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 Unemployment Rate Averages 4.3% in 2017

South Carolina unemployment rate averages 4.3% in 2017 South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate averaged 4.3 percent in 2017, down…

South Carolina has 2-to-1 unemployment vs. demand ratio

South Carolina has 2-to-1 unemployment vs. demand ratio COLUMBIA, S.C. – While South Carolina experienced a slight increase in its unemployment rate…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation December 2017

S.C businesses add jobs; unemployment rate inches up South Carolina businesses continued to add jobs in December to a new record level with the…

DEW Executive Director’s Statement December 2017

DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s Statement December 2017 Employment Statement “While businesses continue to add jobs at a record pace, which…

DEW Acting Executive Director's Statement December 2018

DEW Acting Executive Director Jamie D. Suber’s Statement December 2018 Employment Situation “While South Carolina’s employment numbers hold strong…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation November 2017

S.C. business payrolls set record, unemployment rate edges up South Carolina businesses continued to set record job levels in November with…

Statement on November 2017 employment situation

DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s Statement November 2017 Employment Statement “It is exciting to see that businesses have added nearly 8,000…

Businesses eligible for $100 million potential tax saving

Businesses in South Carolina were eligible for more than $100 million in potential tax savings so far this year through the Work Opportunity Tax…

Workforce board makes grants available to assist out-of-school youths

Workforce board makes grants available to assist out-of-school youths The State Workforce Development Board is making $400,000 available to assist…

Statement on October 2017 unemployment rate

DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s Statement October 2017 Employment Statement “Last month South Carolina's robust economy grew further, with…