South Carolina’s Employment Situation: February 2018
March 26, 2018
Employment, labor force and jobs continue to grow People entering the state’s labor force and the number of people finding work increased in February 2018. Businesses’ payrolls also continued to…
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SC Works Trident partners with Trident Technical College on incarcerated veteran re-entry program
March 20, 2018
Program’s first graduates released and employed An incarcerated veteran’s transition back into society is often long and arduous. A new re-entry program at MacDougall Correctional Institution, led by SC Works…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – January 2018
March 12, 2018
Jobs grow to record level as employment and labor force increase South Carolina employers added more than 3,000 jobs in January with the manufacturing and trade, transportation and utility sectors…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – January 2018
March 12, 2018
Jobs grow to record level as employment and labor force increase South Carolina employers added more than 3,000 jobs in January with the manufacturing and trade, transportation and utility sectors…
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South Carolina has 2-to-1 unemployment vs. demand ratio
February 16, 2018
While South Carolina experienced a slight increase in its unemployment rate to 4.1 percent in December 2017, it also saw an increase in the number of available jobs. The number…
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South Carolina has 2-to-1 unemployment vs. demand ratio
February 16, 2018
While South Carolina experienced a slight increase in its unemployment rate to 4.1 percent in December 2017, it also saw an increase in the number of available jobs. The number…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – December 2017
January 23, 2018
S.C businesses add jobs; unemployment rate inches up South Carolina businesses continued to add jobs in December to a new record level with the Hospitality and Tourism and Construction sectors…
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GADC launches new jobs website to connect talented job seekers with expanding employers
January 22, 2018The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) has launched a new website (www.jobsingreenvillesc.com) designed to quickly and efficiently connect talented South Carolina job seekers with the scores of companies the economic…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – November 2017
December 22, 2017
S.C. business payrolls set record, unemployment rate edges up South Carolina businesses continued to set record job levels in November with manufacturing leading the way by adding 3,800 jobs over…
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Port of Charleston drivers vote to join Teamsters Local 509
December 14, 2017
In a national move to modernize the port trucking industry to respect the rights of drivers and stabilize their families’ income, drivers at a South Carolina port drayage company have voted to…
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Businesses eligible for $100 million potential tax saving
December 12, 2017
Businesses in South Carolina were eligible for more than $100 million in potential tax savings so far this year through the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program, the S.C. Department…
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Stantec broadens their landscape architecture design group with young talent
December 6, 2017
Stantec’s Charleston office made an addition to their growing landscape architecture team with the hire of Blake Thomas as landscape designer. Blake will work with the Charleston group to continue…
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Carolina One welcomes new agents in 3 offices
December 4, 2017
Carolina One Real Estate Services announced that 3 new real estate associates have joined the company in offices ranging from Summerville to Mt. Pleasant and Johns Island. Debbie Allen, Cindy…
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Workforce board makes grants available to assist out-of-school youths
November 30, 2017
The State Workforce Development Board is making $400,000 available to assist out-of-school youths complete their education and hone their employability skills. Organizations can apply for up to $200,000 to be…
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Folly Beach Association of Business appoints Festival and Event Coordinator: Experienced Event Planner and Folly resident, Kelly Russ, takes the reigns on Folly’s Festivals
November 15, 2017
The Folly Beach Association of Business (FAB) has hired a new Event Coordinator to manage all FAB sponsored festivals and events. The organization announced last week that they have chosen…
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Southern Community Services welcomes new management, promotions to Charleston communities
November 8, 2017
Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC-accredited community association management firms in South Carolina, has named eight new employees and one promotion in the Charleston area. “Our new…
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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, 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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