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New Federal Data Show Continued Strong Labor Market

New Federal Data Show Continued Strong Labor Market Hires Outpaced Quits by 41,000 in June 2023 Columbia, S.C. – On August 16, 2023, the U.S.…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2023

South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2023

Executive Director William Floyd's July 2023 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement July 2023 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – “South Carolina continues to…

Strong Labor Market Puts JOLT into South Carolina Economy

Strong Labor Market Puts JOLT into South Carolina Economy State’s employers reported 111,000 new hires in May Columbia, S.C. – On Wednesday, July…

Executive Director William Floyd's June 2023 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement June 2023 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – “The weather is getting…

South Carolina's Employment Situation June 2023

South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2023

Joint Media Advisory with Richland County Sheriff’s Department: Fraud Alert

Joint Media Advisory with Richland County Sheriff’s Department: Fraud Alert Pictured L-R: DEW Executive Director William Floyd and RCSD Sheriff…

Businesses – Show us SC@Work!

Businesses – Show us SC@Work! The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Announces its 2023 Employer Photo Contest   Columbia, S.C…

DEW Welcomes Coordinating Council for Workforce Development and Regional Workforce Advisors

DEW Welcomes Coordinating Council for Workforce Development and Regional Workforce Advisors Newly Passed Act Brings Positive, Long-Term Changes to…

QCEW Data for the Fourth Quarter of 2022 is Now Available

QCEW Data for the Fourth Quarter of 2022 is Now Available The number of jobs across the state is up 76,164 from last year Columbia, S.C. – The U.S…