SC Works Trident, in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard Charleston, is hosting a Boots and Suits Career and Resource Fair on Friday, April 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Trident Technical College’s Thornley Campus in North Charleston, South Carolina. The event aims to connect over 40 employers and support organizations with job‑seeking residents in the Lowcountry.
Key details
- The first 30 minutes (10:00–10:30 a.m.) are reserved exclusively for military veterans and their spouses, giving them priority access to employers and resources.
- At 10:30 a.m., the fair opens to the general public for the remainder of the event.
Who will be there
The list includes major employers and agencies across sectors such as defense, construction, healthcare, logistics, government, and veteran services, including:
- Boeing – Military‑Connected & Veteran Program (MVP) and The Boeing Project – Trident Technical College training instructors
- Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, and South Carolina Department of Corrections
- Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare System, Charleston County Veteran Affairs, South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs, and Operation Palmetto Employment
- Logistics and supply‑chain firms like GXO Supply Chain Logistics, Schnellecke Logistics, and Sea Island Land Development
- Local employers such as Detyens Shipyards, Landmark Construction, Metris Global, Liberman Communications, and several banks and hospitality groups
Job‑seekers are encouraged to bring résumés, dress professionally, and arrive early—especially veterans and spouses—to take full advantage of one‑on‑one time with recruiters and resource providers.
