Government & Public Administration

"As one of the nation’s top employers, Government and Public Administration has boundless career opportunities for people with all skill sets. You can be a city manager, global imaging specialist, security specialist, computer programmer, court clerk, linguist, social worker, and, of course, that little job called President. The list just goes on and on. If you’re comfortable with organization and discipline, and you have good communication skills, watch the videos below to meet people who work in this cluster.

 

 
 

 

James Clyburn | Civil Rights in S.C.

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Civil Rights Youth Media Summit: James Clyburn Interviewed by Juli Cross (A.C. Flora High School) and Kevin Baxter (Scott's Branch High School)
James F. Byrnes | S.C. Hall of Fame

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James Francis Byrnes (1882-1972) was born in Charleston and served in all three branches of the federal government. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1911–25) and in the Senate (1931–41)...
Ernest "Fritz" Hollings | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Ernest “Fritz” Hollings was born in Charleston, South Carolina in 1922. He graduated from The Citadel in 1942 and served as an artillery officer in World War Two. After the war, he was elected to the...
Bernard M. Baruch | Legacy of Leadership Profile

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1870–1965 Bernard M. Baruch, the "Park Bench Statesman," made his fortune on Wall Street, but his greatest challenge and his greatest satisfaction were his service to his country as an economic...
Governor James Burrows Edwards | S.C. Hall of Fame

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James Burrows Edwards was born in Hawthorne, Florida, and was an officer in the U.S. Maritime Service during World War II. Edwards received a bachelor's degree in 1950 at the College of Charleston. He...
Charles Bolden | S.C. Hall of Fame

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One of three astronauts inducted into the South Carolina Hall Of Fame, Charles Bolden, Jr. flew on four space shuttle missions while an astronaut, and in 2009 was appointed by President Obama to be...
Frederick B. Dent | Legacy of Leadership Profile

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A profile of Frederick Baily Dent. Frederick B. Dent (Born August 17, 1922) In the fall of 1973, a reporter for Nation's Business wrote of Secretary of Commerce Frederick B. Dent: "Despite a soft...
Frederick B. Dent | Legacy of Leadership Interview

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Frederick B. Dent (1922 - ) In the fall of 1973, a reporter for Nation's Business wrote of Secretary of Commerce Frederick B. Dent: "Despite a soft Southern accent and an affable demeanor which fits...
John K. Cauthen | Legacy of Leadership Profile

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John K. Cauthen (1906–1973) John Kelley Cauthen is regarded as one of the most powerful leaders in South Carolina during the 20th century, a man who used his talents to develop consensus and create...