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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.

News Archive

South Carolina's Employment Situation April 2022

Fri, 05/20/2022
South Carolina's Employment Situation April 2022

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's April Employment Statement

Fri, 05/20/2022
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

Tue, 04/26/2022
South Carolina Businesses are Encouraged to Apply for Free CompTIA Training and Certification DEW and CompTIA Bring a Wealth of Benefits to Multiple…

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…