DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s Statement

July 2018 Employment Statement

“As businesses thrive in South Carolina they continue to hire at record levels, but they need a trained and ready workforce to support growth,” said Cheryl Stanton, executive director of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce. “In September, the S.C. Chamber of Commerce, the SC Technical College System and the State Workforce Development Board will join the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce to host the 2018 Workforce Development Symposium. This event is an opportunity for business, education, workforce professionals and other stakeholders to address the challenge of workforce needs and labor force availability in the state. The goal is to provide insight on innovative workforce development that will help businesses build a strong talent pipeline while helping South Carolinians find work.”

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.