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South Carolina's Employment Situation November 2024

South Carolina's Employment Situation November 2024

Executive Director William Floyd's November 2024 Employment Statement

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

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

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

South Carolina's Employment Situation October 2024

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

  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

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

South Carolina's Employment Situation September 2024

Executive Director William Floyd's September 2024 Employment Statement

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

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