September is here. Welcome to Workforce Development Month!
What is Workforce Development Month?
In 2022, Governor Henry McMaster declared September as Workforce Development Month in the state. This month-long observance was developed to showcase the talent of South Carolina's workforce, promote more opportunities to connect jobseekers with employers, and celebrate our industries. This month is also a wonderful time to reflect on the collaborative spirit of key players across the state that help recruit, train, and retain our versatile workforce. Employers and workers across all fields - as well as government bodies, educators, nonprofits, and more - work together to create steady careers for our residents. A healthy and thriving workforce is one that helps grow our economy and supports our families.
DEW is proud to be a cog in that wheel of progress. We are committed to championing workforce initiatives and creating opportunities for workers and employers across our great state. Workforce Development Month celebrates those commitments and the individuals who comprise our workforce. From doctors to scientists, teachers to farmers, and every occupation in-between: These individuals are the unsung heroes of our labor force. This month is all about celebrating SC@Work!
Click here to download our Workforce Development Month Digital Branding Toolkit!
The toolkit is universal and any state agency, business, nonprofit, educator, and community provider can utilize it for their own content. It includes Workforce Development Month logos, social media templates, job flyer templates, wallpapers, web and email headers, and infographics for SC Works and DEW.
What will occur during Workforce Development Month?
This year's Workforce Development Month will be filled with job fairs, hiring events, workshops, training, rural outreach, confe
rences, and many other activities. All types of employers have opportunities to work with DEW and SC Works to help hire the right candidates, develop job fairs and hiring events, create individual employment plans, upskill staff, find tax credits and financial incentives, and more. Nonprofits, educators, and community providers can work with our agency to promote education and training programs, grants, and participate in upcoming job fairs and community events. Jobseekers can work with the experts at SC Works Centers across the state to build their resume, conduct skills assessments, find the right training, search for jobs, and even network with employers on their behalf. Not to mention, there will be multiple job fairs and hiring events in your area! Let DEW and SC Works raise you up to your full potential and help you find your next job!
Click on the below map or bullet points to find events happening in your local area!
• Worklink Events • Greenville Events • Upstate Events • Catawba Events • Upper Savannah Events • Midlands Events
• Santee-Lynches Events • Pee Dee Events • Lowcountry Events • Trident Events • Lower Savannah Events • Waccamaw Events
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he best thing about the above activities? None of them are exclusive to Workforce Development Month. DEW and SC Works offer these services and events year-round, and are always connecting jobseekers with employers.
Are you looking for education, training, or work opportunities? Want professional growth opportunities? Want a career change? Entering the workforce for the first time? Visit an SC Works Center near you or our virtual engagement center to learn how we can help.
Annual Events
Fourth Annual Workforce Champion Award
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
4 PM - 6 PM
By Invitation Only
We will also announce our 2026 Workforce Honorees and winners of the statewide SC@Work: Photo Contest live during the ceremony.
Three-day Workforce Development and Manufacturing Summit
Monday, August 31, 2026 3:00-7:00 PM
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - Wednesday, September 2, 2026 8 AM - 5:15 PM
Columbia Convention Center
1101 Lincoln St.
Columbia, SC 29201
United States
Visit the 2026 SC Workforce and Manufacturing Summit to learn more and register.
Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD) Meeting
Monday, September 21, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Featured Employer
Zeus Industrial Products, Inc.
A global leader in advanced polymer manufacturing, Zeus continues to expand and create high-quality careers in advanced manufacturing with competitive pay. The company has long supported employee skill advancement through workforce readiness initiatives, including WorkKeys assessments. Zeus has made a strong impact through the STAYS Program, which focuses on connecting veterans with employment opportunities. The company has demonstrated a clear commitment to those who have served in the military.
Zeus Industrial Products, Inc.
Careers at Zeus Industrial Products, Inc.
Featured Small Business
FreightGo Delivery, Inc.
FreightGo Delivery is a new employer that came to an SC Works center seeking assistance with their candidates. FreightGo Delivery has built a strong relationship with its local SC Works Center and has used them exclusively for employment services. "I appreciate the [DEW] staff. They have assisted me with qualified employees. I will continue to use their services," said Embry Gibson, owner of FreightGo Delivery.
Featured Provider
Coastal Carolina University Spadoni College United Nations RISE
“The RISE Center Youth Corps at Coastal Carolina University places students in high-demand jobs through a paid internship program with the support of RWA Eileen Fleming Patonay,” said Dr. Pamela Martin, Professor of Political Science and Executive Director of the (Resilience, Innovation, and Sustainability through Education) RISE Center. Patonay has connected the center with dozens of employers seeking highly qualified, university-level students for paid internships, including accounting and finance, business administration, marketing, engineering, health, sustainability and resilience, and public administration. The Youth Corps program has a 50 percent hire rate between spring and summer semesters. This summer, 46 businesses and students participated in the program, which is funded by the Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation, Partnership Grand Strand, Bank of America, and participating business sponsors.
Resilience, Innovation, and Sustainability through Education) RISE Center
