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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.

News Archive

The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Announces its Cybersecurity Internship Program

Fri, 04/22/2022
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Announces its Cybersecurity Internship Program Innovative new internship trains, certifies, and…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation March 2022

Fri, 04/15/2022
South Carolina’s Employment Situation March 2022  

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's March Employment Statement

Fri, 04/15/2022
Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement March 2022 Employment Situation   Columbia, S.C. – “More good news for…

The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Announces the Launch of its Veterans Portal

Tue, 04/12/2022
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Announces the Launch of its Veterans Portal Columbia, SC – The S.C. Department of Employment and…

The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Announces a Redesign of its Monthly Data Trends Publication to Provide More Data and Content

Fri, 04/08/2022
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Announces a Redesign of its Monthly Data Trends Publication to Provide More Data and Content…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation February 2022

Fri, 03/25/2022
South Carolina’s Employment Situation February 2022

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's February Employment Statement

Fri, 03/25/2022
Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement February 2022 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – “For February 2022, South…

The South Carolina Labor Force Participation Task Force Has Officially Commenced

Wed, 03/23/2022
  The South Carolina Labor Force Participation Task Force Has Officially Commenced South Carolina invites subject matter experts to a…

South Carolina's Employment Situation January 2022

Mon, 03/14/2022
South Carolina's Employment Situation January 2022

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's January Employment Statement

Mon, 03/14/2022
Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement January 2022 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “As part of their annual…