Build Carolina
@buildcarolina.bsky.social
Nonprofit working to advance South Carolina's tech community through demand-driven job training, connection, and support.
For another year, our Apprenticeship Program has benefited from the continued support of DataCamp Donates, giving learners access to world-class data and AI learning resources.
Learn more about the program here: www.datacamp.com/donates
Learn more about the program here: www.datacamp.com/donates
December 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
For another year, our Apprenticeship Program has benefited from the continued support of DataCamp Donates, giving learners access to world-class data and AI learning resources.
Learn more about the program here: www.datacamp.com/donates
Learn more about the program here: www.datacamp.com/donates
Give a little, learn a lot this Giving Tuesday! 🎉
Donate today to reserve your seat in a Build Carolina workshop and celebrate lifelong learning. Every gift helps make learning tech accessible in SC! www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
Donate today to reserve your seat in a Build Carolina workshop and celebrate lifelong learning. Every gift helps make learning tech accessible in SC! www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
December 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Give a little, learn a lot this Giving Tuesday! 🎉
Donate today to reserve your seat in a Build Carolina workshop and celebrate lifelong learning. Every gift helps make learning tech accessible in SC! www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
Donate today to reserve your seat in a Build Carolina workshop and celebrate lifelong learning. Every gift helps make learning tech accessible in SC! www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
In our mini From Idea to Action session, participants practiced:
✨ Identifying the fear holding them back
✨ Taking imperfect action
✨ Minimizing risk, maximizing learning
✨ Giving themselves permission to try
The full two-hour workshop on Thursday, Dec 4, is where the momentum builds — join us!
✨ Identifying the fear holding them back
✨ Taking imperfect action
✨ Minimizing risk, maximizing learning
✨ Giving themselves permission to try
The full two-hour workshop on Thursday, Dec 4, is where the momentum builds — join us!
December 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
In our mini From Idea to Action session, participants practiced:
✨ Identifying the fear holding them back
✨ Taking imperfect action
✨ Minimizing risk, maximizing learning
✨ Giving themselves permission to try
The full two-hour workshop on Thursday, Dec 4, is where the momentum builds — join us!
✨ Identifying the fear holding them back
✨ Taking imperfect action
✨ Minimizing risk, maximizing learning
✨ Giving themselves permission to try
The full two-hour workshop on Thursday, Dec 4, is where the momentum builds — join us!
😵💫 Lost in the tech whirlwind? 🫨
Technology is changing every career, and our workshops are here to help you keep up. Whether you’re technical or not, gain the skills this month to stay confident, stay ahead, and get a strong start on 2026.
🚀 One skill today. A stronger career tomorrow.
Technology is changing every career, and our workshops are here to help you keep up. Whether you’re technical or not, gain the skills this month to stay confident, stay ahead, and get a strong start on 2026.
🚀 One skill today. A stronger career tomorrow.
December 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
😵💫 Lost in the tech whirlwind? 🫨
Technology is changing every career, and our workshops are here to help you keep up. Whether you’re technical or not, gain the skills this month to stay confident, stay ahead, and get a strong start on 2026.
🚀 One skill today. A stronger career tomorrow.
Technology is changing every career, and our workshops are here to help you keep up. Whether you’re technical or not, gain the skills this month to stay confident, stay ahead, and get a strong start on 2026.
🚀 One skill today. A stronger career tomorrow.
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for everyone who makes Build Carolina’s tech community thrive—your curiosity, dedication, and support drive real impact across South Carolina. Wishing you a warm and joyful holiday!
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Build Carolina.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Build Carolina.
November 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for everyone who makes Build Carolina’s tech community thrive—your curiosity, dedication, and support drive real impact across South Carolina. Wishing you a warm and joyful holiday!
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Build Carolina.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Build Carolina.
Sometimes all you need is one small step to change your momentum.
Next Monday, we’re teaming up with founder Chad Hensel for From Idea to Action: Your First Micro-Step — a free 30-minute mini-workshop designed to help you stop waiting for “next year” and start moving now.
Next Monday, we’re teaming up with founder Chad Hensel for From Idea to Action: Your First Micro-Step — a free 30-minute mini-workshop designed to help you stop waiting for “next year” and start moving now.
November 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Sometimes all you need is one small step to change your momentum.
Next Monday, we’re teaming up with founder Chad Hensel for From Idea to Action: Your First Micro-Step — a free 30-minute mini-workshop designed to help you stop waiting for “next year” and start moving now.
Next Monday, we’re teaming up with founder Chad Hensel for From Idea to Action: Your First Micro-Step — a free 30-minute mini-workshop designed to help you stop waiting for “next year” and start moving now.
Sharing ideas creates motion.
Join Build Carolina + Chad Hensel on Dec 1 for From Idea to Action: Your First Micro-Step — a free mini-workshop to help entrepreneurs take that first step.
If you’re ready to move, we’re here.
🔗 Grab your spot here: www.buildcarolina.org/event/from-i...
Join Build Carolina + Chad Hensel on Dec 1 for From Idea to Action: Your First Micro-Step — a free mini-workshop to help entrepreneurs take that first step.
If you’re ready to move, we’re here.
🔗 Grab your spot here: www.buildcarolina.org/event/from-i...
November 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Sharing ideas creates motion.
Join Build Carolina + Chad Hensel on Dec 1 for From Idea to Action: Your First Micro-Step — a free mini-workshop to help entrepreneurs take that first step.
If you’re ready to move, we’re here.
🔗 Grab your spot here: www.buildcarolina.org/event/from-i...
Join Build Carolina + Chad Hensel on Dec 1 for From Idea to Action: Your First Micro-Step — a free mini-workshop to help entrepreneurs take that first step.
If you’re ready to move, we’re here.
🔗 Grab your spot here: www.buildcarolina.org/event/from-i...
Two can’t-miss workshops are coming up this week to help you automate your business & make the most of AI before the holidays.
🎁 Register for any workshop in November and save 25% with code FRIENDSGIVING25
Now’s the ideal moment to streamline your workflow & reclaim your time for what matters most.
🎁 Register for any workshop in November and save 25% with code FRIENDSGIVING25
Now’s the ideal moment to streamline your workflow & reclaim your time for what matters most.
November 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Two can’t-miss workshops are coming up this week to help you automate your business & make the most of AI before the holidays.
🎁 Register for any workshop in November and save 25% with code FRIENDSGIVING25
Now’s the ideal moment to streamline your workflow & reclaim your time for what matters most.
🎁 Register for any workshop in November and save 25% with code FRIENDSGIVING25
Now’s the ideal moment to streamline your workflow & reclaim your time for what matters most.
This time of year is all about connection — and we’re bringing that energy into our workshops. ✨
Live, hands-on learning. Real people. Real growth.
Use code FRIENDSGIVING25 and come learn with us through the end of the year!
Check out buildcarolina.org/events for our full workshop schedule.
Live, hands-on learning. Real people. Real growth.
Use code FRIENDSGIVING25 and come learn with us through the end of the year!
Check out buildcarolina.org/events for our full workshop schedule.
November 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
This time of year is all about connection — and we’re bringing that energy into our workshops. ✨
Live, hands-on learning. Real people. Real growth.
Use code FRIENDSGIVING25 and come learn with us through the end of the year!
Check out buildcarolina.org/events for our full workshop schedule.
Live, hands-on learning. Real people. Real growth.
Use code FRIENDSGIVING25 and come learn with us through the end of the year!
Check out buildcarolina.org/events for our full workshop schedule.
This Friendsgiving, grab a friend & learn something new 🍁
Use code FRIENDSGIVING25 for 25% off any November workshop.
www.buildcarolina.org/events?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=friendsgiving&utm_content=friendsgiving2025--potential
Use code FRIENDSGIVING25 for 25% off any November workshop.
www.buildcarolina.org/events?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=friendsgiving&utm_content=friendsgiving2025--potential
November 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
This Friendsgiving, grab a friend & learn something new 🍁
Use code FRIENDSGIVING25 for 25% off any November workshop.
www.buildcarolina.org/events?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=friendsgiving&utm_content=friendsgiving2025--potential
Use code FRIENDSGIVING25 for 25% off any November workshop.
www.buildcarolina.org/events?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=friendsgiving&utm_content=friendsgiving2025--potential
In just two weeks, we’ll join JFFLabs for Shaping the Future of Apprenticeships: Part 2!
On Nov. 6, we’ll share how Build Carolina is helping create the next generation of apprenticeship programs — connecting learners and employers across South Carolina and beyond. 💡
On Nov. 6, we’ll share how Build Carolina is helping create the next generation of apprenticeship programs — connecting learners and employers across South Carolina and beyond. 💡
October 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
In just two weeks, we’ll join JFFLabs for Shaping the Future of Apprenticeships: Part 2!
On Nov. 6, we’ll share how Build Carolina is helping create the next generation of apprenticeship programs — connecting learners and employers across South Carolina and beyond. 💡
On Nov. 6, we’ll share how Build Carolina is helping create the next generation of apprenticeship programs — connecting learners and employers across South Carolina and beyond. 💡
Celebrating 8 years of building SC’s tech future, we’re entering year 9 with more drive and a clear vision.
We connect learners, employers, and partners to grow the next gen of tech pros—staying agile, connected, and mission-driven to make tech accessible across SC.
Here’s to a future-ready SC!
We connect learners, employers, and partners to grow the next gen of tech pros—staying agile, connected, and mission-driven to make tech accessible across SC.
Here’s to a future-ready SC!
October 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Celebrating 8 years of building SC’s tech future, we’re entering year 9 with more drive and a clear vision.
We connect learners, employers, and partners to grow the next gen of tech pros—staying agile, connected, and mission-driven to make tech accessible across SC.
Here’s to a future-ready SC!
We connect learners, employers, and partners to grow the next gen of tech pros—staying agile, connected, and mission-driven to make tech accessible across SC.
Here’s to a future-ready SC!
Happy 8th birthday, Build Carolina! From a piece of paper to a thriving community, you’ve launched careers, trained thousands, and helped companies grow. Proud to be part of this journey—here’s to the people who made it possible and to the future ahead. 🎂
October 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Happy 8th birthday, Build Carolina! From a piece of paper to a thriving community, you’ve launched careers, trained thousands, and helped companies grow. Proud to be part of this journey—here’s to the people who made it possible and to the future ahead. 🎂
🎂 Eight Years. Endless Momentum.
We may have looked different along the way, but our mission has never wavered — to build a thriving, accessible tech ecosystem that connects learners, employers, and partners across South Carolina.
Build to adapt. Build to grow. Build Carolina.
We may have looked different along the way, but our mission has never wavered — to build a thriving, accessible tech ecosystem that connects learners, employers, and partners across South Carolina.
Build to adapt. Build to grow. Build Carolina.
October 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
🎂 Eight Years. Endless Momentum.
We may have looked different along the way, but our mission has never wavered — to build a thriving, accessible tech ecosystem that connects learners, employers, and partners across South Carolina.
Build to adapt. Build to grow. Build Carolina.
We may have looked different along the way, but our mission has never wavered — to build a thriving, accessible tech ecosystem that connects learners, employers, and partners across South Carolina.
Build to adapt. Build to grow. Build Carolina.
🚀 This week at Build Carolina:
💡 Beyond the Prompt: Context Engineering — Tue 10/14 | 2–4 PM
⚙️ Intro to Business Automation with AI — Tue 10/14 | 4–4:30 PM
👪 Raising Digitally Savvy Kids (Info Sessions) — Wed 10/15 | 12–1 PM & Thu 10/16 | 5:30–6:30 PM
💡 Beyond the Prompt: Context Engineering — Tue 10/14 | 2–4 PM
⚙️ Intro to Business Automation with AI — Tue 10/14 | 4–4:30 PM
👪 Raising Digitally Savvy Kids (Info Sessions) — Wed 10/15 | 12–1 PM & Thu 10/16 | 5:30–6:30 PM
October 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🚀 This week at Build Carolina:
💡 Beyond the Prompt: Context Engineering — Tue 10/14 | 2–4 PM
⚙️ Intro to Business Automation with AI — Tue 10/14 | 4–4:30 PM
👪 Raising Digitally Savvy Kids (Info Sessions) — Wed 10/15 | 12–1 PM & Thu 10/16 | 5:30–6:30 PM
💡 Beyond the Prompt: Context Engineering — Tue 10/14 | 2–4 PM
⚙️ Intro to Business Automation with AI — Tue 10/14 | 4–4:30 PM
👪 Raising Digitally Savvy Kids (Info Sessions) — Wed 10/15 | 12–1 PM & Thu 10/16 | 5:30–6:30 PM
We’re matching apprentices with employers across South Carolina, but the window is closing soon! ⏳
If your company is ready to:
💼 Fill critical tech roles with motivated, trained talent
📉 Lower hiring costs
🚀 Invest in the future of your workforce
…now’s the time to start the conversation.
If your company is ready to:
💼 Fill critical tech roles with motivated, trained talent
📉 Lower hiring costs
🚀 Invest in the future of your workforce
…now’s the time to start the conversation.
October 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
We’re matching apprentices with employers across South Carolina, but the window is closing soon! ⏳
If your company is ready to:
💼 Fill critical tech roles with motivated, trained talent
📉 Lower hiring costs
🚀 Invest in the future of your workforce
…now’s the time to start the conversation.
If your company is ready to:
💼 Fill critical tech roles with motivated, trained talent
📉 Lower hiring costs
🚀 Invest in the future of your workforce
…now’s the time to start the conversation.
Hands-on workshop: build a working context profile for your real project + access templates, prompts, and direct help.
📅 Next workshop: Tue, Oct 14, 2–4 PM ET
🚨 Only 7 spots left!
Grab your spot here: buildcarolina.fillout.com/t/cUDbYEEiLw...
📅 Next workshop: Tue, Oct 14, 2–4 PM ET
🚨 Only 7 spots left!
Grab your spot here: buildcarolina.fillout.com/t/cUDbYEEiLw...
October 9, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Hands-on workshop: build a working context profile for your real project + access templates, prompts, and direct help.
📅 Next workshop: Tue, Oct 14, 2–4 PM ET
🚨 Only 7 spots left!
Grab your spot here: buildcarolina.fillout.com/t/cUDbYEEiLw...
📅 Next workshop: Tue, Oct 14, 2–4 PM ET
🚨 Only 7 spots left!
Grab your spot here: buildcarolina.fillout.com/t/cUDbYEEiLw...
Andrew Miller shows why asking “Which AI should I use?” is the wrong question: context matters more than the tool.
Instead of re-explaining your project every time, build a context profile once—then all AI tools you use get better: ChatGPT, Claude, Notion AI, whatever.
Join us next week! (see 🧵)
Instead of re-explaining your project every time, build a context profile once—then all AI tools you use get better: ChatGPT, Claude, Notion AI, whatever.
Join us next week! (see 🧵)
October 9, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Andrew Miller shows why asking “Which AI should I use?” is the wrong question: context matters more than the tool.
Instead of re-explaining your project every time, build a context profile once—then all AI tools you use get better: ChatGPT, Claude, Notion AI, whatever.
Join us next week! (see 🧵)
Instead of re-explaining your project every time, build a context profile once—then all AI tools you use get better: ChatGPT, Claude, Notion AI, whatever.
Join us next week! (see 🧵)
🌟 Celebrating Cara Davis Anderson, one of Columbia’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under!
We’re proud to celebrate Cara and the impact she’s making across South Carolina, helping people build careers, confidence, and community in tech.
Leave a ❤️/reply to help us celebrate her!
We’re proud to celebrate Cara and the impact she’s making across South Carolina, helping people build careers, confidence, and community in tech.
Leave a ❤️/reply to help us celebrate her!
October 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
🌟 Celebrating Cara Davis Anderson, one of Columbia’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under!
We’re proud to celebrate Cara and the impact she’s making across South Carolina, helping people build careers, confidence, and community in tech.
Leave a ❤️/reply to help us celebrate her!
We’re proud to celebrate Cara and the impact she’s making across South Carolina, helping people build careers, confidence, and community in tech.
Leave a ❤️/reply to help us celebrate her!
Ever feel like your AI results could be way better if it just “got” what you meant?
That’s what context engineering is all about!
Learn how to get smarter, faster, more human results from AI tools for just $49!
Perfect for anyone who creates, teaches, builds, or brainstorms with AI.
Link in 🧵
That’s what context engineering is all about!
Learn how to get smarter, faster, more human results from AI tools for just $49!
Perfect for anyone who creates, teaches, builds, or brainstorms with AI.
Link in 🧵
October 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Ever feel like your AI results could be way better if it just “got” what you meant?
That’s what context engineering is all about!
Learn how to get smarter, faster, more human results from AI tools for just $49!
Perfect for anyone who creates, teaches, builds, or brainstorms with AI.
Link in 🧵
That’s what context engineering is all about!
Learn how to get smarter, faster, more human results from AI tools for just $49!
Perfect for anyone who creates, teaches, builds, or brainstorms with AI.
Link in 🧵
AI is amazing—but frustrating if you treat it like a tool. 🤯
Join our free 20-min mini-workshop Wed 09/24, 12pm to see context engineering in action, get templates, and make AI a thinking partner. 📄💡
🔗 Register here: buildcarolina.fillout.com/t/cUDbYEEiLw...
Join our free 20-min mini-workshop Wed 09/24, 12pm to see context engineering in action, get templates, and make AI a thinking partner. 📄💡
🔗 Register here: buildcarolina.fillout.com/t/cUDbYEEiLw...
September 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
AI is amazing—but frustrating if you treat it like a tool. 🤯
Join our free 20-min mini-workshop Wed 09/24, 12pm to see context engineering in action, get templates, and make AI a thinking partner. 📄💡
🔗 Register here: buildcarolina.fillout.com/t/cUDbYEEiLw...
Join our free 20-min mini-workshop Wed 09/24, 12pm to see context engineering in action, get templates, and make AI a thinking partner. 📄💡
🔗 Register here: buildcarolina.fillout.com/t/cUDbYEEiLw...
Being future-ready means seizing opportunities before they appear. One apprentice joined us, aiming for a career in cybersecurity, & used the wait to upskill, emerging more than ready when a matching opportunity arose. And, we have more apprentices ready to match with your team!
September 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Being future-ready means seizing opportunities before they appear. One apprentice joined us, aiming for a career in cybersecurity, & used the wait to upskill, emerging more than ready when a matching opportunity arose. And, we have more apprentices ready to match with your team!
🌟 Cara Davis Anderson is one of Columbia’s Best & Brightest 35 & Under for 2025! 🎉
Cara has been building pathways into tech for learners across the state, and now she’s getting well-deserved recognition for her leadership and impact.
Read more: www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com/2025/09/08/5...
Cara has been building pathways into tech for learners across the state, and now she’s getting well-deserved recognition for her leadership and impact.
Read more: www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com/2025/09/08/5...
September 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🌟 Cara Davis Anderson is one of Columbia’s Best & Brightest 35 & Under for 2025! 🎉
Cara has been building pathways into tech for learners across the state, and now she’s getting well-deserved recognition for her leadership and impact.
Read more: www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com/2025/09/08/5...
Cara has been building pathways into tech for learners across the state, and now she’s getting well-deserved recognition for her leadership and impact.
Read more: www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com/2025/09/08/5...
“It feels like technology is moving too fast for me to keep up…” Sound familiar? 😅
This workshop gives you tools to:
Set boundaries
Evaluate apps & games
Build your child’s digital skills
Create a Digital Growth Plan
📅 Starts Sept 23 | 8–9 AM ET | 4 weeks
👉 www.buildcarolina.org/event/raisin...
This workshop gives you tools to:
Set boundaries
Evaluate apps & games
Build your child’s digital skills
Create a Digital Growth Plan
📅 Starts Sept 23 | 8–9 AM ET | 4 weeks
👉 www.buildcarolina.org/event/raisin...
September 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
“It feels like technology is moving too fast for me to keep up…” Sound familiar? 😅
This workshop gives you tools to:
Set boundaries
Evaluate apps & games
Build your child’s digital skills
Create a Digital Growth Plan
📅 Starts Sept 23 | 8–9 AM ET | 4 weeks
👉 www.buildcarolina.org/event/raisin...
This workshop gives you tools to:
Set boundaries
Evaluate apps & games
Build your child’s digital skills
Create a Digital Growth Plan
📅 Starts Sept 23 | 8–9 AM ET | 4 weeks
👉 www.buildcarolina.org/event/raisin...
New workshop! Raising Digital-Savvy Kids starts Sept 23. 4 weeks, Tues 8 AM ET, $99! Learn to guide your child’s digital life with confidence. Facilitated by Lelia King. Register now! www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
September 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
New workshop! Raising Digital-Savvy Kids starts Sept 23. 4 weeks, Tues 8 AM ET, $99! Learn to guide your child’s digital life with confidence. Facilitated by Lelia King. Register now! www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...