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

DEW Executive Director’s Statement June 2021

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement June 2021 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “Employment growth in June…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2021

South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2021

South Carolina’s Employment Situation May 2021

South Carolina’s Employment Situation May 2021

DEW Executive Director’s Statement May 2021

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement May 2021 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “After four months of nudging in the…

Innovative Partnership to Create Training Opportunities for Unemployed Individuals

Innovative Partnership to Create Training Opportunities for Unemployed Individuals ANDERSON, S.C. - Today Governor McMaster announced an innovative…

DEW Launches Online Tax Lien Registry for UI Debt

Online State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Lien Registry Now Available to Streamline Process for Employers Online Lien Registry Provides Ease in…

South Carolina Employment Situation April 2021

South Carolina Employment Situation April 2021

DEW Executive Director’s Statement April 2021

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement April 2021 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “For the fourth month we are…

More than $1 Million Dollars Available to SC Employers for Training

More than $1 Million Available to Qualifying SC Employers for Training Employers are Encouraged to Apply for Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Funds…

South Carolina Employment Situation March 2021

South Carolina's Employment Situation March 2021