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News Archive

​​​​​​​DEW Expands Rural Initiative

DEW Expands Rural Initiative The Workforce Agency announces an expansion of its Connection Point Grant program. Columbia, S.C. – In 2019, the S.C…

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's December Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement December 2022 Employment Situation   Columbia, S.C. – “South Carolina…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation December 2022

South Carolina’s Employment Situation December 2022

Unemployment Insurance Fraud Criminal Sentenced to Prison and Ordered to Pay Back the State

Unemployment Insurance Fraud Criminal Sentenced to Prison and Ordered to Pay Back the State Columbia, S.C. – “On January 11, 2023, Diana B. Jordan,…

New Numbers Show South Carolina Labor Market Continues to Run Hot

New Numbers Show South Carolina Labor Market Continues to Run Hot South Carolina businesses hired 108,000 people in November 2022 Columbia, S.C. –…

SC-CAP Grant Opportunity Extended and Upcoming Webinar Announced

SC-CAP Grant Opportunity Extended and Upcoming Cybersecurity Webinar Announced Manufacturing, Architecture, Engineering, and Logistics companies can…

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Deadline is December 28, 2022

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Deadline is December 28, 2022 Columbia, S.C. – The deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is…

Enhancements Made to the UI Tax Lien Registry and Debtor’s Corner

Enhancements Made to the Unemployment Insurance Tax Lien Registry and Debtor’s Corner South Carolina Employers are Reminded of the Importance of…

Updated Federal Data Show South Carolina Labor Market Full of Holiday Cheer

South Carolina businesses reported 168,000 job openings in October 2022 Columbia, S.C. – On Thursday, December 15, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…

South Carolina Labor Force Participation Task Force Findings Released

Results from Two Research Reports Suggest Reasons for, Solutions to State’s Low Participation Rate Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Labor Force…