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East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies

Career Center

Location: K103

Please email us, stop by or complete this form if you're interested in meeting with a career counselor or specialist to discuss current opportunities and other career-related information. 

The East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies Career Center specializes in helping students identify career goals, improve job searching skills, and ultimately connect with local jobs and internships. The Career Center also helps pair students with local business mentors to enhance their knowledge and career opportunities. Our Career Center includes a lab in which students can learn more information about pursuing a college degree and career opportunities.

Meet our Team!

Career Specialist

Lucy G. Beckham High School

Career Counselor

East Cooper CAS

Career Specialist

Wando High School

upcoming events & OPPORTUNITIES 

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP ANNOUCEMENT!!!! 

Are you interested in learning about upcoming youth apprenticeship opportunities? Great! Click here to learn about the "learn and earn" career programs offered by Trident Technical College and the Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship program. This program is open to rising juniors, rising seniors and graduating seniors every spring.

The information session is in February 2025 at Trident Technical College in North Charleston!!! Session 1 - 9:00AM Session 2 - 10:30AM See you there! 

Free SAT/ACT Practice Tests

Sylvan Learning Center is helping a limited number of 11th graders prepare for the SAT and ACT by hosting a free practice test sessions throughout the school year. Email raymcgrath2@gmail.com or mpattimcgrath@gmail.com for session dates and more information. 

Those aiming for admission into Clemson's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences should attend their upcoming virtual information sessions! Click here to register! 

Looking for information regarding jobs, internships, summer camps, and apprenticeships? Click below.

Do you have a passion, important goal or career-related subject you would like to concur? If so, then take the GripTape Learning Challenge! CLICK HERE to learn how this student-led program can help you reach your goal. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN AGRICULTURE

Growing Minds Educational Farm is accepting volunteer counselors for the spring semester. Students interested in farming as well as working with animals and guests should sign up using this link.  


Visit the College Resources page on the Parents and Students dropdown menu for more information regarding scholarships.



Opportunity in Law Enforcement!!

Explorers is a hands-on youth opportunity for people aged 14-20 to get experiences, training, and an insight into law enforcement. Being an explorer makes it easier to schedule ride-alongs and be in contact with local police officers. You will be able to experience different parts of policing including but not limited to patrol, SWAT, K9, forensics and crime scene, CIB (detectives), traffic team, harbor patrol, and more. Mount Pleasant Police Department has the size and capability to offer an insight into different aspects of Law Enforcement. Explorers also gets your foot in the door for job opportunities such as Police, Community Services, Forensic Investigations, Fire, EMS, and more. 

WANT TO VIEW THE OFFICIAL CCSD SCHOLARSHIP LIST? CLICK HERE!