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 program for all adults. They 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 to search for the nearest program or below to direct connect to Midlands programs. Fairfield Lexington One Lexington Two Lexington Three Lex/Rich Five Richland One Richland Two 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. Columbia Office Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm 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. scsep@goodwillsc.org 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. Click here to review their available programs. Click here to learn about Financial Aid. Click Here to Learn about QuickJobs Training/ Certificates 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 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. 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 Shannon Banks 803-299-2911 shannon.banks2.ctr@mail.mil 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 Work Keys 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. Brandon Buchanan Bbuchanan@midlandsworkforce.org 803-744-1680 Richland, Lexington, & Fairfield: Call for schedule 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 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 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 Click here to attend a Virtual Career Fair and learn more about available career paths.

WIOA WIOA Orientation To apply for the WIOA, you must first view the WIOA program orientation. Click here begin. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) focuses on meeting the needs of businesses for skilled workers and the training, education, and employment needs of individuals. Key components of the Act enable customers to easily access the information and services they need through the Workforce Center system; empower adults to obtain the training they find most appropriate through Individual Training Accounts (ITA), and ensure that all state and local programs meet customer expectations. The Workforce Center is designed to enhance services provided to businesses as well as job seekers. It does this through our partnerships with various employers as well as a variety of social agencies. The overall goal of the Midlands Workforce System is to meet all the employment needs within the Midlands area. There are Workforce Centers located throughout South Carolina and around the country. This website, and the information it contains is specific for the Workforce Centers located in the Midlands of South Carolina (Richland, Lexington, and Fairfield counties). WIOA Eligibility WIOA is federally funded and based on eligibility guidelines. To see if you're eligible, please visit your local SC Works Center: Please bring the following when visiting an SC Works Center: 1) Social Security Card (must have the CARD). 2) Photo Identification (like a Driver's License) with CORRECT address. 3) Paycheck Stub or other verification of income (if you've worked in the past 6 months). Please be aware that you will not likely be eligible for all the program's services if you are in default of a Student Loan, or if you are not registered with US Selective Services (if you are male and over the age of 18). WIOA provides intensive job search assistance. It is designed to help individuals from all walks of life re-enter the workforce. Case Managers work with you in your work search. You will develop an Employment Plan with your Case Manager, and must remain in contact with him/her throughout your enrollment in WIOA and beyond. Personal commitment is necessary to benefit from this program. Depending on availability and appropriateness, training may be provided if you are unable to find work with your current skills. The first mandate, however, is to help customers search for work in a field where they already have training or experience. Due to growing interest and demand, not all those who are eligible under federal guidelines will be enrolled into the program. An initial assessment will be done to determine the appropriateness of enrolling each person, based on their individual needs and current resources.

ETPL Policy Midlands ETPL Policy 20-02.pdf This page provides information related the Eligible Training Provider List for the Midlands Area. SCPATh is the publicly accessible Statewide List of Eligible Training Providers, and includes all training programs that are currently approved by one or more boards. Training Providers must complete initial or continuing eligibility requirements in order to be added to or maintain their status on the list. https://www.scpath.org/ Section 122 of WIOA established the eligibility criteria for training providers seeking to be placed on the list of providers eligible to receive funding for training WIOA-eligible participants. Subject to the provisions of WIOA, the provider shall: Qualify as one of the following: An institution of higher education that provides a program that leads to a recognized post-secondary credential; An entity that carries out apprenticeship programs including Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs) and Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs); A public or private training provider, including community-based organizations, joint labor-management organizations, and pre-apprenticeship programs Providers of adult education and literacy activities if such activities are provided concurrently or in combination with training services. Be a legal entity Be registered or licensed by the appropriate governing board or agency prior to applying for placement on the ETPL Provide an appropriate program of training services (requirements below) Have the ability to do all of the following: Offer programs that lead to recognized postsecondary credentials or certifications Meet the needs of local employers and participants Serve individuals with barriers to employment Have refund policies specifying when refunds for tuition and other costs associated with the training program will be allowed that are in writing and published to ensure students are aware of how to request a refund Have a written grievance policy for students to file complaints within an organization against faculty, staff, or other employees that are published to ensure that students are aware of how to file a complaint Comply with all applicable non-discrimination and equal opportunity provisions as potential recipients of WIOA funds, in accordance with WIOA §188 NOTE: No individual in the US may be excluded from participating in, denied the benefits of, subjected to discrimination under, or denied employment in the administration of or in connection with any program or activity funded under WIOA Title I for any of the following characteristics. Race Color Religion Sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, transgender status, and gender identity) National origin (including limited English proficiency) Age (individuals aged 40 years and older), Disability, or Political affiliation or belief Additionally, no beneficiary of, applicant to, or participant in any WIOA Title I program may be discriminated against based on citizenship or participation in any program or activity under WIOA Title I. Providers of on-the-job training, customized training, incumbent worker training, internships, paid or unpaid work experience opportunities or transitional employment shall not be subject to the provisions of this instruction.

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Careers in utilities with private and public employers Your Water Future Starts Here Water Cycle Careers What unit of pressure is water measured in? PSI – Pounds per Square Inch What percent of water on earth is fit for human Consumption? .5% In what year did Dr. Leal first introduce the practice of using chlorine residual in water distribution systems in the US? 1908. Almost overnight outbreaks of waterborne illnesses in every major city in the US went away. The water professionals are the original environmentalists, providing positive health and safety to more people than any doctor, nurse, or hospital daily. Why do water utilities use elevated water tanks? Elevated water tanks are used because elevation is directly related to pressure. Pumps fill an elevated tank, and the water then applies even pressure to the water distribution system to your faucet. Is Water a Match for Me? Why Water? Skillsets? Veteran? Career Opportunities There are many opportunities to serve your community through water and waste water treatment. Click on the Logos Below for their respective employment opportunities. Water Stories Water Quality, Our Priority

SC Works Midlands Locations SC Works services are available online through www.scworks.org or in one of our three convenient locations. ADDRESS SC Works Access Point 96 Hwy 321 Bypass South Winnsboro, SC 29180 Fairfield County Call us 803-635-2812 711(TTY) 803-815-0627 711(TTY) Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday & Sunday Closed

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SC Works Midlands Job Fair Wednesday September 18th, 2024 10 pm - 1 pm Dutch Square Center 421 Bush River Rd Columbia, SC 29210 AND MORE!!!! Bring copies of your resume for the event. If you need assistance with it, please visit the nearest SC Works office for help or utilize the resources in SC Works Online Services to work independently.

Job seekers SC Works Midlands provides services if you are unemployed, under-employed, or simply looking for a new career. What's your next step? Center Orientation Video Play Video Watch Now Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Close Employment Services SC Works Midlands partners with the SC Department of Employment & Workforce to provide job search, resume preparation, and career counseling assistance and more to all job seekers. For information on office hours and locations, please click here more information > WIOA The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps job seekers access employment, training, and support services. It also matches employers with the skilled workers they need to compete. WIOA replaces and enhances the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998. more information > SC Works Online Services SCWOS is fueled by SC's largest workforce development database. If you are looking for a job, you’ll find a wealth of information - starting with thousands of positions listed by employers all over the state - to help in your job search. more information > On-the-Job Training On-the-Job Training, or OJT, is an employment and training strategy hybrid. That is, OJT is both employment and training. OJT assists WIOA candidates who have the skills for a new career, but lack practical hands-on experience by reimbursing an employer a part of their wage during the initial training period Unemployment Insurance Unemployment Insurance (UI) is a nationwide program created to financially help eligible workers, who are unemployed through no fault of their own, while they actively search for new work. It is administered by the SC Department of Employment & Workforce. Click below to find out more or file a claim. more information > Job Ready Assessments Job Ready assessment systems help employers select, hire, train, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce. Our assessments measure the real world skills and gives employers and job seekers a common metric or language. Click the links below for more information about these powerful workforce tools. WorkKeys® > WIN Learning > Workshops Workshops are a great opportunity to enhance your job search, gain new skills or learn about new career options. SC Works Midlands brings you dynamic presentations on a wide range of topics every month. Please visit our Workshops page for the current calendar of events. more information > On-site Hiring Events Join us for one of our on-site hiring events to meet one-on-one with employers looking for new talent. Every month, SC Works Midlands hosts employers in our centers for recruiting, interviewing and hiring opportunities. Please check our month calendar for employers, dates, times and locations. more information > Federal Bonding The Federal Bonding Program provides Fidelity Bonding insurance coverage for high-risk workers. This insurance policy protects businesses in case of loss of money or property due to worker dishonesty. If you are interested in applying for bonding, please contact by email at FederalBonding@dew.sc.gov more information > Midlands Employer Directory In addition to our comprehensive services, SC Works collaborates closely with employers who value the talents and potential of high school graduates. Many businesses in the Midlands region recognize the importance of hiring individuals with a strong work ethic, dedication, and a willingness to learn. Whether you're a recent high school graduate seeking your first job or an employer looking to tap into a pool of motivated talent, SC Works is here to help. CLICK HERE

Fairfield County Career Expo Wednesday, February 26 10 AM - 1 PM MK Boykin Recreation Center 1851 US Hwy 321 Bypass North Winnsboro, SC Law Enforcement Food Service Manufacturing Healthcare Banking Custodial Retail Transportation Construction Education And More. Bring copies of your resume for the event. If you need assistance with it, please visit the nearest SC Works office for help or utilize the resources in SC Works Online Services to work independently.

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 & learn to speak English. Fairfield County Fairfield County Adult Education Center 1451 US Hwy 321 Winnsboro SC 29180 803-635-4859 Jamie Brunson, Program Director Veronica Thomas, Program Coordinator more information > Lexington County Lexington 3 Adult Education 101 West Columbia Avenue Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29006 803-532-1012 Frances Bouknight fbouknight@lex3.k12.sc.us more information > Richland County Richland 1 Adult Education 2612 Covenant Road Columbia, SC 29201 803-343-2939 Marva Coates mcoates@richlandone.org more information > Lexington County Lexington 1 Adult Education 420 Hendrix Street Lexington, SC 29072 803-821-2950 Myles Newman mnewman@lexington1.net more information > Lexington County Lexington 4 Adult Education 135 Lewis Rast Road Swansea, SC 29160 803-339-7979 Christy Henderson christyh@lex2.org more information > Richland County Richland 2 Adult Education 750 Old Clemson Road Columbia, SC 29229 803-736-8787 Bobby Cunningham bcunningham@richland2.org more information > Lexington County Lexington 2 Adult Education 114 Hook Avenue West Columbia, SC 29169 803-739-4048 Christy Henderson christyh@lex2.org more information > Lexington County Lexington 5 Adult Education 6671 St. Andrews Road Columbia, SC 29212 803-476-8229 Kathie Greer kgreer@lexrich5.org more information > SC Department of Education State Adult Education Information 1401 Senate Street Columbia, SC 29201 803-734-8347 Colleen Clark clclark@ed.sc.gov more information >