The American Board, a non-profit dedicated to recruiting and certifying community-based teachers in South Carolina, will host a public event on how local residents can become certified South Carolina teachers. Attendees will learn what to expect in a career as a teacher and receive advisement on a personalized path to certification. The event will be held Saturday, October 27 at 10 am and 11 am at the Chesterfield County Library, 119 West Main St. in Chesterfield and will be led by South Carolina Teacher Certification Specialist Willie Brown. The event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required for entry. Brown can be contacted at contact@abcte.org or (877) 669-2228. Visit www.abcte.org for more information on becoming a teacher.