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On the Job Training Program

Background:

On the Job Training (OJT) is an activity embraced by Charleston County Government as a way to promote diversity and provide employment opportunities for individuals who are unemployed or underemployed.

Charleston County developed its OJT Program to recruit, hire and train employees in occupational areas needed by the County and also by vendors who are awarded road construction contracts under the Transportation Sales Tax RoadWise program.

Charleston County residents receive first consideration of OJT opportunities that are created as a result of contract awards.

Who should apply for the OJT Program:

Individuals who are unemployed or underemployed
Individuals interested in a construction or transportation related career
Individuals who are 18-years-old or older
Individuals who are physically able to meet the rigorous demands of training
Individuals with basic construction knowledge
Charleston County residents

OJT Program benefits:

Paid skill training
Possible continued employment upon training completion
To apply for an OJT Program position, contact the Charleston County’s Office of Organizational Development, Room B226, 2^nd floor, Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building (4045 Bridge View Drive; North Charleston, SC 29405).

Charleston County OJT Program contact :

Myrtle Campbell (843) 202.6922 mcampbell@charlestoncounty.org

Carl Moore (843) 202.6924 or cmoore@charlestoncounty.org

Evelyn DeLaine Hart (843) 202-6917 edelainehart@charlestoncounty.org