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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.

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

Find a Career in the the Midlands. We have resource providers and employers attending this event. This is one Career Fair/ Job Fair you don't want to miss. SC Works Midlands Career and Resource Fair The SC Works Midlands Career and Resource Fair is set for Wednesday, September 18, 2024 More than 100 employers/ resources providers will be present Wednesday, September 18, 2024 10 am - 1 p m Dutch Square Center 421 Bush River Rd Columbia, SC 29210 160 Driving Academy Allegiance Industries AllSouth Federal Credit Union Alston Wilkes Society Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Amick Farms Applegreen Attentive Angels Home Care Babcock Center BGSF BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Chick-fil-A Bush River Road China Jushi Citi Trends CMC - Commercial Metals Coca-Cola Consolidated Columbia Embassy Suites Columbia Police Department Community Options Inc. Cooperative Health Department of Motor Vehicles Dominion Energy East Bay Deli Envision Food Services EPC Inc ESS, LLC Exchange (Army Air Force Exchange Service) Exchange/ Army & Air Force Exchange Service Fairfield County School District Fast Forward FCI EDGEFIELD - Federal Bureau of Prisons Global Strategies / UpCycle Goodwill industries upstate midlands Harris Integrated Solutions Healing Hands and Hearts Job Corps Kelly Education Labor Market Information Lexington County Sheriff's Department Lexington Medical Center Lighthouse Professional Staffing Liz Portee State Farm Logan Complete Care LLC Mark Anthony Brewing Masis Staffing Solutions McEntire Produce Medshore Ambulance Services Michelin Midlands Fatherhood Coalition ModWash Owen Steel Company Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union Palmetto State Armory/AAC Ammunition Rainbow Restoration Randstad RATPDEV Recruiting Solutions Richland County First Steps Richland County Human Resources Richland Two school bus transportation Roper Staffing RSiRCM Rytech Restoration S.C. National Guard - Service Member and Family Care SC Department of Social Services SC DEW SC Works - WIOA SC Works DOVP Schneider Scout Motors Signapay Southeast Snelling Staffing South Carolina Army National Guard South Carolina Department Corrections South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services South Carolina Highway Patrol South Carolina Judicial Branch South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Spencer and Spencer Enterprises (JanPro) The Neighborhood Nurse The Spinx Company TRAINING CONCEPTS TRC Talent Solutions United Infrastructure Group UPS Veteran Readiness & Employment Vital Connections of the Midlands Walter P. Rawl and Sons, Inc. Wellpath Recovery Solutions

Midlands Apprenticeship Fair The SC Works Midlands & Apprenticeship Carolina Midlands Apprenticeship Fair is set for Thursday, May 2, 2024 More than 35 Apprenticeships, Agencies, and Educators will be present Thursday May 2, 2023 10:00 am - 2 pm Dutch Square Center 421 Bush River Road Columbia, SC 29210

Locations SC Works Midlands services include re-employment opportunities for jobseekers, partner services, business services, and resource rooms for filing for unemployment benefits or searching for work online. Our services are available in Fairfield, Lexington, and Richland counties. Fairfield Access Point 96 US Highway 321 Bypass S. Winnsboro, SC 29180 803-815-0627 / 803-635-2812 Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm Lexington 671 Main Street West Columbia, SC 29170 803-359-6131 Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm Richland (Columbia) 700 Taylor Street Columbia, SC 29201 803-978-0190 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5 pm Tell us how we are doing. Choose a Center to complete a survey.

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, Wed., & Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tues. & Thurs. Closed Saturday & Sunday Closed

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.

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

WIOA Orientation You are about to view a presentation about WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act). You must view this presentation before applying for the WIOA program. You must read every slide. After you have completed the Orientation, please follow the directions on the final slide. Click Button Below WIOA Orientation Está a punto de ver una presentación sobre WIOA – Ley de Innovación y Oportunidad de la Fuerza Laboral (Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act). Es mandatorio que lea cada diapositiva antes de aplicar para el programa de WIOA(Enlace Laboral). Después de haber leído la presentación, por favor sigue las instrucciones en la última diapositiva. en español

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Resources Our Resources Page provides convenient, single-point access to additional information, programs and Initiatives that may be useful to our customers.