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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.

New Career Peeks Video Series

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work in different careers across the state? Whether you are exploring your first job or looking to make a career change, our new Career Peek Video Series takes you behind the scenes of many occupations across the state. Through short, engaging videos highlighting the day-to-day tasks of South Carolinians at work, you’ll get a glimpse of the skills, experience, and passion that drive South Carolina’s thriving workforce. Take a peek at these exciting careers!