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.

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South Carolina's Employment Situation June 2019

South Carolina’s Employment Situation     June 2019   Number of South Carolinians Working Sets Another Record Payroll…

South Carolina's Employment Situation May 2019

South Carolina’s Employment Situation  May 2019 Number of South Carolinians Working Remains at All Time High Payroll Employment Increases Set…

DEW Executive Director's Statement May 2019

DEW Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement May 2019 Employment Situation ““As I have spent this month traveling the state, I have been…

DEW Executive Director's Statement April 2019

DEW Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement April 2019 Employment Situation “South Carolina is enjoying unprecedented employment growth. I am…

South Carolina's Employment Situation April 2019

 South Carolina’s Employment Situation      April 2019 Employment Expansion Continues Unemployment Rate Ticks Up…

South Carolina’s Veteran Unemployment Rate Drops Significantly in 2018

Announcement Comes as S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Welcomes New Executive Director The state’s annual unemployment rate for veterans…

South Carolina’s Veteran Unemployment Rate Drops Significantly in 2018

South Carolina’s Veteran Unemployment Rate Drops Significantly in 2018 Announcement Comes as S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Welcomes…

DEW Acting Executive Director's Statement March 2019

DEW Acting Executive Director Jamie D. Suber’s Statement March 2019 Employment Situation “While the continued rise in the number of people working…

South Carolina's Employment Situation March 2019

The number of individuals working moved substantially higher, by an estimated 6,826 people, establishing a new record of 2,274,185. Unemployment…

DEW Acting Executive Director's Statement March 2019

DEW Acting Executive Director Jamie D. Suber’s Statement March 2019 Employment Situation “While the continued rise in the number of people working…