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Time spent in career and technology classes has proven valuable year after year as evidenced by the following data provided by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce:

In the next 5 years, our region will create nearly 26,000 new jobs. Currently, more than 6,500 people in Dorchester County work in the skilled trades/manufacturing and that number jumps to more than 43,000 when you include the entire Tri-County area.

The average wage in Dorchester County is $36,296, but the average wage for Dorchester County residents who work in the manufacturing sector is $65,208.

State and federal data indicates that within 18 months of graduation, 98% of DCCTC students are either working, attending college or serving in the military.