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News Archive

The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Announces the Launch of its Veterans Portal

Tue, 04/12/2022
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Announces the Launch of its Veterans Portal Columbia, SC – The S.C. Department of Employment and…

The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Announces a Redesign of its Monthly Data Trends Publication to Provide More Data and Content

Fri, 04/08/2022
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Announces a Redesign of its Monthly Data Trends Publication to Provide More Data and Content…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation February 2022

Fri, 03/25/2022
South Carolina’s Employment Situation February 2022

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's February Employment Statement

Fri, 03/25/2022
Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement February 2022 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – “For February 2022, South…

The South Carolina Labor Force Participation Task Force Has Officially Commenced

Wed, 03/23/2022
  The South Carolina Labor Force Participation Task Force Has Officially Commenced South Carolina invites subject matter experts to a…

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's January Employment Statement

Mon, 03/14/2022
Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement January 2022 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “As part of their annual…

South Carolina's Employment Situation January 2022

Mon, 03/14/2022
South Carolina's Employment Situation January 2022

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's Op-Ed

Mon, 01/31/2022
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

Tue, 01/25/2022
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

Tue, 01/25/2022
South Carolina's Employment Situation December 2021