Talent

At BDC, talent isn't an abstract concept –- it's real people with dreams, skills, and communities to build. We believe thriving careers are created where connection, growth opportunities, and support intersect. Whether you're just discovering your path, sharpening your skills, or ready to level up your career, we're here to walk alongside you.


TechConnect

TECHconnect is the Beaufort Digital Corridor's signature networking event. Get plugged in to Beaufort, SC's growing tech community by meeting local technology and business professionals.

Beaufort Women in Tech

Are you a woman working in tech or curious about transitioning into a tech career? Join Beaufort Women in Tech and find the community you've been looking for.

Lowcountry Creators Club

Calling all podcasters, influencers, social media managers, web designers, brand strategists, and digital creatives in the Lowcountry! This group is your hub for real connection, creative collaboration, and career growth.


Grow with Google

The Google Career Certificate program prepares you for a new career in a high-growth field in three to six months with no previous experience required. Thanks to a partnership between the Beaufort Digital Corridor Foundation and Google, you can receive this professional training at no cost through a scholarship.

Google Career Essentials help you build in-demand skills to grow your career. Whether you're looking to add a skill to your resume, apply a new skill to enhance your work, or simply learn something new, these courses will help you quickly gain valuable competencies. They are developed and taught by Google employees, offer flexible learning, and give you a credential to showcase your new skills to employers.

Google Cybersecurity Certificate

The Google Cybersecurity Certificate teaches learners how to identify common cybersecurity risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, as well as the techniques to mitigate them.

This certificate program is for anyone who wants to enter the field of cybersecurity; no prior experience or specific knowledge is required. All you need is an interest in solving puzzles and helping others.

This certificate prepares learners for in-demand jobs such as:

● Cybersecurity analyst

● Security analyst

● Security operations center (SOC) analyst

● Information security analyst

● IT security analyst

● Cyber defense analyst

Google Data Analytics Certificate

Data analysts make use of data to help inform important business decisions. Develop confidence navigating the data life cycle using tools and platforms to process, analyze, visualize, and gain insights from data.

This certificate program is for anyone who wants to enter the field of Data Analytics; no prior experience or specific knowledge is required.

This certificate prepares learners for in-demand jobs such as:

● Data analyst

● Junior data analyst

● Associate data analyst

● Operations analyst

● Business systems analyst

Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Certificate

The Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Certificate teachers learners how to manage digital marketing campaigns, attract and engage customers, and sell products online.

Learners can earn a recommendation of 9 college credits for completing the Digital Marketing & E-commerce Certificate, the equivalent of 3 college courses at the bachelor's degree level.

This certificate prepares learners for in-demand jobs such as:

● Marketing coordinator

● E-commerce associate

● Paid search specialist

● Email marketing specialist

● Media planner

● Digital marketing specialist

Google IT Support Certificate

The Google IT Support Certificate teaches learners the foundations of networking and operating systems or how to solve problems using code.

Learners can earn a recommendation of 15 college credits for completing the IT Support Certificate, the equivalent of 5 college courses at bachelor's degree level.

This certificate program is for anyone who wants to enter the field of IT; no prior experience or specific knowledge is required.

This certificate prepares learners for in-demand jobs such as:

● IT support technician

● Help desk technician

● IT specialist

● Tech support specialist

● IT support specialist

● IT technician

Google Project Management Certificate

Project managers are responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed efficiently. Learn the foundations of traditional project management and agile principles while applying these methodologies to real-world scenarios.

This certificate program is for anyone who wants to enter the field of Project Management; no prior experience or specific knowledge is required.

This certificate prepares learners for in-demand jobs such as:

● Project manager

● Project coordinator

● Project assistant

● Program manager

● Scrum master

● Project analyst

● Technical project manager

Google UX Design Certificate

User experience (UX) designers make technology easier and more enjoyable to use. Grasp the foundations of UX design and research while building low-fidelity designs and wireframes, creating high-fidelity prototypes, and testing.

This certificate program is for anyone who wants to enter the field of UX Design; no prior experience or specific knowledge is required.

● User experience (UX) designer

● UI designer

● Interaction designer

● Visual designer

● Product designer


LowcountryWorks

LowcountryWorks™, a collaboration with the Don Ryan Center for Innovation and BDC, is a SaaS offering that was initially launched as a locally curated showcase of targeted companies operating in Beaufort County, South Carolina.

LowcountryWorks has evolved beyond the original showcase of targeted companies by giving regional tech and tech-related companies an additional and efficient means to promote their job openings while allowing career seekers from inside and outside the region to share their talent profiles with potential employers in the region.