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South Carolina's Employment Situation November 2024

Thu, 12/19/2024
South Carolina's Employment Situation November 2024

Executive Director William Floyd's November 2024 Employment Statement

Thu, 12/19/2024
Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement November 2024 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – “South Carolina’s labor…

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Deadline Extension for Affected Counties

Thu, 12/19/2024
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Deadline Extended for Counties Affected by Hurricane Helene Columbia, S.C. – The Federal Emergency Management…

Executive Director William Floyd's October 2024 Employment Statement

Tue, 11/19/2024
Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement October 2024 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – “South Carolina’s labor…

South Carolina's Employment Situation October 2024

Tue, 11/19/2024
South Carolina's Employment Situation October 2024

Operation Space Talk SC Connects Middle School Students with the International Space Station

Thu, 11/14/2024
  Operation Space Talk SC Connects Middle School Students with the International Space Station Columbia, S.C. – Thanks to Regional Workforce…

DEW Announces 2024 SC@Work: Photo Contest Winners

Mon, 10/21/2024
DEW Announces 2024 SC@Work: Photo Contest Winners     Columbia, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) proudly…

South Carolina's Employment Situation September 2024

Mon, 10/21/2024
South Carolina's Employment Situation September 2024

Executive Director William Floyd's September 2024 Employment Statement

Mon, 10/21/2024
Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement September 2024 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – “South Carolina…

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Two Additional Counties Affected by Hurricane Helene

Thu, 10/17/2024
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Two Additional Counties Affected by Hurricane Helene Columbia, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster…