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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.

DEW Acting Executive Director's Statement January 2019

Mon, 03/11/2019

DEW Acting Executive Director Jamie D. Suber’s Statement

January 2019 Employment Situation

 

“When employment is strong, the agency’s mission – to identify unique opportunities to help employers find the trained workforce for their business needs and help individuals overcome potential barriers to employment – becomes increasingly critical. In this effort, the SC Career Coach, a mobile expansion of the SC Works system, is now scheduled for visits throughout the state,” said Jamie Suber, acting executive director of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce. “Replicating resources found in our physical locations, this mobile environment can travel to rural areas as well as offer on-site support services for various events. It is another extension of our services committed to partnering jobseekers and employers.”

 

About DEW

The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is putting South Carolinians to work. The agency invests in building a pipeline of quality workers, matches workers with jobs, and is a bridge for individuals who find themselves out of work for no fault of their own. This promotes financial stability and economic prosperity for employers, individuals and communities. DEW is dedicated to advancing South Carolina through services that meet the needs of the state’s businesses, jobseekers and those looking to advance their careers.