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Tue, 06/23/2026
Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement May 2026 Employment Situation

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement

May 2026 Employment Situation

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Tue, 06/23/2026
South Carolina’s Employment Situation: May 2026

South Carolina’s Employment Situation: May…

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Fri, 05/22/2026
Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement April 2026 Employment Situation

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement

April 2026 Employment Situation…

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Fri, 05/22/2026
South Carolina’s Employment Situation: April 2026

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Thu, 05/07/2026
DEW's Fourth Annual SC@Work: Photo Contest Is Open

DEW’s Fourth Annual SC@Work: Photo Contest Is Open!

The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce  Wants…

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Wed, 05/06/2026
Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement March 2026 Employment Situation

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement

March 2026 Employment Situation…

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Wed, 05/06/2026
South Carolina's Employment Situation March 2026

South Carolina's Employment Situation March 2026…

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Tue, 05/05/2026
2026 Workforce Champion Award Nominations Are Open

 

DEW's 2026 Workforce Champion Award Competition Has Officially Launched

The S.C. Department of…

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Wed, 04/22/2026
South Carolina's Employment Situation February 2026

South Carolina's Employment Situation February 2026…

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Wed, 04/22/2026
Executive Director William Floyd's February 2026 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement

February 2026 Employment Situation…

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Wed, 04/08/2026
Executive Director William Floyd's January 2026 Employment Statement

 

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement

January 2026 Employment…

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Wed, 04/08/2026
South Carolina's Employment Situation January 2026

South Carolina's Employment Situation January 2026

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