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South Carolina Named Semi-Finalist in Nationwide Competition

South Carolina Named Semi-Finalist in Nationwide Competition South Carolina has been named a top semi-finalist in the U.S. Department of…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation: June 2026

South Carolina's Employment Situation: June 2026

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement June 2026 Employment Situation

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s StatementJune 2026 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – "The estimated number of…

DEW Implements Workforce Pell

Governor Henry McMaster Designates the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce to Implement Workforce Pell Columbia, S.C – In adherence to…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation: May 2026

South Carolina’s Employment Situation: May 2026

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement May 2026 Employment Situation

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s StatementMay 2026 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – "South Carolina’s…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation: April 2026

South Carolina's Employment Situation April 2026

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement April 2026 Employment Situation

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s StatementApril 2026 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – "South Carolina had…

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 Businesses to Show Off Their…

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement March 2026 Employment Situation

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s StatementMarch 2026 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – "South Carolina continued…