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DEW and SC Works offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th, and will reopen on Monday, July 7th. Unemployment claimants: Please note that payments may be delayed due to your bank's holiday schedule.
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.
Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement
May 2025 Employment Situation
…New Website Allows for Easier Access to South Carolina’s Labor Market Information
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Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement
April 2025 Employment Situation
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Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement
March 2025 Employment Situation…
Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement
February 2025 Employment Situation
Columbia, S.C. – “…
Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement
January 2025 Employment Situation…