South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2017
September 15, 2017Unemployment rate inches up in August, employer payrolls hit record level The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly in August to 4 percent from 3.9 percent in July. The over-the-month…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2017
September 15, 2017
Unemployment rate inches up in August, employer payrolls hit record level The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly in August to 4 percent from 3.9 percent in July. The over-the-month…
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Truematter welcomes new information architect to the team
September 8, 2017Truematter (truematter.com) is proud to welcome Rannah Derrick, junior information architect, to their Columbia, South Carolina team. Rannah’s work as a designer for the Office of Student Media at the…
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Truematter welcomes new information architect to the team
September 8, 2017
Truematter (truematter.com) is proud to welcome Rannah Derrick, junior information architect, to their Columbia, South Carolina team. Rannah’s work as a designer for the Office of Student Media at the…
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Folly Association of Business is seeking Event Manager to coordinate Annual Folly Beach Festivals
August 31, 2017
The Folly Association of Business (FAB) is looking for an event manager to plan and coordinate four Folly Beach festivals. FAB hosts four outdoor festivals throughout the year including the Bill Murray Look-A-Like…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2017
August 24, 2017
Revisions send unemployment rate below 4 percent, employment up almost 41,000 since last year The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged in July from June’s revised rate of 3.9 percent.…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2017
August 24, 2017
Revisions send unemployment rate below 4 percent, employment up almost 41,000 since last year The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged in July from June’s revised rate of 3.9 percent.…
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MTC offers educational and job search resources to former V.C. summer employees and the community
August 22, 2017
Midlands Technical College (MTC) is hosting two community educational resource fairs for former employees at the V.C. Summer Plant and others within the community to receive help in their job…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Additional Employ SC Job Fair – August 24
August 17, 2017Governor Henry McMaster will hold an additional Employ SC job fair in Winnsboro on Wednesday, August 24. Employ SC is a rapid response coalition of public and private organizations that was…
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Carolinas AGC helps displaced workers fill construction jobs available throughout SC & NC
August 5, 2017
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is helping lead efforts to employ thousands of construction workers who have been displaced by the shutdown of the V.C. Summer nuclear project site earlier this week near Jenkinsville,…
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Southern Community Services announces new hires and new community management clients in Columbia, SC
July 28, 2017Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC-accredited homeowner association management firms in South Carolina, recently announced several new hires and community management clients in Columbia, S.C. Staff and…
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Southern Community Services announces new hires and new community management clients in Columbia, SC
July 28, 2017Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC-accredited homeowner association management firms in South Carolina, recently announced several new hires and community management clients in Columbia, S.C. Staff and…
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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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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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Michelin Group recognized by Forbes as “America’s Best Employer” in automotive industry
May 10, 2017
Michelin Group, a global leader in sustainable mobility and innovation, today announced it has been selected by Forbes magazine as one of “America’s Best Employers” for 2017. On this year’s…
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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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Trident Technical College to hold instructor job fair
May 9, 2017
Trident 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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Veteran staffing industry executives launch physician staffing firm Floyd Lee Locums
April 4, 2017
Veteran staffing industry executives Matt Floyd and Natasha Lee announced the launch of Floyd Lee Locums, a physician staffing firm. The new entity is an expansion of the locum tenens…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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 16, 2017
The 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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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 19, 2017
Jason 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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