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Due to severe winter weather, many government offices will be closed Monday, February 2. DEW's Appeals, Collections, and Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax departments will not be available to take calls. Please know that we have limited staff taking UI calls starting at 10 AM and wait times may be long. We strongly encourage you to call back tomorrow if your call is not urgent. As a reminder, you can always get up-to-date information about your claim or account by visiting the MyBenefits claimant portal. 

For the latest updates of SC Works closures, please visit scworks.org/sc-works-closings to find out if your local center is affected.

Employment Services

SC Works Online Services

SC Works Online Services (SCWOS) is new and improved! SCWOS links all of South Carolina's state and local workforce services and resources into a one-stop shop for jobseekers and employers. SCWOS is the state's largest jobs database, which means if you are currently looking for work, this is the database to search. And if you are an employer, you can use this tool to post available positions, search for top candidates and review job market trends. All for FREE!

The latest updates will assist and enhance the jobseeker experience. The newest features will personalize the experience, allow for individual touches, and help with finding the right opportunity.

Some of the new updates and features of SCWOS include:

  • A user friendly, refreshed look that guides you to the tools you are looking for with just a few simple clicks.
  • You can now add a personal touch to your profile and resume by uploading your picture! A smiling photo can help make a personal connection with your future employer.
  • An improved resume builder will offer suggestions on where your resume could use a little more attention and how your current resume scores against criteria of a job in which you’re interested.
  • Improved job searching tools help narrow your job search and makes it easier to find the right fit. 
  • A revamped Job Details page provides more of the information you want to see like average salary and icons will indicate how well your current skills match with the job posting’s requirements.

For more information, please view the PDF linked here for the latest SCWOS New Features for Job Seekers (PDF)or dive in and explore now at SCWOS.