South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2017
July 24, 2017
Unemployment rate hits 4 percent, number of unemployed drops 4,800 The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell for the third consecutive month to its lowest level since December 2000. The…
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Board awards transportation grants to six workforce development areas
July 18, 2017
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) has awarded $600,000 in grants to implement or expand existing public transportation to give people…
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Board awards transportation grants to six workforce development areas
July 18, 2017
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) has awarded $600,000 in grants to implement or expand existing public transportation to give people…
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Allen University looking to fill counselor vacancy
July 18, 2017
Counselor Institution: Allen University Location: Columbia, S.C. Category: Admin – Counseling Admin – Career Counseling and Placement Admin – Health and Medical Services Posted: 07/12/2017 Application Due: 07/21/2017 Type: Full…
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How to Fire Someone With Dignity
July 10, 2017
By Matt Vaadi The Bozo Explosion. It’s what Steve Jobs described when he discussed hiring “real” managers during Apple’s explosive growth phase. Jobs said that when you hire a…
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Swansea High School JAG-SC team takes 2nd in Nation
July 7, 2017
The Swansea High School Students in Action Team placed second nationally in the Jefferson Awards Foundation competition. They were recognized for their service learning project which is to promote community…
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Swansea High School JAG-SC team takes 2nd in Nation
July 7, 2017
The Swansea High School Students in Action Team placed second nationally in the Jefferson Awards Foundation competition. They were recognized for their service learning project which is to promote community…
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South Carolina’s employment increases to record level, unemployment rate falls
May 19, 2017
South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped in April to 4.3 percent from 4.4 percent in March, while the number of people working in the state marked another record high.…
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South Carolina’s employment increases to record level, unemployment rate falls
May 19, 2017
South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped in April to 4.3 percent from 4.4 percent in March, while the number of people working in the state marked another record high.…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Matt Vaadi, CEO & Founder, ERG Payroll & HR
May 16, 2017
The MidlandsBiz Entrepreneur Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of entrepreneurship. We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series – Wells Fargo and Bauknight, Pietras and…
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Trident Technical College to hold instructor job fair
May 9, 2017Trident Technical College’s Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development will host an instructor job fair 4:30-7 p.m., Thursday, May 18 on Main Campus, Bldg. 910, Rm. 123 (Continuing Education…
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Retaining Top Talent with an Effective Employee Training Program
May 8, 2017
By Matt Vaadi Retaining top talent at a small business can be a very challenging feat. Every day on LinkedIn, your “A” players are being hounded by recruiters offering…
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Two organizations receive $400,000 to help inmates return to workforce
May 6, 2017
The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) awarded more than $400,000 in grants to two organizations which will provide employment skills training to inmates, enhancing their chances of finding work upon…
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Two organizations receive $400,000 to help inmates return to workforce
May 6, 2017
The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) awarded more than $400,000 in grants to two organizations which will provide employment skills training to inmates, enhancing their chances of finding work upon…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation March 2017
April 24, 2017
Employment Growth Continues, Unemployment Rate Remains Steady Nearly everyone who entered the labor force in March found work, setting a new employment record for the state. The number of individuals…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation March 2017
April 24, 2017
Employment Growth Continues, Unemployment Rate Remains Steady Nearly everyone who entered the labor force in March found work, setting a new employment record for the state. The number of individuals…
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South Carolina’s public schools now hiring
April 23, 2017
South Carolina Teacher Expo is the State’s Largest Teacher Recruitment Fair Recruiters from South Carolina’s public school districts hope to fill their current and anticipated teacher vacancies at this year’s…
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South Carolina’s public schools now hiring
April 23, 2017
South Carolina Teacher Expo is the State’s Largest Teacher Recruitment Fair Recruiters from South Carolina’s public school districts hope to fill their current and anticipated teacher vacancies at this year’s…
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Dave & Buster’s Myrtle Beach to hire 300 positions for June 5 Grand Opening
April 19, 2017
Dave & Buster’s is scheduled to open its 99th location at the most visited attraction in Myrtle Beach, S.C. — Broadway at the Beach — on Monday, June 5, 2017,…
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Richland County DSS 2nd Annual Job Fair Friday Morning
March 30, 2017
Who: Richland County South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) What: Job Fair with more than 50 employers, staffing firms, schools and job training. DSS Recruitment Team is also hiring…
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Transportation grants available to provide more direct access to work, training
March 30, 2017
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) are making $600,000 in grants available to implement or expand existing public transportation to give…
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Transportation grants available to provide more direct access to work, training
March 30, 2017
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) are making $600,000 in grants available to implement or expand existing public transportation to give…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: employment, government, on-the-move
New websites to help South Carolinians search for jobs
March 15, 2017
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) has enhanced its powerful online job-matching website SCWorks.org with the comprehensive search engine SCWorks.jobs. SCWorks.jobs allows job seekers to look for work…
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New websites to help South Carolinians search for jobs
March 15, 2017
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) has enhanced its powerful online job-matching website SCWorks.org with the comprehensive search engine SCWorks.jobs. SCWorks.jobs allows job seekers to look for work…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: employment, government, on-the-move
Employment hits new record as labor force grows
March 13, 2017
While the number of people working in South Carolina hit a new record and the size of the workforce rose, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly in January. “It…
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Employment hits new record as labor force grows
March 13, 2017
While the number of people working in South Carolina hit a new record and the size of the workforce rose, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly in January. “It…
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The South Carolina Employment First Initiative announces #HireMeSC social media launch at annual transition conference
March 7, 2017The South Carolina Employment First Initiative is thrilled to announce the launch of its social media campaign, #HireMeSC, at the annual Empowering a Future and Mapping Your Future 2017 conferences.…
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The South Carolina Employment First Initiative announces #HireMeSC social media launch at annual transition conference
March 7, 2017The South Carolina Employment First Initiative is thrilled to announce the launch of its social media campaign, #HireMeSC, at the annual Empowering a Future and Mapping Your Future 2017 conferences.…
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The South Carolina Employment First Initiative announces #HireMeSC social media launch at annual transition conference
March 7, 2017
The South Carolina Employment First Initiative is thrilled to announce the launch of its social media campaign, #HireMeSC, at the annual Empowering a Future and Mapping Your Future 2017 conferences.…
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Charleston Bike Share hires Megan McNamara
February 15, 2017The Charleston Bike Share Program has hired Charleston native, Megan McNamara as General Manager. Megan has worked in a variety of environments in the downtown community, including hospitality, editorial work…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation December 2016
January 23, 2017
Employment Marks Another New Record in December South Carolinians continued to find work in December as employment rose to a new record high and unemployment dropped for the eighth consecutive…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation December 2016
January 23, 2017
Employment Marks Another New Record in December South Carolinians continued to find work in December as employment rose to a new record high and unemployment dropped for the eighth consecutive…
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Jason Payne joins BCDCOG as staff accountant
January 18, 2017Jason Payne has joined the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) as a staff accountant. Payne previously worked for Fayette County government in north-central Georgia. He graduated from Georgia State University…
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New officers serve the Columbia chapter of the Columbia Society for Human Resource Management
December 28, 2016
The Columbia chapter of the Columbia Society for Human Resource Management announces new officers. New officers serve the Columbia chapter of the Columbia Society for Human Resource ManagementServing as President…
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O2 Fitness promotes Prath Bruton to Regional Fitness Director
December 8, 2016O2 Fitness Clubs, the Lowcountry’s largest fitness provider with 11 locations and more than 20,000 members, has promoted Prath Bruton to Regional Fitness Director. Bruton joined O2 Fitness in 2014…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse adds two employees to team
November 29, 2016
The Old Cigar Warehouse has hired Lauren Lyons as its new Venue Captain and Anna-Kate Sherrill as its newest Wedding Director. Lyons began her career at The Old Cigar Warehouse…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation October 2016
November 18, 2016
Employment Continues Climb, Unemployment Rate Falls Again The South Carolina unemployment rate continued its downward trend in October as employment levels reached another record high. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation October 2016
November 18, 2016
Employment Continues Climb, Unemployment Rate Falls Again The South Carolina unemployment rate continued its downward trend in October as employment levels reached another record high. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate…
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DEW is putting veterans to work
November 10, 2016
Olin Booker was out of a job, out of money and out of time. In January 2016, he was packing to move back to Georgia when he was advised by…
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DEW is putting veterans to work
November 10, 2016Olin Booker was out of a job, out of money and out of time. In January 2016, he was packing to move back to Georgia when he was advised by…
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Redesigned training provider portal connects individuals to education
November 2, 2016
SC Works has launched its new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Eligible Training Provider List website to better link individuals to organizations that can provide education and training to…
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Redesigned training provider portal connects individuals to education
November 2, 2016
SC Works has launched its new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Eligible Training Provider List website to better link individuals to organizations that can provide education and training to…
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Three additional counties affected by Hurricane Matthew eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 31, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced today that Berkeley, Charleston, and Chesterfield counties are eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Funds will be made…
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Three additional counties affected by Hurricane Matthew eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 31, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced today that Berkeley, Charleston, and Chesterfield counties are eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Funds will be made…
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Recruiting Solutions hires Sheri Dickert as Recruiting Manager
October 31, 2016Recruiting Solutions is pleased to announce the addition of Sheri Dickert as Recruiting Manager for the company’s Virtual BOA location. In her new role, she will manage recruitment for the…
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Recruiting Solutions hires Sheri Dickert as Recruiting Manager
October 31, 2016
Recruiting Solutions is pleased to announce the addition of Sheri Dickert as Recruiting Manager for the company’s Virtual BOA location. In her new role, she will manage recruitment for the…
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SC Works commences second phase of talent pipeline development
October 30, 2016
The Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced that Maher & Maher, a talent development consulting firm from New Jersey, will manage the development and implementation of SC Works Phase…
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SC Works commences second phase of talent pipeline development
October 30, 2016
The Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced that Maher & Maher, a talent development consulting firm from New Jersey, will manage the development and implementation of SC Works Phase…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation September 2016
October 21, 2016
Employment sets new record high; Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.9 Percent The number of South Carolinians working in September rose to an all-time high while the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation September 2016
October 21, 2016
Employment sets new record high; Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.9 Percent The number of South Carolinians working in September rose to an all-time high while the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment…
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