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DEW and SC Works offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025. We will be happy to serve you when we reopen on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Please note that some financial institutions may also be closed on Monday, which may delay unemployment payments.
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce is here to help you move from unemployment to reemployment. Our goal is to match job seekers with employers quickly, efficiently and effectively.
From unemployment insurance benefits to personalized reemployment services, our agency provides robust services to support South Carolina's labor force and economic development.
Workforce Development Month is observed in the month of September and was developed to showcase the talent of South Carolina's workforce, promote more opportunities to connect jobseekers with employers, and celebrate our industries. This month is a wonderful time to reflect on the collaborative spirit of key players across the state that help recruit, train, support, and retain our versatile workforce.
For more information and to stay connected with Workforce Development Month, visit www.dew.sc.gov/WDM.
The Labor Market Information (LMI) division of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new website. This site provides vital data about our state’s workforce, including statistics about the current job market, historical records, and a myriad of resources and research about our state’s employment, unemployment, industries, and occupations. Explore the official source of employment information throughout South Carolina by visiting www.lmi.sc.gov
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes are the federal standard used to classify workers into the specific category that best matches their job. Each of your employees can be classified in one of 867 detailed occupations listed. For more information and to search for specific SOC codes, visit https://dew.sc.gov/employers/SOC.
Ask general, unemployment-related questions with the UI Webform. For security reasons, no specific claim information can be shared, but ask broad questions and avoid telephone wait times.
El formulario web del seguro de desempleo le permite hacer preguntas del desempleo a la agencia. Por razones de seguridad, no se puede compartir información personal pero plantear preguntas generales y pueda evitar esperas al teléfono.
Lt. Governor Pamela Evette and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) has partnered to present the Youth Employment Site (YES), a job board with work opportunities for teenage job seekers with no prior experience. This online job database is a safe and interactive introduction to the workforce with many resources.
For more information and to search for specific youth jobs, visit the Youth Employment Site.
The Office of Statewide Workforce Development (OSWD) resides within DEW and is responsible for implementing the Statewide Education and Workforce Development Act initiatives under the direction of the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD). On April 16, the SC Senate confirmed Dr. Rebecca Battle-Bryant as the first-ever Director of the OSWD. Please join DEW in welcoming her to our agency!