The Official Web Site of the State of South Carolina

DEW offices and SC Work centers will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

SUITS will undergo monthly maintenance and be temporarily unavailable on Sunday, July 7, from 12-4 PM. We thank you for your patience.

Are you a young person looking for part-time or summer work? Explore the Youth Employment Site!

News Archive

2022 Tax Rate Announcement

Gov. Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey Announce Tax Rate Cuts as the UI Trust Fund Remains…

S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce and CompTIA Partnership

S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Partners with worldwide technology leader, CompTIA, to provide I.T. training opportunities for South…

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's September 2021 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement September 2021 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “South Carolina celebrated…

South Carolina's Employment Situation September 2021

South Carolina's Employment Situation September 2021

Jamie Suber Appointed to National Association of State Workforce Agencies Board

S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce’s Jamie Suber selected to serve leadership roles with the National Association of State Workforce…

DEW and Lt. Gov. Partner Through Youth PSA

S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce and Lt. Governor Pamela Evette partner to share the number one thing employers are looking for when…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2021

South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2021

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's August 2021 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement August 2021 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “It is another month of good news…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2021

South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2021

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's July 2021 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement July 2021 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “There is great news to report this…