Welcome to the official site of the South Carolina Junior Chamber of Commerce, more commonly known as the South Carolina Jaycees.

A lot has changed for our state and the country since the South Carolina Jaycees official inception in 1937.

But there are some stark similarities: Like then, our world is surrounded by trials and the future can often appear uncertain and replete with challenges.

Like then, our country is in need of young leaders.

Like then- the South Carolina Jaycees stand ready to fill that need.

Our organization’s mission is to provide young people the opportunity to develop personal and leadership skills through local community action and organizational involvement while expanding the Junior Chamber movement. We provide the tools these young people need to succeed in areas of business development, management skills, individual training and community service, as well as international connections.

While Nationwide the trend for service oriented organizations appears on the decline, South Carolina has carved a resilient niche and has grown as an organization over the recent past.

There is a reason the South Carolina Jaycees have served as the preeminent membership organization for people age 21- 40. That is because the Jaycee experience makes good on our promise that you will receive back everything you are willing to put into our organization.

On behalf of our Executive Committee, we welcome your visit to our site. With over 20 chapters throughout the state, and new ones scheduled to begin regularly in 2009, there is one near you that will welcome your membership, your abilities and your opinions. Make a difference. Be a Jaycee.

In Jaycee Spirit,

Heather Behringer
74th President
South Carolina Jaycees