South Carolina’s Employment Situation – October 2019
November 19, 2019
Number of South Carolinians Working Continues Record Setting Pace Unemployment Rate Remains at All Time Low Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement on October 2019 Employment…
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Record cuts to unemployment insurance tax rates
November 7, 2019
2020 tax rates will be 34 percent lower than 2019, and the UI Trust Fund is now solvent. Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce…
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New Project to increase the number of women on state boards and commissions to be announced
October 21, 2019
The Gubernatorial Appointments Project (SC GAP), which aims to increase the number of women serving on boards and commissions throughout South Carolina, will be announced by Gov. Henry McMaster and…
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Terminix named one of the best places to work in South Carolina
October 16, 2019
Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Palmetto State, has been named one of the Best Places To Work in South Carolina for the sixth year in a row…
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SC Asphalt Pavement Association expands partnerships to grow road-building workforce
October 8, 2019
With an anticipated 1,000 additional jobs coming to the South Carolina asphalt paving industry over the next five years, the South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association (SCAPA), a nonprofit trade association…
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United Way of the Midlands & Richland Library host Breaking Barriers Employment Resource Fair on October 4
September 27, 2019
United Way of the Midlands and Richland Library will host the fourth annual Breaking Barriers Employment Resource Fair on Friday, October 4 from 9 a.m. – noon at the Richland…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2019
September 23, 2019
Number of South Carolinians Working Increases Significantly Nonfarm Payroll Employment Continues Upward Trend DEW Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement: “South Carolina’s numbers continue to be strong as the unemployment…
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The Autism Academy of South Carolina names Dr. Kathleen Franke, Ph.D., BCBA as Director of Psychological Services
September 11, 2019
The Autism Academy of South Carolina (AASC) announced Dr. Kathleen Franke, Ph.D., BCBA as the Director of Psychological Services. Dr. Franke has served as a member of the AASC team…
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SC jobseekers and businesses continue connections to SC Works
September 9, 2019
Coastal Centers Reopening in Wake of Hurricane Dorian Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey says all of the SC Works centers closed by Hurricane Dorian have now…
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Meet with local employers during Retail and Hospitality Career Fair – September 19
September 9, 2019
Job seekers, don’t miss the chance to interact with more than a dozen local employers. Join Richland Library for the Retail and Hospitality Career Fair from 6 – 8 p.m.,…
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Shannon Leigh (Turbeville) Keenan joins South Carolina Wildlife Federation as Director of Development and Events
August 21, 2019
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) recently hired Shannon Leigh (Turbeville) Keenan as the organization’s new Director of Development and Events. In her new role, Keenan will maintain donor relationships,…
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U.S. Census Bureau seeks to hire over 6,000 applicants across Lexington, Richland and Kershaw Counties.
July 24, 2019Every ten years, the U.S. Census Bureau is responsible for conducting the nationwide census. While the next census itself will be taken in 2020, the Census Bureau is already recruiting…
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Hill Construction Company welcomes new Senior Project Manager
July 11, 2019
Hill Construction announced and welcomed Ron Carfield as the company’s Senior Project Manager. Carfield will be responsible for overseeing financial budgets, coordinating contractors, organizing job schedules and managing the construction…
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Rhythmlink is once again named a best place to work in South Carolina for the eighth consecutive year
July 8, 2019
Rhythmlink International, LLC was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the eighth consecutive year. Currently in its 14th year, this annual program was created by SC…
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Richland One is hiring nurses, bus drivers and other staff
June 28, 2019
If you’re looking for a great place to work, register to attend the Richland One Classified Job Fair on Thursday, July 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Olympia…
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SC Chamber announces 2019 best places to work in South Carolina
June 28, 2019
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce today announced the 2019 Best Places To Work in South Carolina. To identify the state’s top-notch employers, the South Carolina Chamber partnered with the…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation May 2019: Number of South Carolinians working remains at all time high
June 24, 2019
Payroll Employment Increases Set Another New Record Employment: The monthly survey of households across the state estimated the number of South Carolinians working moved significantly higher, establishing a new record…
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Share Your Resume & Interview during local Spherion hiring event
June 19, 2019
WHAT: Spherion Hiring Event WHEN: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Thursday, June 20 WHERE: Richland Library Main 1431 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201 WHO: Free and open to the public…
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Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin & McDonald’s franchisees highlight Columbia’s summer hiring initiative
June 5, 2019
McDonald’s and its independent franchisees expect to hire close to 7,000 people in South Carolina this summer McDonald’s and Mayor Steve Benjamin are highlighting McDonald’s summer hiring initiative and its…
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“Asphalt Works!” workforce development campaign launched by S.C. Asphalt Pavement Association
May 21, 2019
Statewide initiative aims to reenergize asphalt industry and repair S.C. roads In response to an increased need for asphalt workers across the state, the non-profit South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation April 2019
May 17, 2019
Employment Expansion Continues Unemployment Rate Ticks Up The number of individuals working moved higher, by an estimated 6,704 people, compared to March of 2019, establishing a new record of 2,281,003.…
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Become more familiar with local job opportunities & the hiring process
May 9, 2019
WHAT: Careers with Verizon Wireless WHEN: 6 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 15 WHERE: Richland Library Main 1431 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201 WHO: Free and open to the public…
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South Carolina’s veteran unemployment rate drops significantly in 2018
May 8, 2019
Announcement Comes as S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Welcomes New Executive Director The state’s annual unemployment rate for veterans declines to 3.3 percent in 2018, down from 3.9 percent in…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation March 2019
April 22, 2019
Number of South Carolinians Employed Continues Record Climb Unemployment Rate Remains At Historic Lows The number of individuals working moved substantially higher, by an estimated 6,826 people, establishing a new…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names the next director of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce
April 10, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster nominated Mr. G. Daniel Ellzey to be the next director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW). The nomination comes after the South Carolina…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – January 2019
March 12, 2019
Job Growth Remains Stout Unemployment Rate Unchanged The number of individuals working across the state increased substantially, by an estimated 5,582 people, marking a new record of 2,260,509 for the…
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Cody Edgar joins Kopis as a project manager
March 6, 2019Kopis, a leading software development company, has added Cody Edgar as a project manager. Edgar earned a bachelor’s degree in communications as well as information technology from Furman University before…
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Topside Pool Club hires Jaci Willing as membership and events manager
March 5, 2019Topside Pool Club has added Jaci Willing to its team as the new membership and events manager. Originally from Sacramento, Calif., Willing earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from Boise…
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Studio 2LR is searching for a new business manager
February 14, 2019Studio 2LR Architecture + Interiors is searching for a new business manager to help grow our award-winning design firm. We are architects and interior designers who are committed to design…
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SC Works awards local businesses $100,000 for Incumbent Worker Training
February 14, 2019SC Works Trident and its Trident Workforce Development Board has awarded $100,000 to eight local businesses connected to Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) programs. The funds, made possible by the Workforce…
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Greenville Area Small Business Development Center hires new area manager
February 1, 2019Greenville Area Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has added Earl Gregorich to be the area manager. Having a background in entrepreneurship since 2001, Gregorich has always had a passion for…
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High Spirits Hospitality welcomes new Marketing Manager
January 15, 2019High Spirits Hospitality has added Carter Perry as its new Marketing Manager. A native of South Carolina, Perry received two bachelor’s degrees from The College of Charleston in business administration…
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RealOp Investments adds Andrea White as Acquisitions Analyst
December 10, 2018RealOp Investments has hired Andrea White as an Acquisitions Analyst. White comes to RealOp with over 10 years of experience in real estate analysis, most recently serving as a Director…
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S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director resigns
November 27, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster announced Cheryl Stanton’s resignation as Executive Director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), effective December 7, 2018. Originally nominated to lead the agency by…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – October 2018
November 16, 2018
Another record number of people working, unemployment rate holding steady at 3.3 percent The number of individuals working across the state climbed higher in October, increasing by 3,430 people to…
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Back to Work graduation opens doors for homeless individuals
November 8, 2018
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is holding a Back to Work graduation ceremony November 9. Partnering with the Phoenix Center and its Lotus Program at Serenity Place,…
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Record cuts to unemployment tax rate
October 28, 2018
This year’s Reduction Represents the Sixth Consecutive Year of Cutting S.C. Business Taxes Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Cheryl Stanton announced that…
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Career Fair in Reverse – October 5
September 26, 2018Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) will host Midlands Regional “Career Fair in Reverse” for Industries in the Midlands Midlands Education and Business Alliance will host a Midlands regional Career…
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Career Fair in Reverse – October 5
September 26, 2018
Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) will host Midlands Regional “Career Fair in Reverse” for Industries in the Midlands Midlands Education and Business Alliance will host a Midlands regional Career…
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance available for four counties affected by Hurricane Florence
September 24, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Cheryl Stanton today announced that residents in Dillon, Horry, Marion and Marlboro counties are now eligible for…
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Serendipity Labs names Corie Miller as Lab Manager
September 4, 2018Downtown Greenville’s newest co-working space, Serendipity Labs, has selected Corie Miller as Lab Manager. A graduate of North Greenville University in 2010, Miller has had quite a career in planning…
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BANDWAGON names Kim Klafczynski head of sales and business development
August 26, 2018BANDWAGON, a fan analytics company focused on providing the best game day experience, has added Kim Klafczynski as the head of sales and business development. As the newest member of…
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Global tech firm bringing 200 jobs to Richland County
August 24, 2018
One of the world’s largest technology services companies announced it is expanding operations in Richland County, creating at least 200 jobs. Capgemini is a business consulting and information technology (IT)…
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How prepared are Columbia businesses for peak hiring season?
August 21, 2018
Here are a few questions from MidlandsBiz for April Diehl, Regional Manager for Hire Dynamics. MidlandsBiz: What’s the outlook for most Columbia based businesses going into peak season? Are…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2018
August 17, 2018
Employment levels continue record climb for the state of South Carolina, unemployment rate declines to 3.6 percent The number of individuals working across the state increased by 1,651 people to…
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Give your career a lift at the MAU at BMW Logistics hiring event
August 16, 2018In 2006, MAU Workforce Solutions joined forces with BMW to help manage the staffing of their Spartanburg plant facilities, producing the X3, X4, X5 and X6 model vehicles. For more…
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RealOp Investments selects Matthew Maccaroni as VP of Asset Management
August 14, 2018RealOp Investments has hired Matthew T. Maccaroni as Vice President of Asset Management. After graduating from James Madison University with a bachelor’s degree in finance, Maccaroni earned his masters’ of…
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CompletePR hires Anna Rice as PR Associate
August 7, 2018Complete Public Relations has added Anna Rice as a new member of the team. Rice graduated from Clemson University in the spring of 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in visual…
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Old Cigar Warehouse hires Caitlyn Foster as venue sales manager
August 6, 2018Greenville’s iconic and historic Old Cigar Warehouse recently added Caitlyn Foster as its venue sales manager. Foster earned her bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from the University of South Carolina,…
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3Fold adds Jon Burr as traffic coordinator
July 23, 20183Fold, a Greenville-based growth agency, recently added Jon Burr as a traffic coordinator. Burr holds his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Bob Jones University, where he was vice president of…
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