Find Your Future SC

September is Workforce Development Month!💼⚙️ Join DEW in bringing in Workforce Development Month. During September, we amplify the celebration of the great accomplishments of South Carolinians and their consistent efforts to make the state's workforce the best it can be. As the state's economy and workforce continue to thrive, DEW will highlight workforce efforts, including jobseeker and employer success stories, promoting job fairs and hiring events, and spotlighting our wide array of employers and workforce resources! Visit dew.sc.gov/WDM and make sure to check our social media daily as we share inspiring workforce stories and events throughout September! #scdew #scworks #workforcedevelopmentmonth #wdm #workforce #stateworkforce #southcarolina #observance

✨Make a Difference for Children Month✨ During the month of July, DEW celebrates ‘Make a Difference for Children Month’ by sharing Regional Workforce Advisor (RWA) success stories and highlights of inspiring programs, initiatives, and more that help make a difference for children! We are excited to acknowledge The Village Group, an after-school program that has helped over 250 students during the summer and after school, providing cooked meals, hosting parent education events, offering rigorous academic lessons, industry tours, and so much more! Visit our website and social media platforms to gain the latest insight on: 📊Workforce resources, 🤝Success stories, and 🗣️RWAs involvement in their local communities. Visit dew.sc.gov/rwa to learn more about RWAs and the amazing work they do, providing insightful resources and opportunities. #scdew #scworks #makeadifferenceforchildrenmonth #observance thevillagegroup #georgetown #summerenrichment

Education providers can now submit training programs to become eligible for Workforce Pell! Workforce Pell helps students enroll in high-quality, short-term job-training programs by expanding the federal Pell Grant program. Training programs must align with high-skill/high-wage occupations and employer hiring needs, typically requiring 150-600 clock hours of instruction, and must meet strict labor-market performance benchmarks to participate. When education providers apply for Workforce Pell eligibility for their program, they can support students in acquiring the skills for in-demand, high-wage occupations, helping them enter these fields with the skills they need to succeed and positively impact our workforce! The U.S. Department of Education established a framework for implementing Workforce Pell while delegating key administrative responsibilities to each state governor. Effective this month, Governor Henry McMaster assigned the Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) as the state entity responsible for facilitating the Workforce Pell eligibility process. In consultation with the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB), the South Carolina Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD) provides state-level approval for Workforce Pell applications. Participating institutions will then be able to submit their programs for final U.S Department of Education eligibility approval. Learn more about this exciting new development by accessing the full press release at dew.sc.gov/news/2026-07/dew-…. Make sure to visit scworks.org/workforce-pell to learn more about the Governor’s Workforce Pell Program and find the piloted list of eligible Workforce Pell occupations, as well as resources for providers. #scdew #scworks #workforcepell #workforcepellprogram #ccwd #swdb

✨Make a Difference for Children Month✨ During the month of July, DEW celebrates ‘Make a Difference for Children Month’ by sharing Regional Workforce Advisor (RWA) success stories and highlights of inspiring programs, initiatives, and more that help make a difference for children! We are excited to acknowledge Georgetown County School District Summer Enrichment, which allows students who expressed an interest in airplanes and careers in aviation maintenance to visit Aircraft Mechanics Training in Myrtle Beach. Visit our website and social media platforms to gain the latest insight on: 📊Workforce resources, 🤝Success stories, and 🗣️RWAs involvement in their local communities. Visit dew.sc.gov/rwa to learn more about RWAs and the amazing work they do, providing insightful resources and opportunities. #scdew #scworks #makeadifferenceforchildrenmonth #observance #georgetowncountyschooldistrict #AMT #aircraftmechanicstraining #summerenrichment

What DEW you know about WOTC?🤔 When a business receives a Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Conditional Certification from a new hire for the first time, it may be a bit puzzling, but it’s easier than you think to get started! Simply submit the Conditional Certification (ETA Form 9062) with the IRS Form 8850 within 28 days of the new hire’s start date through the SC WOTC online portal for a final determination. For more information on WOTC, visit bit.ly/4bxwnBA! #scdew #scworks #wotc #employer #workopportunitytaxcredit #columbia

DEW you want to learn about your resources as a veteran or military spouse? Want to transition to civilian work and build a life in the Palmetto State, but don’t know where to get started?🎖️ DEW wants to help you Stay To Apply Your Skills (STAYS) in South Carolina by providing veterans and their spouses with free jobseeker services, including resume assistance, job matching, interview prep, and networking with employers on your behalf. Participants are guaranteed job interviews, and with over 1,028 participants and 384 employers participating statewide, there has never been a better time to take advantage of this free program. Learn more about the STAYS program and all the resources available to you at dew.sc.gov/stays! #scdew #scworks #veterans #veteranspouses #staytoapplyyourskills #SC #stays #columbia