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The Labor Market Information (LMI) division of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new website – lmi.sc.gov. This site provides vital data about our state’s workforce, including statistics about the current job market, historical records, and a myriad of resources and research about our state’s employment, unemployment, industries, and occupations. Explore the official source of employment information throughout South Carolina by visiting www.lmi.sc.gov
Would you like to work for a state agency that offers vital programs and services to claimants, jobseekers, and employers across the state? Would you like to go to work every day knowing that you play a part in helping to strengthen our workforce and support individuals on their journey towards employment? If so, then consider joining the S.C. Department Employment and Workforce (DEW)!
Whether you are an experienced professional or an entry-level candidate, there might be a role at DEW that is a perfect fit just for you. Our agency is comprised of a myriad of departments and divisions ― so if you are an accountant, a customer service representative, an IT specialist, a project manager, or even a researcher ― DEW might be your next employer. Consider joining the team and take a look at what open positions we have available by clicking below!
The agency's current job spotlight is for a Second Chance Workforce Consultant.
Do you have experience helping justice-involved individuals and empowering them with the knowledge and skills they need to find work?
Our Second Chance Workforce Consultant serves within the Employment Services (ES) division. ES programs improve the functioning of the labor market by bringing together individuals who are seeking employment and employers who are seeking workers. The SC Works system provides jobseekers with career guidance, job referrals, assessments, and résumé assistance. Free tools to assist employers include posting job openings, recruiting and screening candidates, and reviewing job market trends. South Carolina’s 12 local workforce development boards administer the SC Works Centers throughout the state.
The Second Chance Workforce Consultant plays a crucial role in the agency's reentry programs, focusing on justice-involved individuals. This role serves as the main point of contact for these programs, coordinating trainings, services, and recruitment events for justice-involved individuals. The role also manages key partnerships with the SC Department of Corrections and others, and partners with Workforce Development for grant opportunities, the Workforce Opportunity Tax Credit, and Federal Bonding.
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This is a REPOST. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to re-apply for this position.
The state of South Carolina offers its employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. DEW seeks to promote a heathy work-life balance by offering excellent and generous benefits packages, which often outshine competing market offers.
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For more information about job benefits, please contact us at 803.898.9390.
DEW is responsible for paying unemployment insurance benefits, collecting unemployment taxes, helping people find jobs, matching businesses with qualified candidates, and collecting and disseminating state/federal employment statistics. Learn more about the different departments and divisions that make up our agency by selecting any of the options below.
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