The Official Web Site of the State of South Carolina

DEW's Labor Market Information (LMI) division 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 about our state’s employment, unemployment, industries, and occupations. Explore the official source of LMI in South Carolina by visiting www.lmi.sc.gov.

News Archive

New Federal Data Show South Carolina Labor Market Continues to Propel Economy

Tue, 10/25/2022
New Federal Data Show South Carolina Labor Market Continues to Propel Economy Survey discovered 174,000 job openings statewide in August 2022…

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's September Employment Statement

Fri, 10/21/2022
Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement September 2022 Employment Situation   Columbia, S.C. – “Wages in South…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation September 2022

Fri, 10/21/2022
South Carolina’s Employment Situation September 2022

Recognizing Outstanding Local SC Works System Employees

Mon, 10/17/2022
Recognizing Outstanding Local SC Works System Employees 11 Workforce Professionals Were Honored for Their Exceptional Contributions to the State’s…

The 2022 Workforce Symposium Offers Insight on Statewide Workforce Challenges and Solutions

Mon, 10/03/2022
The 2022 Workforce Symposium Offers Insight on Statewide Workforce Challenges and Solutions The S.C. Chamber of Commerce and the S.C. Department of…

Katie Herrmann, Director of Human Resources, Named 2022 HR Rising Star

Tue, 09/27/2022
Katie Herrmann, Director of Human Resources, Named 2022 HR Rising Star Department of Employment and Workforce employee recognized for her…

South Carolina’s Labor Market Dynamism Continues

Wed, 09/21/2022
South Carolina’s Labor Market Dynamism Continues New hires exceeded quits by 35,000 in July 2022 Columbia, S.C. – On Friday, September 16, the U.S…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2022

Fri, 09/16/2022
South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2022

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's August Employment Statement

Fri, 09/16/2022
Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement August 2022 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – “This month, the number of…

QCEW data for early 2022 released

Thu, 09/15/2022
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) data for early 2022 released Number of workers up 21,402 from pre-pandemic levels two years prior…