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DEW and SC Works offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th, and will reopen on Monday, July 7th. Unemployment claimants: Please note that payments may be delayed due to your bank's holiday schedule.

DEW's Labor Market Information (LMI) division is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new website: 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.

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Mon, 06/23/2025
Executive Director William Floyd's May 2025 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement

May 2025 Employment Situation

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Mon, 06/23/2025
South Carolina's Employment Situation May 2025

South Carolina's Employment Situation May 2025…

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Mon, 06/09/2025
New Website Allows for Easier Access to South Carolina’s Labor Market Information

New Website Allows for Easier Access to South Carolina’s Labor Market Information

 
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Tue, 06/03/2025
DEW’s Third Annual SC@Work: Photo Contest Is Open

DEW’s Third Annual SC@Work: Photo Contest Is Open

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Tue, 05/20/2025
Executive Director William Floyd's April 2025 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement
April 2025 Employment Situation


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Tue, 05/20/2025
South Carolina's Employment Situation April 2025

South Carolina's Employment Situation April 2025

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Tue, 05/13/2025
New Features Based on Your Feedback with FindYourFuture.sc.gov
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Fri, 04/18/2025
Executive Director William Floyd's March 2025 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement

March 2025 Employment Situation…

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Thu, 04/17/2025
South Carolina's Employment Situation March 2025

South Carolina's Employment Situation March 2025

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Thu, 03/27/2025
South Carolina's Employment Situation February 2025

South Carolina's Employment Situation February 2025

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Thu, 03/27/2025
Executive Director William Floyd's February 2025 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement
February 2025 Employment Situation


Columbia, S.C. – “…

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Mon, 03/17/2025
Executive Director William Floyd's January 2025 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement

January 2025 Employment Situation…

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