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Due to severe winter weather, many government offices will be closed Monday, February 2. DEW's Appeals, Collections, and Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax departments will not be available to take calls. Please know that we have limited staff taking UI calls starting at 10 AM and wait times may be long. We strongly encourage you to call back tomorrow if your call is not urgent. As a reminder, you can always get up-to-date information about your claim or account by visiting the MyBenefits claimant portal. 

For the latest updates of SC Works closures, please visit scworks.org/sc-works-closings to find out if your local center is affected.

DEW Acting Executive Director's Statement November 2018

Fri, 12/21/2018

DEW Acting Executive Director Jamie D. Suber’s Statement

November 2018 Employment Situation

“I can think of no better way to begin my time leading DEW than in the midst of record high employment. Workforce partners and economic developers diligently strive to keep South Carolina’s economy energetic and industrious, and we are all seeing the success of these efforts,” said Jamie Suber, acting executive director of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce. “I am excited to collaborate with stakeholders to build on best practices and continue to find unique and cooperative ways to support South Carolina jobseekers and businesses.

 

About DEW

The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is putting South Carolinians to work. The agency invests in building a pipeline of quality workers, matches workers with jobs, and is a bridge for individuals who find themselves out of work for no fault of their own. This promotes financial stability and economic prosperity for employers, individuals and communities. DEW is dedicated to advancing South Carolina through services that meet the needs of the state’s businesses, jobseekers and those looking to advance their careers.