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The South Carolina Labor Force Participation Task Force Has Officially Commenced

  The South Carolina Labor Force Participation Task Force Has Officially Commenced South Carolina invites subject matter experts to a…

South Carolina's Employment Situation January 2022

South Carolina's Employment Situation January 2022

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's January Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement January 2022 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “As part of their annual…

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's Op-Ed

2021: A Look Back at Unemployment and Reemployment As I look back over the past 12 months, I am excited by the recovery our state has achieved.…

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's December 2021 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement December 2021 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “We ended 2021 with more good…

South Carolina's Employment Situation December 2021

South Carolina's Employment Situation December 2021

South Carolina's Employment Situation November 2021

South Carolina's Employment Situation November 2021

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's November 2021 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement November 2021 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “We are very excited to…

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's October Employment Statement

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

South Carolina's Employment Situation October 2021

South Carolina's Employment Situation October 2021