Choose Your Road

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Get started in South Carolina!

Stories and advice to help you find your version of success

How do you find work that aligns with who you are, and helps you support your vision for yourself, your family, and your future? We’ve interviewed people from all walks of life to find the answers.

Through their stories and advice, you’ll see how your unique skills and experiences—combined with the right training and education—can lead you to possibilities right here in South Carolina.

Let's start at step one: What are you interested in?

Pick out an industry that sounds interesting to you—then drill down to discover related career opportunities right here in South Carolina.

Explore career paths in the technology industry

It's the T in STEM! Careers in technology are extremely lucrative — and they'll be a great fit for you if you love to problem-solve and innovate.

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Hear career stories from people who've been in your shoes

From getting past obstacles to navigating new opportunities, these career stories are full of advice to help you plan your own path forward in South Carolina.

I teach courses in the forestry and environmental conservation department and am also a published author.

J. Drew Lanham, Ecologist, Birder, & Professor of Wildlife Ecology, Clemson University

I created a nonprofit organization that connects families to fresh fruits and vegetables.

Bonita Clemons, Executive Director, Dianne’s Call

I work on the F-16 aircraft production line.

Bradley Victor, Structural Technician, Lockheed Martin

I use geospatial data to create apps, beautiful maps, and meaningful data visualizations.

Emma Paz, Geospatial App Developer, Blue Raster

I lay out our programs focused on drug development for a variety for diseases.

Thomas Kaiser, Chief Science Officer, Avicenna Biosciences, Inc.

I drive the sustainability strategy across all product platforms and regions for a global packaging company.

Elizabeth Rhue, Vice President of Global Sustainability, Sonoco

Local resources to help you take the next step

These South Carolina-based resources can help you get the training, education, and support you need to tackle your future.

South Carolina Commission on Higher Education

Interested in college? This commission is here to set you up for success!

South Carolina Council on Competitiveness

Learn about innovative technology-driven industries in South Carolina.

SCWorks

Find a job that works for you in South Carolina!

Map out your road with the Build Your Future Activity Guide

This guide will help you (or your classroom!) engage with the stories on this site—and start planning out career goals and dreams.

Download Activity Guide

More ways to discover who you are—and what you want out of your career

Share Your Road

Share Your Road is a community where anyone can share the steps they've taken to build and grow their career—lending advice to the young people and career seekers on the path behind them.

Learn More

The Roadtrip Nation Experience: An online self-discovery course

A five-lesson course for students and young adults, helping you discover your interests, explore career possibilities, and connect with potential mentors. Educators & facilitators: To implement the Roadtrip Nation Experience with your learners, please reach out to support@roadtripnation.org.

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See what South Carolina has to offer!

Three young people set out across South Carolina to find career paths they can use to take themselves and their home state into the future.

Watch "Leap & Grow"

Meet the people working to bring South Carolina into a bright new future. Follow three young citizens of the state as they explore both legacy industries and exciting emerging opportunities.

Watch the full documentary

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This project was created by Roadtrip Nation, a career exploration nonprofit that aims to help everyone define their own roads in life.

Through our award-winning public television show, our bestselling book, and our online tools and resources, we use storytelling to help people explore and choose the paths that work best for them.