Open House November 14th at 12:00 PM at BASEcamp

BEAUFORT, SC –- November 3, 2025 –- The Beaufort Digital Corridor Foundation (BDCF) is pleased to announce a partnership with Google to offer local residents scholarships for Google Career Certificates in seven high-demand career fields.

The career learning paths include Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing & E-Commerce, IT Support, Project Management, and UX Design (all with AI Essentials skills incorporated throughout).

Nearly two-thirds of all new jobs created since 2010 require either high- or medium-level digital skills, but one in three American workers have very limited or no digital skills. To help bridge that gap, the Google Career Certificates prepare individuals for careers in high-growth industries in as little as three to six months. The self-paced courses are hosted on the Coursera online learning platform and require no prior experience.

"Investing in digital skills training today builds the foundation for a stronger workforce tomorrow," said Jess O'Brien, Executive Director of the Beaufort Digital Corridor. "We are honored to have been selected as a local partner to bring the Google Career Certificates to Beaufort and surrounding communities. These scholarships create powerful opportunities for residents to upskill, reskill, and unlock access to high-wage, high-demand career paths."

The Beaufort Digital Corridor will host an Open House on Friday, November 14th at 12:00 PM at BASEcamp (500 Carteret Street, Suite D) to provide more information about the program and how to apply for scholarships.

Interested individuals can RSVP or learn more directly via Eventbrite: Register Here.

About the Google Career Certificates Program

Launched in 2018 as part of Grow with Google, the Google Career Certificates support skilling for in-demand fields including Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing & E-Commerce, IT Support, Project Management, and UX Design. The program includes an employer consortium of over 150 companies, including Walmart, Verizon, and Google, committed to considering graduates for relevant entry-level roles.

Over 500,000 people have graduated from the program globally (200,000 in the U.S.), and 75% of graduates report a positive career impact–-such as a new job, higher pay, or a promotion–-within six months of completion.

About the Beaufort Digital Corridor Foundation

The Beaufort Digital Corridor Foundation (BDCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing digital literacy, innovation, and workforce development across the Lowcountry. Through programs like **Launch Beaufort **and the Google Career Certificate scholarships, BDCF connects learners, founders, and businesses with the tools, training, and community they need to thrive in the digital economy.

Press Contact:
Jess O'Brien, Executive Director
Beaufort Digital Corridor
jess@beaufortdigital.com
500 Carteret Street, Suite D, Beaufort, SC 29902
www.beaufortdigital.com