Partners
The goal of the SC Works Midlands system is to deliver a comprehensive range of employment, training, and related services in one location for our customers. To accomplish this objective, the SC Works system is comprised of a network of partners and service providers. Our partnerships allow us to provide seamless service integration and ensure convenience for our customers.
Able South Carolina
Able SC's programs and services provide education and tools to assist people with disabilities to reach their independent living goals by providing core services including advocacy, independent living skills training, peer support and information and referral.
Jerri Davison
803-681-7715
jdavison@able-sc.org
By referral
Adult Education
Adult education is a public education program for all adults. Adult schools offer free to low-cost classes for adults 18 and older. Students can get a high school diploma, general education diploma (GED), learn about jobs, and learn to speak English. Click here for information on Adult Education programs in the Midlands area.
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Carolina Community Actions
CCA, Inc. administers the LIHEAP program which assists low-income families with home energy needs including weatherization of homes to reduce energy costs.
Thelma Bellamy
803-635-3606
www.carolinacommunityactions.org
Fairfield: By referral
SC Dept. of Social Services
SC DSS ensures the safety and health of children & adults who cannot protect themselves and assists those in need of food and temporary financial assistance while transitioning to employment.
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Columbia Office
Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
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Lexington Office
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Goodwill Industries
Goodwill is a public, not-for-profit organization committed to helping people become independent through education and training leading to employment. Goodwill provides training certifications. Additionally, Goodwill Industries operates grant funded programs for justice involved individuals.
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www.goodwillsc.org/job-training/programs
Job Corps
Job Corps is a no-cost education & vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16-24 improve the quality of their lives through vocational and academic training.
Kevin Deininger
864-608-3151
Deininger.Kevin@jobcorps.org
By referral
Midlands Technical College
Midlands Technical College is a comprehensive, multi-campus, public, two year college serving the primary region of Richland, Lexington and Fairfield counties.
Midlands Tech - EOC
Midlands Technical College - Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) provides counseling and information on college admissions to qualified individuals who want to begin or continue a college education.
803-822-3749 or 800-922-8038
http://www.midlandstech.edu/eoc/
By referral
SC Commission for the Blind
The SC Commission for the Blind is a state agency created to provide rehabilitation services, adjustment to blindness training, prevention of blindness, independent living services and various other services to blind and severely visually impaired citizens of SC.
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SC DEW
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is responsible for paying unemployment insurance benefits, collecting unemployment taxes, helping people find jobs, matching businesses with qualified candidates, and collecting and disseminating state/federal employment statistics.
Unemployment Insurance
1-866-831-1724
https://mybenefits.dew.sc.gov/
Veterans Resource Center
803-737-0683
Resource Center
803-737-4693
SC National Guard
The Workforce Center Military Coordinator works with the other partner agencies in the career center to identify prospective applicants for service with the Army National Guard; develops and conducts educational classes that communicate ARNG education, training, and job-related benefits to interested applicants; assists all ARNG members returning from deployment with re-employment and assists any current ARNG member that is unemployed with finding full-time employment
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Shannon Banks
803-299-2911
SC Vocational Rehab
SC Voc Rehab serves people who want to work but are hindered from doing so by a physical or mental disability
Tiffany Gary
803-898-8866
thunter-gary@scvrd.net
Columbia: Mon, 9:00 am - 1 pm
Tues - Fri, by appointment
Monica Blair-Franklin
803-896-6333
mblair-franklin@scvrd.state.sc.us
Lexington: Wed, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tim Adams
803-635-5421
acave@scvrd.state.sc.us
Fairfield: by referral
Telamon
Telamon Corporation is a leading provider of training and employment for migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
Columbia Office
Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
WIOA (Adult & DW)
The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy
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Columbia: Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
803-978-0139
Lexington: Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
803-359-6131
Fairfield: Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
803-815-0627
WIOA (Youth)
The WIOA Youth program assists individuals ages 17 to 24 with obtaining employment and skills associated with seeking and obtaining employment. WIOA also provides Federally-funded training assistance to qualified enrollees, including GED training, certifications, and other job-skills training, to enhance their marketability in the workforce.
Columbia: Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
803-978-0139
Lexington: Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
803-359-6131
Fairfield: Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
803-815-0627
Work Ready Assessments
Work Ready assessments provide reliable, relevant information about workplace skill levels. The assessments measure cognitive abilities such as applied mathematics, workplace reading, and locating information.
Sheron Sutton
SSutton@midlandsworks.org
803-978-0204
Columbia: Mon - Fri, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lexington: Mon, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Wed, 1:30 pm - 4 :30 pm
Fairfield: Call for schedule
Midlands Educational Business Alliance (MEBA)
Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) is a dynamic organization with an eye on the future.
MEBA impacts the Midlands workforce by connecting educators with businesses to create programs that align curriculum with work skills needed today and tomorrow.
Post Office Box 2408
Columbia, SC 29202
Phone: 803-732-5258