The Official Web Site of the State of South Carolina

DEW's Labor Market Information (LMI) division is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new website: www.lmi.sc.gov. This site provides vital data about our state’s workforce, including statistics about the current job market, historical records, and a myriad of resources about our state’s employment, unemployment, industries, and occupations. Explore the official source of LMI in South Carolina by visiting www.lmi.sc.gov.

News Archive

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…

DEW Approved for Second Round of Department of Defense Funding

At a Time When Supply Chain Security Has Proven Imperative, the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce is Approved for Second Round of…

DEW Executive Director’s Statement June 2021

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement June 2021 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “Employment growth in June…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2021

South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2021

South Carolina’s Employment Situation May 2021

South Carolina’s Employment Situation May 2021

DEW Executive Director’s Statement May 2021

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement May 2021 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “After four months of nudging in the…

Innovative Partnership to Create Training Opportunities for Unemployed Individuals

Innovative Partnership to Create Training Opportunities for Unemployed Individuals ANDERSON, S.C. - Today Governor McMaster announced an innovative…

DEW Launches Online Tax Lien Registry for UI Debt

Online State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Lien Registry Now Available to Streamline Process for Employers Online Lien Registry Provides Ease in…

South Carolina Employment Situation April 2021

South Carolina Employment Situation April 2021

DEW Executive Director’s Statement April 2021

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement April 2021 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “For the fourth month we are…