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News Archive

South Carolina's Employment Situation September 2021

South Carolina's Employment Situation September 2021

Jamie Suber Appointed to National Association of State Workforce Agencies Board

S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce’s Jamie Suber selected to serve leadership roles with the National Association of State Workforce…

DEW and Lt. Gov. Partner Through Youth PSA

S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce and Lt. Governor Pamela Evette partner to share the number one thing employers are looking for when…

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's August 2021 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement August 2021 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “It is another month of good news…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2021

South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2021

South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2021

South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2021

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's July 2021 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement July 2021 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “There is great news to report this…

DEW Approved for Second Round of Department of Defense Funding

At a Time When Supply Chain Security Has Proven Imperative, the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce is Approved for Second Round of…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2021

South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2021

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…