Transitioning from military service is more than changing careers—it’s an opportunity to redefine your goals, discover new passions, and build the next chapter of your life. Many veterans find that the skills, discipline, leadership, and resilience developed during their military service provide a strong foundation for success in civilian life.
Reinventing yourself may involve pursuing higher education, starting a new career, launching a business, volunteering in your community, or exploring interests that were put on hold during your time in uniform. While the transition can be challenging, it can also be a time of tremendous personal growth and opportunity.
Remember that you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Numerous resources, mentorship programs, career services, and veteran support organizations are available to help you identify your strengths, set new goals, and create a meaningful future for yourself and your family.
Your military service was one chapter of your story—not the entire story. The skills and experiences you gained can help you build a rewarding and purposeful life beyond the uniform.
USCB is proud to offer this country’s brave service members the chance to discover powerful futures at our Lowcountry campuses.
Bluffton Campus: One University Boulevard, Bluffton, SC (843) 208-8055 Beaufort Campus: 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC (843) 521-4100 Hilton Head Campus: One Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC (843) 208-8000
Transitional Workforce Education Assistance Collaborative (TWEAC)
843-470-3502 or 843-525-7045
TWEAC provides free assistance to exiting or retiring military personnel and spouses that desire a job.
SCORE
1 Chamber of Commerce Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 843-785-7107
SCORE offers free mentoring, workshops, templates, and other tools to build your business. Workshops specifically for veterans coming soon.
Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL)
Beaufort Campus: 921 Ribaut Road Bldg 12, Rm 107 Beaufort, SC 843-525-8264
New River Campus: 100 Community College Drive, Bluffton, SC 843-470-6000
Hampton Campus: H. Mungin Center 54 Tech Circle, Varnville, SC 803-943-4262
TCL is committed to serving veterans, active duty military, their spouses and dependents stationed in the Lowcountry.
USCB
Bluffton Campus: One University Boulevard, Bluffton, SC (843) 208-8055
Beaufort Campus: 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC (843) 521-4100
Hilton Head Campus: One Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC (843) 208-8000
Proud to offer this country’s brave service members the chance to discover powerful futures at our Lowcountry campuses.
SC Works Center- SC Department of Employment & Workforce
164 Castle Rock Rd, Beaufort, SC 843-524-3351
Find a Job, Resume Guidance and Skill Assessments
Operation Palmetto Employment
843-607-6698
To provide resources to continually reduce the unemployment rate among South Carolina’s military community.
South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation
747 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort 843-522-1010
Apprenticeship Carolina
803-896-5287
Making certain all employers in South Carolina have access to information and consultative services.
Hiring Our Heroes
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes connect veterans, service members, and military spouses with meaningful employment opportunities.
Small Business (SBA Veteran & Disabled Veterans)
800-827-5722
If you are a veteran or service-disabled veteran, SBA has resources to help you start and grow your small business.
https://www.sba.gov/content/veteran-service-disabled-veteran-owned
VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Home
844-698-2311
Veterans may receive vocational rehabilitation and employment services to help with job training, employment, resume development, job seeking skills coaching, and assistance in starting their own businesses.
Department of Employment and Workforce
1550 Gadsden Street, Columbia, SC 803-737-2400
The SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is responsible for paying unemployment insurance benefits, collecting unemployment taxesand helping people find jobs.
The Mission Continues
The Mission Continues redeploys veterans in their communities, so that their shared legacy will be one of action and service. Through the Mission Continues, veterans serve their country in new ways by engagingin our innovative and action-oriented programs.
FOCUS
63 East Laurel Bay Boulevard, Beaufort, SC 843.228.6618
Teaches practical skills to help families and couples feel prepared to meet the challenges of military life such as deployments, stress, injury and other transitions.
Marine 4 Life Network
866-645-8762
(M4L) connects transitioning Marines and their family members to education resources, employment opportunities, and other Veterans services that aid in their career and life goals outside of military service.
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
843-228-7357 or 843-228-3512
Our mission is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other
assistance to members of the Naval Service of the
United States, eligible family.
USO
FREE SKILLSOFT TRAINING to Active Duty – one year prior to EAS, Veterans – one year after EAS and to military spouses. Military, Vets & Spouses. Get Free Training, Certs Through USO Partnership
Tri-Command Beaufort
600 Laurel Bay Rd, Beaufort, SC 843-846-5300
Feel at home with Atlantic Marine Corps Communities.
Keller Williams Real Estate – Susan Basile
843-304-7122
Licensed Military Relocation Professional
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
905 Charles St, Beaufort, SC 843-524-6800
Whether you’re looking to buy, build or refinance
your home, our experienced mortgage professionals are here to help.
Hale & Hale, P.A.
1533 Fording Island Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC
843-837-3000
We are here to provide you with excellent counsel.
MYRNA B BRELAND CPA
1 Professional Drive, Port Royal, SC 843-986-1175
From start-ups to established enterprises, businesses rely on accurate and insightful
financial information in order to maintain profitability and capitalize on new opportunities.
Palmetto Breeze
25 Benton Field Drive Bluffton, SC
843-757-5782
Public Transportation Services in the Lowcountry.
FWDG
745 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort, SC
843-524-8695
Family-owned and operated, FWDG is Beaufort, SC’s largest furniture, rug and mattress store.