DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s Statement

June 2018 Employment Statement

“Businesses are continuing to hire and employment is at record level so the challenge remains providing employers with a workforce that meets their needs and pulling in more potential workers,” said Cheryl Stanton, executive director of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce. “The South Carolina Jobs for America’s Graduates program is one way the state is working to recognize the talent of students with barriers to graduation and/or employment, help them stay engaged, and identify a plan and vision for career opportunities. For eight consecutive years, this program has won a national award for exceeding all performance outcome measures; benefiting South Carolina by matching students with meaningful careers while helping businesses fill positions from the local talent pipeline.”

About DEW

The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is putting South Carolinians to work. The agency invests in building a pipeline of quality workers, matches workers with jobs, and is a bridge for individuals who find themselves out of work for no fault of their own. This promotes financial stability and economic prosperity for employers, individuals and communities. DEW is dedicated to advancing South Carolina through services that meet the needs of the state’s businesses, jobseekers and those looking to advance their careers.