The Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD), a partnership between a vast range of state and local organizations, is excited to launch the pilot of This virtual platform was created to connect South Carolinians with information that will guide them on their education and job journey, as well as provide employers, educators, and workforce development partners across the state with quick links to the breadth of resources available to them. To read more about the website, visit To view resources, links, data, and direction to help you Find Your Future, visit

Are you a talented Learning and Development professional with experience in both face-to-face instruction and e-learning? Are you adaptable with a passion for employee development and love working in a fast-paced environment? If so, join our team as a Training Instructor II - Columbia! Visit to learn more about this amazing job opportunity and make sure to apply by February 9.

Follow along with DEW as we dive into Explore SC@Work! Today, we get to know Nadine Garcia, a School Guidance Counselor. Did you know that as of 2023, there are 360,800 School and Career Counselors and Advisors in the United States? You can read the highlights of this job in the image and visit to learn more about being a School Guidance Counselor, as well as other great jobs statewide. Make sure to visit the page and our social media as we feature new occupations weekly! #explorescwork #scdew #sclmi

Happy National School Counseling Week! The Trident Regional Workforce Area hosted its first official School Counselor Day in partnership with NUCOR Steel Berkeley! Patricia Ferguson, Regional Workforce Advisor, and representatives from DEW, Trident Technical College, and NUCOR Steel Berkeley joined together to acknowledge the Trident Area school counselors. In addition to receiving additional resources to support their work, the counselors received recognition for their commitment to student success. Together, DEW, NUCOR, and Trident Technical College are helping to enhance the future of young South Carolinians by preparing them for the workforce early with training, education, and job opportunities. #SCDEW #Thankyoucounselors #NSCW25

Groundhogs aren’t the only ones able to see their shadow today! Held annually on February 2, Groundhog Job Shadow Day encourages people to shadow, or follow, career professionals in their workplace to gain firsthand experience and knowledge of that professional’s daily tasks, job responsibilities, and work environment. Job shadowing is a valuable type of on-the-job training that gives students the opportunity to ask questions, network with other colleagues and professionals, and decide whether a career is best suited to them. There are several ways to find job shadowing opportunities, like visiting an SC Works center or to get started and have a specialist gather options for you! You can also review opportunities on ask friends and family, look on social media, talk to your school’s career center, or contact a business directly!

Take Your Child to the Library Day, held on the first Saturday in February, encourages parents and their children to explore the free learning resources and events that public libraries provide. For parents and teenagers looking to apply to colleges, universities, trade schools, or apprenticeships, or for those searching for a job, Connection Points are a great place to start! Connection Point locations include free public access to computers and tools to guide jobseekers through the job search process. Connection Points are located all throughout the state of South Carolina, with many centers located in local libraries. To find a Connection Point near you, visit

Are you a talented Learning and Development professional with experience in both face-to-face instruction and e-learning? Are you adaptable with a passion for employee development and love working in a fast-paced environment? If so, join our team as a Training Instructor II - Columbia! Visit to learn more about this amazing job opportunity and make sure to apply by February 9.

Follow along with DEW as we dive into Explore SC@Work! Today, we get to know Susan Lawrence, a Respiratory Therapist. Did you know the national job outlook, 2023-2033, of Respiratory Therapists is 13% (much faster than average)? You can read the highlights of this job in the image and visit to learn more about being a Respiratory Therapist, as well as other great jobs statewide. Make sure to visit the page and our social media as we feature new occupations weekly! #explorescwork #scdew #sclmi

The new issue of SC Data Trends is here! The magazine features articles, charts, graphs, and more ways of explaining labor market information, economic trends, and relevant employment topics. Read the latest monthly publication at #scdew #lmi

SC Works Greater Upstate partnered with the City of Spartanburg Parks, Recreation, and Special Events Department to host its first multi-employer hiring event of 2025! The Spartanburg Job Fair brought together almost 30 employers and five community resource organizations. Over 420 jobseekers attended today’s event at the Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center, making Spartanburg’s first job fair of the year a great success.

Did you know that Gregory Electric offers an apprenticeship program? As part of the Explore SC@Work campaign, Executive Director Floyd spoke with Bob Livingston, Chief Executive Officer of Gregory Electric Company, to learn more. This four-year paid program provides apprentices with both in-the-field and classroom training opportunities. For those interested in a career in utility work, this is an exceptional route to becoming a lineman! For more information about Gregory Electric and the benefits of their apprenticeship program, visit

Electrical linemen are responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining electric power lines and equipment. The hard work, dedication, and skill of South Carolina's linemen keep our state's power up and running. As part of the Explore SC@Work campaign, Executive Director Floyd visited Gregory Electric Company to see electrical linemen in action. Gregory Electric employees lead fulfilling careers and are able to serve customers all across the state. Make sure to visit to learn more about Director Floyd's visit. To explore more available career options, visit

Are you highly knowledgeable about the workforce development field and our agency? Do you excel at leading programs with a customer-service mindset, using good judgment, taking initiative, and working effectively with the team? If so, join our team as a Workforce Development Deputy Director! Visit to learn more about this amazing job opportunity and make sure to apply by January 26.

As part of the Explore SC@Work campaign, Executive Director Floyd visits employers to dive into the day-to-day tasks of the many occupations across South Carolina! One of these exciting visits was to Gregory Electric Company, one of the largest independently owned electrical contractors in the southeast. To learn more about a day in the life of a lineman at Gregory Electric and the skills required to begin a fulfilling career in utility work, visit

Follow along with DEW as we dive into Explore SC@Work! Today, we get to know Walker Mason, a Journeyman. Did you know the national employment estimate of Electricians/Journeymen is 712,580? You can read the highlights of this job in the image and visit to learn more about being a Journeyman, as well as other great jobs statewide. Make sure to visit the page and our social media as we feature new occupations weekly! #explorescwork #scdew #sclmi

Due to expected inclement weather, certain SC Works centers across the state may be closed or plan to close early on Tuesday, January 21, and possibly Wednesday, January 22, depending on the region's impact by the winter storm. To check if your local center is closed, please visit daily for the latest updates.

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! Our offices and SC Works centers are closed today, January 20, and will reopen tomorrow, January 21.

Are you highly knowledgeable about the workforce development field and our agency? Do you excel at leading programs with a customer-service mindset, using good judgment, taking initiative, and working effectively with the team? If so, join our team as a Workforce Development Deputy Director! Visit to learn more about this amazing job opportunity and make sure to apply by January 26.

Follow along with DEW as we dive into Explore SC@Work! Today, we get to know Rahul Henwick, a Locksmith. Did you know the national employment estimate of Locksmiths and Safe Repairers is 14,790? You can read the highlights of this job in the image and visit to learn more about being a Locksmith, as well as other great jobs statewide. Make sure to visit the page and our social media as we feature new occupations weekly! #explorescwork #scdew #sclmi

Earlier this week, @SCDEWinfo, @SCDOTPress, and @SCTechSystem had the opportunity to brief Dr. Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of @BMW AG, about workforce, training, and transportation in South Carolina during a meeting with the @SCcommerce. Workforce development begins in our schools, which BMW’s Spartanburg plant knows firsthand through its apprenticeship program and outstanding work with students, as recognized when it won the 2024 South Carolina Workforce Champion Award!