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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

A new year invites us to imagine more—to stay curious, to be brave enough to try, & to keep building even when the path isn’t fully clear. We believe opportunity grows when people do.

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

2025, a snapshot at Build Carolina: ✨ Brand re-launch with statewide partners ✨ 7 apprenticeship host companies ✨ 100+ interested applicants for 2026 ✨ New ML & AI and Cybersecurity pathways ✨ New courses and workshops Grateful for the community. Building more opportunities in 2026.

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Datacamp Donates helped our learners go further this year. We’re grateful for partners who help expand access to learning and for learners who keep showing up with curiosity and commitment. Every hour adds up. Learn more at www.datacamp.com/donates #DCDonates

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

To the lifelong learners, learning isn’t about having it all figured out—it’s about curiosity, courage, and the willingness to keep growing. Here’s to learning in new ways and building what’s next. Happy Holidays from Build Carolina

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

AI is only as good as the data behind it. Our Intro to Data Engineering with AI course teaches you how to build data pipelines, integrate LLMs into workflows, & use modern AI dev tools—guided by real instructors, not chatbots. Enrollment is open now, & you can save $1,000 on tuition (ends Dec 31)!

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

We’re excited to enter the #GustoImpactAwards! 🎉 For 8 years, Build Carolina has helped people across SC access tech careers and community. This award would boost awareness so we can reach even more learners statewide. Grateful for the chance, and for everyone who supports our mission.

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

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

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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...

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

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!

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

😵‍💫 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.

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

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.

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

We found a blog from 2021 with inspiring words from our alumni: “Be kind to yourself. You’re changing your life. Everything will fall into place." We hope these inspire you to keep moving forward in whatever you are pursuing.

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

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.

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

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...

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

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.

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Ready to stop doing the same manual tasks over and over? 🤖 This quick video breaks down exactly why automation matters and what you can learn next week with our Business Automation with AI workshops. youtu.be/4vlZcexQfvM

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

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.

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

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

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

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. 💡

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

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!

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

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. 🎂

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

🎂 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.

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

💡 AI doesn’t think for you — it thinks ✨ with ✨ you. Tomorrow’s Beyond the Prompt workshop will help you learn how to use context to get more powerful, accurate, and creative results from AI. Reserve your spot today and explore what AI can really do. www.buildcarolina.org/event/beyond...

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

🚀 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

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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.

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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 🧵)

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

🌟 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!

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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 🧵

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

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...

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

✨ We’re closing out Week 1 of our 3-Week Technology Primer strong! Our apprentices have skills in: 💻 Software Engineering 📊 Data Analytics ☁️ Cloud Computing 🤖 AI / Machine Learning We’re matching them with employers NOW! Need skilled, affordable talent? Let’s chat: calendly.com/cara-davisan...

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

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!

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

🌟 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...

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

“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...

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

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...

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

✨ Our workshops are LIVE! From guiding your kids through the digital world to mastering AI for business, we’ve got powerful learning experiences for you: 👪 Raising Digital-Savvy Kids 🤖 Beyond the Prompt ⚡ Business Automation with AI Seats are open now—go grab yours! www.buildcarolina.org/events

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Recently, we caught up with Shaun, a graduate from a few years ago. Shaun left his job managing a restaurant to take a full-time, three-month web development course with us. Near the end of that course, he and his partner learned they were expecting their first child. The timing was life-changing...

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Top thing we’re hearing from employers right now? "We need talent that can grow with us, not just check boxes."

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Wall-to-wall energy. Carolina Code Conference brought packed talks, buzzing sponsor booths, and endless opportunities to connect. We loved meeting so many brilliant people and celebrating the strength of our tech community. Proud to sponsor and be part of it!

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

2 years of Sean 🙌 Mentor. Instructor. Cheerleader. Coach. He’s helped our students build rad things and reminds grads their big win is just the beginning. We are lucky to have him.

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

We’re excited for our next apprenticeship cohort, which includes built-in DataCamp access to help apprentices boost their skills in class and on the job. Employer hosts save on upskilling, with no extra cost for new hires to learn and grow. 🤝🚀 Thanks, #DataCampDonates! 🔑📚

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

🎉 Celebrating FIVE years of impact with Kaity Miller! Kaity Miller serves as our COO & has been a massive part of our organization throughout the years. She naturally embodies our values & serves our community with empathy, understanding, passion, & hope.

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Hello, August 👋 We’re kicking off a new season of learning, growing, and connecting—with big events, new ways to explore Build Carolina, and plenty of momentum. What are you most excited about this month? ⬇️

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

#ThrowbackThursday to the moments that make it all worth it. From high-fives to final project pride, these snapshots show what happens when we learn, grow, and build together. Wish we could fit every memory here—share yours and tag us!

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

🚀 Our Web App Dev students are in the final stretch of their 20-week journey! They’re turning everything they’ve learned into real, working web apps—and we can’t wait to share their creations soon. This is what growth looks like. #BuildCarolinaAcademy #WebAppDev #TechTalent

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

What we’re hearing from employers lately: 🧠 Skills + EQ > just skills ⚡ Tech is changing fast 🤖 AI isn’t replacing devs—it’s reshaping the work 🚪 Entry-level still matters That’s why Build Carolina centers people, adaptability, and real-world learning in everything we do.

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

The best resource in tech? People. At Build Carolina, every course, workshop, and apprenticeship is built around humans learning together. Because growth happens in community—with mentors, peers, and folks who’ve been where you are. We're not just building skills. We're building each other up.

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Build Carolina supports SC’s tech talent ecosystem statewide—but every region’s needs are different. What does your area need to grow? Mentors? Training? Employer connections? Hiring support? 💬 Drop your thoughts!

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

At Build Carolina, grads don’t just finish—they give back. Before wrapping their 20-week course, our Web App Dev students got job hunt advice from alum Caleb Craigo (now in DevOps). Key tips: Focus on learning, not perfection Show your work in interviews Lean on your community Have any to add? ⬇️

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Grateful for the support of #TruliantFoundation, whose donation helps us continue building a more inclusive, statewide tech talent ecosystem. 👷 🔨 Thank you, Truliant Foundation, for fueling the future of tech talent in South Carolina. #TechTalent #WorkforceDevelopment #SCTech #TechCareers

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Build Carolina @buildcarolina.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

This summer, we are in listening mode. We’re meeting with employers, community leaders, and tech talent across SC to better understand what’s needed right now, especially in the face of change around hiring, AI, & the future of work. We want to hear from you. calendly.com/kaity-miller...

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