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DEW offices and SC Works centers will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents' Day. While the agency processes claims over the weekend, payments may be delayed due to your bank's holiday schedule.

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SC Works Online Services (SCWOS) is Down Due to a Nationwide Outage

SC Works Online Services (SCWOS) is Down Due to a Nationwide Outage South Carolina claimants’ unemployment benefits unaffected, and agency helps…

DEW Welcomes a New Chief of Staff, William Floyd

DEW Welcomes a New Chief of Staff, William Floyd Columbia, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is excited to announce…

South Carolina's Employment Situation May 2022

South Carolina’s Employment Situation May 2022

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's May Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement May 2022 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – “With an estimated 2,322,089…

QCEW Data Released

  Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) data released Employment Data Shows Return of Leisure and Hospitality Jobs Columbia, S.C…

The Great Resignation

The Great Resignation Navigating a shifting workforce   Columbia, S.C. – Recently, there has been considerable focus on “The Great…

South Carolina Population Data

South Carolina Population Data How Regional Populations Affect Local Workforces Columbia, SC – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (…

South Carolina's Employment Situation April 2022

South Carolina's Employment Situation April 2022

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's April Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement April 2022 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – “It is good news all around for…

SC Businesses are Encouraged to Apply for Free CompTIA Training and Certification

South Carolina Businesses are Encouraged to Apply for Free CompTIA Training and Certification DEW and CompTIA Bring a Wealth of Benefits to Multiple…