A collaboration powered by the S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation and Build Carolina, SC Codes is a platform connecting South Carolinians to the education and resources they need to unlock careers in technology.
Online Learning Platform
Use our online learning platform to learn a new skill. SC Codes offers free courses in programming for beginners and advanced developers alike.
Statewide Partnerships
We’ve partnered with organizations in communities across the state who want to help South Carolinians learn to code and join the industry.
Local Mentors
SC Codes mentors are professional programmers in their local communities. They care about helping others learn.
Our Community Partners Who Support Building
The Technology Industry In South Carolina
South Carolina Needs More Software Developers
Employment as a software engineer in South Carolina expanded by more than 3,600 jobs in 2020 and the technology industry as a whole contributed $12.7 billion to the state’s economy.
According to Cyberstates™ 2021, the definitive annual analysis of the nation’s tech industry.
Our state’s economy depends on technology.
Our tech sector is responsible for an estimated 6 percent ($12.7 billion) of the overall state economy.
As our tech sector grows, our ability to compete will depend on the availability of an educated tech workforce. However, the pipeline of tech talent in our state – particularly in software development – is not large enough or diverse enough to meet the current demand, much less enough to support future growth in the sector.
Providing free access to technology education has the potential to expose residents to the vast amount of opportunity available – right here in South Carolina.
What Our Graduates Have To Say
“As a mom of young children, going back to school is not currently an option for me. I am thankful for the opportunity that SC Codes provided to learn new technical skills for free in a flexible environment with the support of experienced programmers.”
Online Learning Platform
Use our online learning platform to learn a new skill. SC Codes offers free courses in programming for beginners and advanced developers alike.