USC Salkehatchie Offers Free AI Training Today for Local Businesses

USC Salkehatchie is presenting community focused AI training on December 9, with offerings listed on the campus iCarolina learning lab pages. The program lists two practical sessions, a 90 minute hands on seminar titled "Generative AI for Beginners" and a two hour session titled "Utilizing AI for your Business." Local delivery is scheduled at USC Salkehatchie locations including Walterboro and the Allendale campus, and the Walterboro listings include a December 9 session.

The short courses are designed to teach residents how to use common AI tools for emails, social posts, business tasks and productivity, and are targeted to community members, entrepreneurs and workers across the Salkehatchie five county service area. Registration links are posted on the learning lab pages, and Jim Twitty is listed as the contact for more information and registration assistance.

For Allendale County residents the trainings offer a practical step toward closing local digital skill gaps that affect job opportunities, small business competitiveness and access to online services. Improving basic AI literacy can make routine work faster and reduce time spent on administrative tasks, which matters for small business owners and nonprofit staff who often operate with limited resources. Greater digital competence also supports access to telehealth, benefits enrollment and public health information, making these courses relevant to broader community well being.

The courses are part of a larger effort to deliver low cost workforce development in a predominantly rural region where broadband access and training resources are uneven. Local leaders have pointed to the need for more sustained investment in digital infrastructure and adult education so that short trainings translate into lasting benefits. For residents who cannot attend in person, the iCarolina pages include registration details and options for assistance through the listed contact.

This offering is timely as technology tools become more embedded in daily work and service delivery. Residents can register through the USC Salkehatchie iCarolina learning lab pages or contact Jim Twitty for help with registration and accessibility needs.