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Christopher O'Neill is an Apprenticeship Consultant serving Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, Technical College of the Lowcountry, and Trident Technical College. He began working with Apprenticeship Carolina in October 2024.
Prior to joining Apprenticeship Carolina, Christopher worked as a Technical Training Instructor for readySC for nearly two years. He retired from the Pennsylvania State Police on March 2020 as a Station Supervisor in the rank of Corporal. Christopher served the department for over 20 years where he spent the majority of his career as a Criminal Investigator. Christopher also retired from the Air Force Reserves as a Senior Master Sergeant in the role of a First Sergeant. His roles in the Air Force were as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) on active duty and a C-130 Hercules Loadmaster in the Reserves.
Christopher has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice, and Associate degrees in Historical Sciences, Aerial Systems Operations, and Information Systems Technology. Originally from Philadelphia, PA, Christopher moved to Summerville, SC, in June 2020. Away from work, Christopher likes to spend as much time as he can with his wife, Amy, and their four children Katelyn, Andie, Patrick, and Thomas.
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Ambitious, Adventurous, Detail-oriented.
What drew you to apprenticeship?
The ability to help businesses in South Carolina thrive through the utilization of apprenticeships programs. I have seen the struggles both businesses and employees experience trying to connect with one another in this job market. I believe programs like apprenticeships help to close that gap.
What is something that you enjoy or appreciate the most about your job?
I appreciate the ability to cover a wide geographical area with diverse workforce needs and enjoy signing days for new apprenticeships and repeating those events over and over again.
