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SC Future Makers gives you the power to shape the future by embracing your talents, passions, and drive through connectivity.

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Connecting You to Opportunities in South Carolina

SC Future Makers is a first-in-the-nation program designed to empower talent to connect with the meaningful opportunities the Palmetto State has to offer. Discover how and who you can connect with to create a better future.

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Discover incredible careers, interesting educational paths, some of our state’s coolest companies and find out what’s made in your own backyard. Start your discovery journey here.

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Amazing Industries & Careers

You can make your future right here in South Carolina. Explore fascinating industries and hundreds of career options in science, technology, engineering and math.

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People & Products

Did you know that some of the coolest companies and products in the world call South Carolina home? Get inspired and learn about how you can help us build what’s next in SC.

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Exciting Educational Paths

South Carolina has world class schools, institutions and programs for those that want to make their future. Explore training, tech schools and universities to train the next generation of STEM workers right here.

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Educator Industry Academy

The Educator Industry Academy connects teachers with SC manufacturers through hands-on learning and site visits—giving them real-world insight to guide students toward high-demand, high-tech career pathways.

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What Excites You?

The future looks bright for South Carolina’s next generation with thousands of jobs, exciting industries and some of the coolest companies and products in the world right here at home. Start your journey of exploration below.

Advanced Materials

Revolutionizing industries and products with innovative high-performance materials.

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Aerospace

Explore the future with advanced aerospace engineering and flight.

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Automotive

The Automotive Industry drives innovation with cutting-edge technology and solutions.

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Chemistry & Plastics

Shaping the future of products with sustainable chemistry and advanced solutions.

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Technology

Leading the digital revolution with groundbreaking tech advancements and solutions.

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BioScience

Unlock life’s potential with groundbreaking advancements in bioscience and innovation.

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Industrial

Powering progress with efficient and reliable industrial manufacturing.

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Energy

Energizing the world with sustainable, efficient, and renewable energy solutions.

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Consumer Goods

Enhancing everyday life with innovative, high-quality consumer products.

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Design

Transform ideas into reality with creativity and innovative design.

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News & Notes

Career and Technology Education Impacts Last All Year

As Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month comes to a close, it is worth taking a step back to recognize something important. The work happening in CTE classrooms across South Carolina does not start and stop with a calendar month. It is shaping futures every...

Educator Industry Academy

The Educator Industry Academy kicked off its inaugural session in Charleston, bringing together 13 educators from various school districts. The program aims to provide educators with firsthand exposure to South Carolina's leading industries, enhancing their...

SC Manufacturing Leadership Program Welcomes Third Class of Industry Leaders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James RichterMobile: 803.528.1288Email: james@myscma.com(Columbia, SC) – The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has announced the 2025–2026 class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP), welcoming 22 rising leaders...