Southeastern Chapter - National Safety Council

What Southeastern Chapter - National Safety Council does

The National Safety Council Southeastern Chapter (SCNSC, DBA formerly Charleston Safety Council) is a 501(c)-style nonprofit chartered chapter of the National Safety Council, founded in 1961 in Charleston, SC, and currently headquartered at 121 Ministry Drive in Irmo, South Carolina. The organization delivers safety education across four program areas: defensive driving (Alive at 25 for ages 15-24, 8-hour SC point reduction, 4-hour defensive driving, Driving Academy, defensive driving instructor training, Fleet Essentials, and a Distracted Driving Simulator), first aid and CPR/AED (pediatric and adult courses plus instructor certification), workplace safety (Southeastern OSHA Training Institute Education Center courses including OSHA 10/30, Safety Leadership Program, Advanced Safety Certificate, forklift instructor), and work zone safety (flagger certification, supervisor, basic work zone). Training is delivered through three channels: onsite at customer sites, classroom at training centers in Irmo, SC and Atlanta, GA, and virtually via Zoom, supported by a network of 800+ instructors including law enforcement officers and first responders.

SCNSC reaches 34,000+ students annually, with 250,000+ students cumulatively reached through Alive at 25 and 30,000+ childcare providers trained since 2016 under a partnership with the SC Department of Social Services. The organization serves five primary customer segments: teen and young drivers (school and court-referred), court-referred individuals seeking point reduction, daycare and childcare providers (DSS-mandated), organizations and employers (OSHA and workplace safety), and certified safety instructors. Course fees range from $45 (Alive at 25 high school) to $65 (court-referred Alive at 25) and higher for OSHA, first aid certification, and fleet programs, supplemented by donations, fundraising, and corporate sponsorship (State Farm).

The business is community-led and direct-to-consumer hybrid: schools and courts drive mandatory enrollment for Alive at 25 and point reduction courses, while individuals self-register through the website for standalone courses and organizations contract directly for onsite OSHA, first aid, and fleet safety training. The chapter operates with 11-50 employees, holds recognized awards including 2025 Greater Irmo Chamber Nonprofit of the Year, and is led by President & CEO Todd Buehrig with Director of Traffic Safety Melissa Reck.

Name

Southeastern Chapter - National Safety Council

Legal name

National Safety Council Southeastern Chapter

Website

https://scnsc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The National Safety Council Southeastern Chapter is a nonprofit chartered chapter of the National Safety Council, founded in 1961, that delivers defensive driving, first aid/CPR/AED, OSHA workplace safety, and work zone training to individuals, schools, courts, employers, and childcare providers across South Carolina and Georgia, training 34,000+ students annually through 800+ instructors and a network of partner-mandated programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Safety Training and Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Health, Safety & Compliance Training (CPR/First Aid, Safeguarding, Licensing) (EDACAIAH)

Keywords

• Defensive driving courses
• First aid CPR training
• Workplace safety training
• OSHA certification courses
• Driver safety education

Headquarters

HQ city

Irmo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Defensive Driving Course Fees: Revenue from Alive at 25 courses (both high school and court-related), 8-hour point reduction courses, 4-hour defensive driving, and Driving Academy programs. Course fees range from $45-$65 per student depending on course type.
2. First Aid and CPR Training: Revenue from pediatric first aid, CPR & AED training courses for daycare workers and other caregivers. Includes instructor certification courses.
3. Workplace Safety Training: Revenue from OSHA training, forklift instructor certification, work zone certification, and other workplace safety courses for organizations.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Nonprofit donations and annual campaign contributions supporting community safety initiatives in South Carolina and Georgia.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Southeastern Chapter of the National Safety Council (SCNSC) is a nonprofit training organization that delivers defensive driving, first aid/CPR/AED, workplace safety (OSHA), and work zone safety courses to individuals, schools, employers, and government agencies across South Carolina and Georgia. Courses are delivered onsite at customer locations, at two training centers in Irmo, SC and Atlanta, GA, and virtually via Zoom, with flagship programs including Alive at 25 for teen drivers and SC DSS-approved pediatric first aid for childcare providers.

Product overview

Southeastern Chapter - National Safety Council is a nonprofit training organization providing safety education across roads, workplaces, and communities in South Carolina and Georgia. The organization operates as a multi-product training platform with distinct program areas: (1) Defensive Driving Programs including Alive at 25 (ages 15-24), 8-Hour Point Reduction, 4-Hour Defensive Driving, Driving Academy, and Defensive Driving Instructor Training; (2) First Aid & CPR Training including Pediatric and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED courses with instructor certification; (3) Workplace Safety through OSHA Training (OTI Education Center, OSHA 10/30 Hour), Advanced Safety Certificate, Safety Leadership Program, and Forklift Instructor Training; (4) Work Zone Safety including Flagger Certification, Work Zone Supervisor, and Basic Work Zone courses. Training is delivered via classroom, virtual (Zoom-based), and on-site formats across two training centers (Irmo, SC and Atlanta, GA) with over 800 instructors reaching 34,000+ students annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alive at 25 Defensive driving course targeting young drivers ages 15-24, addressing risk factors like speeding, distracted driving, peer pressure, and seat belt use. Taught by law enforcement officers and first responders through interactive discussions; required by many high schools and courts in South Carolina and Georgia.
• 8-Hour Point Reduction Course 8-hour defensive driving course allowing South Carolina drivers to reduce 4 points off their driver's or CDL license, helping drivers learn skills to change risky behaviors and respond to hazards.
• 4-Hour Defensive Driving Condensed defensive driving course for employees and individuals seeking to reduce insurance premiums while learning hazard response and safe driving practices; available in-person and virtually.
• Driving Academy Beginner driver education combining 8 hours of classroom instruction with 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training to help new drivers obtain their license.
• Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED Comprehensive pediatric first aid, CPR, and AED certification training for childcare providers covering pediatric emergencies and AED usage; approved by SC DSS for daycare licensing.
• Adult First Aid, CPR & AED Training First aid, CPR, and AED certification training for adults preparing participants to respond effectively to cardiac emergencies and other medical situations in workplace and community settings.
• OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Training OSHA outreach training courses providing foundational safety knowledge: 10-hour for entry-level workers and 30-hour for supervisors and safety professionals; meets SC CHIP and federal OSHA requirements.
• Flagger Certification Work zone safety training for flag persons covering proper procedures, safety equipment, and traffic control techniques; required for workers directing traffic in construction and maintenance zones.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% decline in teen traffic fatalities in York County since Clover High School began requiring Alive at 25 in 2012
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• South Carolina Department of Social Services - Division of Early Care and EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partnership since 2016 to provide Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED training for childcare professionals across South Carolina. Over 30,000 childcare providers trained through this partnership.
• Southeastern OSHA Training Institute Education CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCNSC serves as a host location for OSHA training courses in South Carolina, expanding access to occupational safety and health training throughout the state.
• South Carolina Department of Public SafetycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partnership supporting traffic safety initiatives, teen driver programs, and public awareness campaigns. SC DPS Director Robert G. Woods IV provides endorsement of SCNSC programs.
• State FarmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Alive at 25 program in high schools across South Carolina and Georgia. Logo displayed as program sponsor.
• Lake Wylie High School / Clover School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district requiring Alive at 25 for all students wishing to park on campus. Partnership has contributed to 40% decline in teen traffic fatalities in York County since 2012.
• National Safety CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCNSC is a chartered chapter of the National Safety Council, utilizing NSC curricula and programs including Green Cross training, OSHA courses, and defensive driving programs. NSC CEO Lorraine Martin provides endorsement.
• Greater Irmo Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecognized SCNSC as 2025 Nonprofit of the Year, demonstrating community partnership and regional impact in the Irmo area.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Safety Council: National nonprofit organization serving as SCNSC's parent/affiliate body, providing curricula (Green Cross, OSHA outreach, defensive driving) used by SCNSC and other chartered chapters. Overlap is direct on curriculum but NSC operates broadly nationally while SCNSC focuses regionally.

Direct peers

• Idrivesafely: Established online traffic school platform approved in multiple states for defensive driving, point reduction, and court-referred courses. Competes directly with SCNSC on convenience and pricing in the digital delivery segment.
• Improv Traffic School: Online defensive driving and traffic school provider offering court-approved courses across multiple states. Directly competes for the same court-referred and point-reduction segments as SCNSC, but with a lower-cost, fully-digital model.
• AAA (American Automobile Association): National membership organization offering defensive driving and traffic safety courses, directly comparable to SCNSC's Alive at 25 and point reduction programs. AAA's brand recognition and insurance discount partnerships create overlapping value propositions for adult and senior drivers.
• American Heart Association: National nonprofit issuing widely-adopted CPR/AED certifications that compete head-to-head with SCNSC's first aid programs for workplace and childcare markets requiring emergency response credentials.
• American Red Cross: National nonprofit offering First Aid, CPR, and AED certification courses that directly compete with SCNSC's first aid training vertical for both individual and childcare-provider certification segments.
• Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI): Training organization offering first aid, CPR, AED, and emergency response certification programs that compete with SCNSC's pediatric and adult first aid certification lines in the childcare and corporate markets.
• OSHA Training Institute Education Centers (Other Regions): Other authorized OSHA Outreach Training Centers across the U.S. deliver the same OSHA 10/30-hour courses SCNSC offers through its Southeastern OTI. Geographic non-overlap makes them more parallel-channel peers than direct competitors.

Emerging players

• SafeKids Worldwide: National nonprofit focused on child injury prevention, including pedestrian, passenger, and distracted driving safety. Overlaps with SCNSC's teen driver safety mission and could become either a programmatic partner or complementary service provider.
• HeartCode / RQI (Laerdal Medical): Digital CPR/AED training and resuscitation quality improvement programs used by healthcare and workplace safety organizations. Represents the more technology-enabled, self-directed segment SCNSC may need to compete against as expectations evolve.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7iyQ6GJxsu-RAVdTaTU9kw
• Facebookfacebook.com/SCNSC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scnsc
• Instagraminstagram.com/nscsouth

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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