Government Briefs

Teen Summer Job Expo

Berkeley County School District, with the Exchange Club of Cane Bay, will host the free Teen Summer Job Expo and job fair for Berkeley County students on Saturday, February 20 at Cane Bay High School (1624 State Road, Summerville) from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. The Job Expo is geared towards teens who are seeking summer, part-time or entry-level employment and the objective is to train youth within Berkeley County, ensuring they have the skills to secure the jobs of their choice. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of workshops including, but not limited to: Essential Interviewing Skills and Networking; Professional Work Ethics; Public Speaking and Emotional Intelligence; Professional Conduct; Interviewing; Resume Writing; Customer Service; Hot Technology Jobs; Leadership; How to get a Tech. Internship. Not only is the Expo a great way for Berkeley County students to learn what it takes to obtain a summer, part-time or entry-level job, it also is an opportunity to interact with local hiring managers. Local businesses will be able to help train students for success and potentially get a head start on hiring for the summer. For more information about the Expo, call Sonya Addison-Stewart at 843-899-8308 or email her at stewarts@bcsdschools.net.

Berkeley County Company Donates Drone for County Rescue Efforts

Berkeley County-based Skyview Aerial Solutions, who donated their equipment and time for the rescue efforts following the summer plane crash of an F-16 and Cessna, donated a drone to Berkeley County for rescue operations “The generous donation by Skyview Aerial Solutions will go a very long way to save lives in Berkeley County,” said Rescue Chief Salisbury, who also serves as Berkeley County’s Coroner. “Often times, our rescue efforts take us to places that are extremely difficult to navigate to, including thick wooded forests and swamps with many tree stump hazards for our boats. This drone will allow our rescue personnel to know not only the exact location for the rescue but also the exact path to get there safely.” The Sheriff’s Office will also make use of the drone. “There are many situations where a drone would be very useful to deputies in the field,” said Lewis. “If an endangered adult or child wanders off, a drone could be used to help locate them and to search an area much more quickly than can be done by foot. Having a drone readily available will help the Sheriff’s Office be more efficient while serving the great citizens of Berkeley County.” Tom Fernandez, CEO of Skyview Aerial Solutions, shared his reason for the donation. “Chief Salisbury was the first government official to share his needs for this equipment with our firm years ago,” said Fernandez. “The Berkeley County Rescue Squad was also the first government agency for whom we demonstrated equipment and assisted with rescue operations. Skyview Aerial Solutions has been fortunate to grow our company and succeed since these meetings. We are honored to have the ability to donate this equipment and help our own home county, its first responders and its citizens.”