range of STEM careers with key data on wages, growth, and education.

• Department of Defense STEM – Career Exploration – Showcases science, technology, engineering, and math careers that support national security.

• ComputerScience.org – Careers – Breaks down tech and computer science roles, salary expectations, and how to get started.

• SC Tech System – Connects you to South Carolina’s technical colleges offering hands-on training in high-demand fields.

• Career Cluster Guides – SC Department of Education – Explore industries, job roles, and educational pathways with these career-focused guides.

If you’re ready to skill up, these resources help you find eligible training providers, apprenticeship programs, and education partners that align with in-demand careers.

• Apprenticeship.gov – Career Seekers – Learn how to earn while you learn with nationally recognized apprenticeships.

• SC Path – Eligible Training Providers – Search state-approved training programs eligible for workforce funding.

• SC Works – Registered Apprenticeships – Find apprenticeship opportunities tailored to South Carolina’s workforce needs.

• Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing – Fast-track your way into high-tech manufacturing careers that support national defense.

•Advanced Manufacturing Career Pathways Map – Visualizes career pathways in manufacturing and links to relevant training opportunities.

These platforms provide tools and guidance for finding jobs, preparing for interviews, and accessing services like résumé help and career counseling.

• USAJobs.gov – The official job board for U.S. federal government positions, including internships and military transition roles.

• CareerOneStop – Also offers tools to build resumes, practice interviews, and find local training and job centers.

• SC Works – Jobseeker Programs – Offers a wide range of free services for jobseekers, including job matching, career workshops, and employment programs.

• WorkLink – A regional hub for jobseekers, training resources, and career coaching in the Upstate SC area.

For those interested in specialized industries like maritime or defense, these links highlight opportunities in growing, essential sectors.

• Build Submarines– Explore careers in submarine manufacturing and support the future of U.S. defense.

• Maritime Jobs VA – Find high-demand maritime careers in Virginia’s coastal and shipbuilding industries.

• My Maritime Career – Explores career paths in the maritime industry with info on training, certifications, and job types.

• Careers in Maritime – Offers insights into engineering and technical roles within shipbuilding and marine industries.

• Crewlinker – Jobs at Sea – A global job board focused on maritime professionals looking for work at sea.

• Get Into Energy Jobs – Connects job seekers to careers in the energy sector, including utilities, engineering, and linework.

• MRS Jobs (Materials Research Jobs) – Career listings and resources for scientists, engineers, and professionals in materials science.

• Space Talent – A career platform for emerging talent in aerospace, space tech, and satellite industries.

• NASA Careers – Explore internship, fellowship, and career opportunities with the nation’s space agency.

• NOAA Careers – Opportunities in weather, climate, oceans, and fisheries with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

• CybersecurityJobs.com – Job board and career resource for professionals looking to enter or advance in cybersecurity.

Funding can be a major barrier to accessing training or launching a workforce initiative. These grant programs can help cover costs and unlock new opportunities.

• Skills Training Grants – U.S. Department of Labor– Federal funding to support skills development and retraining.

• Find Grant Opportunities – U.S. Department of Labor – A searchable database for government workforce-related grants.

• Health Workforce Grant – Funding opportunities for those entering or supporting the healthcare workforce.

• CareerOneStop – Offers a searchable database of financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, and fellowships for job training and education.