September is here. Welcome to Workforce Development Month! 

What is Workforce Development Month?    

This annual observance began when Governor Henry McMaster declared September as Workforce Development Month in the state at a press conference with the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW). 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, conferences, 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

The 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. 

Featured Events

Annual Events

Third Annual Workforce Champion Award

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

 4 PM - 6 PM 

Invite Only 

We will also announce our 2025 Workforce Honorees and winners of the statewide SC@Work: Photo Contest live during the ceremony. 

Workforce Development Symposium

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 

9 AM - 4 PM

Columbia Convention Center

1101 Lincoln St.
Columbia, SC 29201
United States

Visit the 2025 Workforce Symposium page to learn more and register. 

Featured Employer

eVAC Magnetics, LLC

Benefits of Working with eVAC

eVAC passionately advance the technologies of today and tomorrow. As a reliable partner, they work with their customers to develop application solutions that make it possible to meet constantly increasing requirements. eVAC push technical boundaries with groundbreaking solutions. The use of their materials, refined solutions, and special magnetic properties, are the key to making their customers’ systems smaller, lighter, more efficient and, last but not least, safer. Thereby, eVAX contributes significantly to saving resources and protecting the environment, which is why this is a great organization to work with. 

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eVAC Success Story

"E-Vac is the newest industry in Sumter County and has proven to be a valuable workforce partner. They have participated in the Sumter/Lee Manufacturing Expo for 8th graders (partnering with the RWA and economic development alliance) and recently hosted a combination job fair and community mini-STEM festival with assistance from SC Works."

-SC DEW Regional Workforce Advisor 

Featured Small Business

Dynamic Reproducer 

Dynamic Reproducer is a high-volume, cost efficient, precision zinc alloy die cast manufacturer located in Spartanburg, South Carolina but has clients throughtout North America. Dynamic Reproducer specializes in a die casting process call InterCast. This die casting process produces movable assemblies in a single operation.

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Benefits of Working with Dynamic Reproducer 

By choosing Dynamic Reproducer Company as your die casting provider, you gain many substantial benefits through the relationship.

• Exceptional Customer Services
• Effective Low-Cost Solutions
• High Quality Standards 

Click here to learn about more benefits of working with DRC!

Dynamic Reproducer Success Story

"Dynamic Reproducer is a small company with about 10 employees that the Upstate Region has worked with over the past year. Dynamic Reproducer has been actively hiring veterans and is a valuable partner in our STAYS Program. John Bentivegna, the company’s co-owner, communicates with the Business Service Team, and we are always their first call when they need help finding a candidate. Dynamic Reproducer, who is background-friendly, has recently hired two justice-involved veterans."

-SC DEW Regional Manager

Featured Provider 

 Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments (WRCOG) 

Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments (WRCOG) serves Georgetown, Horry, and Williamsburg counties. It is one of ten regional Councils of Government in South Carolina which assist local governments and work to address regional priorities.

WRCOG's wide range of services connects local governments and citizens to data and information which allows them to make informed decisions that tackle regional problems effectively. WRCOG is governed by a 25-member Board of Directors made up of elected officials and community members from the three counties.
 

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Upcoming Events & Partnerships with WRCOG

The Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments (WRCOG) has been a key partner for the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW). Along with managing SC Works centers in Horry, Georgetown, and Williamsburg counties, WRCOG plays a vital role in regional workforce development by offering training resources through the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) program. The organization also facilitates partnership meetings to showcase local workforce efforts and collaborates with agencies to plan and host job fairs and hiring events. WRCOG maintains strong relationships with local chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, and schools to align workforce initiatives with community needs. The organization has helped secure grants for regional industries and supported soft skills training programs for students. In September, WRCOG will launch Coastal Kickstart—a pre-apprenticeship program designed to build a talent pipeline for careers in healthcare, diversified manufacturing, and hospitality. Participants will complete short-term, credentialed training with Horry-Georgetown Technical College and Apprenticeship Carolina. Graduates will earn certifications in Customer Service, and—depending on their career pathway—may also receive credentials in CPR, OSHA, and/or ServSafe, all aligned with high-demand occupations in the region.

WRCOG is also actively partnering with Partnership Grand Strand, Horry-Georgetown Technical College, SCDEW, Palmetto Goodwill, Apprenticeship Carolina, Horry County Schools, and The Building Talent Foundation to launch the Careers at the Coast Job Fair Series. These quarterly events are designed to connect regional employers with job seekers and strengthen the local workforce. The goal is to establish this initiative as an annual series, expanding its reach and impact over time.

WRCOG Success Stories

"Aniyah Singletary is a 23-year-old from Williamsburg County, South Carolina, who transitioned from part-time jobs at Amazon and AP Security to pursue a career in healthcare as a Clinical Medical Assistant. Seeking training, she joined the WIOA program. After her orientation on February 27, 2024, Aniyah was deemed eligible for the out-of-school youth program on March 1 and began training at Lowcountry Medical Training Center on March 18. Aniyah completed her training and earned her Clinical Medical Assistant certification from the NHA on July 22, 2024. Now employed at Genesis Healthcare, she gains valuable experience while earning $18.00 per hour. Aniyah shared with career specialist that “she is grateful for the WIOA program for assisting her with the funding to attend and complete training."                                                                           

"Darius Way, a 24-year-old dislocated worker, visited the Conway Workforce Center for assistance in finding full-time employment after being laid off from the Steel Mill in Georgetown, SC, on June 23, 2024. He wanted to become a truck driver, but understood he had to be certified first. On June 17, 2024, he completed orientation for the WIOA program, where he received an application packet and a list of required documents. He qualified as a dislocated worker and was enrolled in the WIOA Dislocated Worker Funded Program on August 1, 2024. Darius pursued CDL training at Horry Georgetown Technical College and completed his training on September 29, 2024. He obtained his CDL license on October 3, 2024.  

As of January 2, 2025, Darius was working as a small equipment operator with SCDOT."