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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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 9, 2016
O2 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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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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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, 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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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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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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New contact center in Greenville County is now hiring
October 20, 2016
Morley, an award-winning customer service company, is now hiring to fill its new customer contact center in Greenville County. The new facility will create more than 270 new jobs, the…
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Four additional counties affected by Hurricane Matthew eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 19, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced today that Clarendon, Calhoun, Horry and Marlboro counties are eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Funds will be…
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Four additional counties affected by Hurricane Matthew eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 19, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced today that Clarendon, Calhoun, Horry and Marlboro counties are eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Funds will be…
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Gallagher’s Benefits Operation hires Brian Morris to leadership role in Columbia
September 27, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The employee benefits consulting and brokerage operation of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (Gallagher) announced the hiring of Brian Morris as Area Vice President based in Columbia,…
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Wagner Wealth Management expands to Atlanta
September 26, 2016
Wagner Wealth Management has added Robert Goggin as the firm’s first financial advisor based in Atlanta. Goggin comes to Wagner Wealth Management from Peachtree Capital in Atlanta. Additionally, he worked…
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Wagner Wealth Management expands to Atlanta
September 26, 2016
Wagner Wealth Management has added Robert Goggin as the firm’s first financial advisor based in Atlanta. Goggin comes to Wagner Wealth Management from Peachtree Capital in Atlanta. Additionally, he worked…
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Terminix announces six promotions in North & South Carolina
September 22, 2016Terminix Service, Inc. (TSI), an award-winning pest control company in regions of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, is proud to announce the promotions of six employees. “Terminix has been…
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Terminix announces six promotions in North & South Carolina
September 22, 2016
Terminix Service, Inc. (TSI), an award-winning pest control company in regions of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, is proud to announce the promotions of six employees. “Terminix has been…
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Unemployment rate falls to 5.1%, fourth consecutive monthly drop
September 21, 2016
South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped for the fourth consecutive month to 5.1 percent in August from 5.2 percent in July. Unemployment fell by 3,856 people to 116,998. Employment…
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Unemployment rate falls to 5.1%, fourth consecutive monthly drop
September 21, 2016
South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped for the fourth consecutive month to 5.1 percent in August from 5.2 percent in July. Unemployment fell by 3,856 people to 116,998. Employment…
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All Clear Plumbing adds apprentice to growing team
August 29, 2016
All Clear Plumbing welcomes Chris Gast as an apprentice, continuing to grow its team of skilled tradesmen. Gast is a Mauldin High School graduate, and is training to become a…
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All Clear Plumbing adds apprentice to growing team
August 29, 2016
All Clear Plumbing welcomes Chris Gast as an apprentice, continuing to grow its team of skilled tradesmen. Gast is a Mauldin High School graduate, and is training to become a…
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Liquid Catering hires Marketing and Graphic Design Coordinator
August 25, 2016
Liquid Catering has added Alyssa Barkley as its Marketing and Graphic Design Coordinator. Barkley is a graduate of Cedarville University where she was a member of the volleyball team and…
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Liquid Catering hires Marketing and Graphic Design Coordinator
August 25, 2016
Liquid Catering has added Alyssa Barkley as its Marketing and Graphic Design Coordinator. Barkley is a graduate of Cedarville University where she was a member of the volleyball team and…
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Workplace Recovery solutions shield companies from business interruptions
August 8, 2016
How to shock proof your business for $1 per day, even if your entire office shuts down due to a disaster For decades, companies have had little choice when selecting…
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