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Unemployment rate in SC dips in August
South Carolina's unemployment rate decreased to 3.1% in August from July's estimate of 3.2%, according to statistics released Sept. 16 by the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce. The seasonally adjusted monthly
State agencies take aim at gap in workforce pipeline
With September officially declared Workforce Development Month, state agencies are addressing a gap in South Carolina's workforce pipeline. With the state's labor force participating hovering
Unemployment rate unchanged in SC in July
South Carolina's unemployment rate remained unchanged from June to July at 3.2%, with the state adding an estimated 16,300 nonfarm payroll jobs. However, DEW's monthly survey showed a drop in
MAU acquires software and staffing division of Alabama company
MAU Inc. has acquired the project services and staffing division of Doozer Software. MAU is based in Augusta but has a large presence in the Upstate, as a key hiring agency for companies such as BMW Manufacturing and Michelin.
SC’s June unemployment rate estimated at 3.2%
South Carolina's unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% in June, down from May's estimate of 3.3%, though unemployment rates rose in every county. State statistics also show
Michelin program available for S.C. manufacturers
Working in partnership with the Commerce Department, SCMEP will cover up to 50% of registration fees for Talents for Manufacturing training classes for qualified manufacturers in the state, including …
VIEWPOINT: Goodwill Industries program matches senior workers, employers
We’re all familiar with the thrift stores. What many people don’t know? Those great deals fuel an enterprise that provides career training and job placement services for thousands
Joint Base Charleston hosts Hiring Our Heroes job fair
A job fair called Hiring Our Heroes-Joint Base Charleston presented an opportunity for transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses earlier this week. The last job fair like it took […]
S.C. unemployment rate remains unchanged from April to May
South Carolina's May unemployment rate remained unchanged from April at 3.3%, with the leisure and hospitality industry adding 4,000 jobs. While the overall rate remained the same, unemployment rose in every
Data show increase in wages throughout SC in last 2 years
Local and federal data found that eight of 10 South Carolina metropolitan statistical areas have seen wage increases in the last two years. According to the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce, the largest increases
Goodwill Industries takes employment services on the road
Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands unveiled Mission Mobile in a pair of ceremonies this month that the organization says will help employers find workers and people find jobs by overcoming a transportation challenge.
SC unemployment rate falls again in April
South Carolina's unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in April from 3.4% in March, with the largest employment gains seen in financial activities and
