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On-Site Events Meet one-on-one with employers looking for new talent. SC Works Midlands regularly hosts employers in our centers for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring opportunities. We also promote off-site and virtual hiring events. Please check our calendar for employers, dates, times, and locations. * Hiring events are listed alphabetically by the employer, not necessarily in the order they will occur. Monday Tuesday SC Dept of Corrections SC Works Columbia October 27 10 AM - 1 PM Now Hiring Correctional Officers in Minimum, Medium and Close Security facilities Sterling Engineering SC Works Lexington October 20 & 27 10 AM - 1 PM Job Order #1579158 - Assembler Open Interviews Wednesday At Work Group SC Works Columbia October 14 10 AM - 1 PM Job Order # 1578751 - Custodian (Richland One School District) NDEAM Resource Fair SC Works Columbia October 28 10 AM - 1 PM Highlighting opportunities for National Disability Employment Awareness Month Thursday Lexington County Sheriff Dept SC Works Columbia October 15 10 AM - Noon Job Order # 1575034 - Dentention Deputy Job Order # 1575026 - Patrol Deputy Sheriff Second Chance Job Fair Brookland Baptist Church October 22 11 AM - 3 PM 40+ employers Veterans Career & Resource Fair SC Armory National Guard - 1225 Bluff Road November 5 10 AM - 1 PM VOLT SC Works Columbia October 15, 22 & 29 Open Interviews 10 AM - 1 PM Electrical Assemblers, Mechanical Assemblers, Warehouse and more Manufacturing Roles Send your resume to RAPhillips@Volt.com or apply online at jobs.volt.com Friday Sterling Engineering SC Works Lexington October 16 10 AM - 1 PM Job Order #1579158 - Assembler Open Interviews Saturday

SCWOS has more listings. October 9 Hot Jobs in pdf. SC Works Midlands Hot Jobs

Workshops SC Works Midlands provides free workshops and learning opportunities in all 3 Centers. Topics include Job Searching Tips, Resume Preparation, Basic Computer Skills, and Careers Profile Sessions with leading local employers. New sessions and topics are added each month. Our monthly workshop calendar is available below, in PDF here for the September calendar or here for the October calendar.  Workshops are free to attend, but seats are limited. Click below to register for a WIOA Information session. WIOA Information Session

Stevens Amendment In compliance with the Stevens Amendment: Funding details for award totals for program year 2023 (PY’23) are provided as follows and revised annually. Unless otherwise stipulated, all statements, news releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations, visual presentations, and other applicable documents and programs are fully funded from federal sources. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Program is supported by the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an award totaling $984,983 with $0 (0%) state, local, and/or non-governmental funds. The WIOA Dislocated Worker Program is supported by the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an award totaling $1,051,588 with $0 (0%) state, local, and/or non-governmental funds. The WIOA Youth Program is supported by the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an award totaling $1,115,919 with $0 (0%) state, local, and/or non-governmental funds.

ABOUT US Connecting People. Building Careers. Strengthening Businesses. SC Works Midlands connects job seekers, employers, training providers, and community partners to create stronger career opportunities and a stronger workforce across the Midlands of South Carolina. Whether you are looking for your next job, exploring a new career, developing your skills, or building your workforce, SC Works Midlands provides no-cost resources, guidance, and workforce solutions to help you move forward. Our Mission SC Works Midlands is committed to connecting people with meaningful employment opportunities while helping businesses find, develop, and retain the talent they need to grow. We bring together workforce, education, economic development, and community partners to help individuals and businesses navigate the changing world of work. For Job Seekers Your next opportunity starts here. SC Works Midlands provides resources to help individuals at every stage of their career journey—from exploring career options to finding employment and gaining the skills needed for advancement. Services may include: Career exploration and guidance Job search assistance Resume development and interview preparation Job fairs and hiring events Career assessments and skills testing Training and certification opportunities Work-based learning opportunities Support with barriers to employment Connections to community resources Assistance accessing eligible workforce programs Whether you're entering the workforce, changing careers, returning to work, or looking for a better opportunity, SC Works Midlands can help you identify your next step. For Employers Build Your Workforce. Strengthen Your Business. Finding qualified employees can be challenging. SC Works Midlands works directly with employers to develop customized workforce solutions that address recruiting, training, and retention needs. Through SC Works Business Services, eligible employers may access no-cost workforce solutions, including: Candidate recruitment and referrals Job posting and job-order assistance Hiring events and customized recruitment On-the-Job Training (OJT) Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Work Experience (WEX) Customized training opportunities Workforce pipeline development Connections with schools and training providers Labor market information Assistance connecting businesses with workforce partners Our goal is simple: help businesses find the people they need and help workers develop the skills businesses value. Training & Career Development The workplace is constantly changing. SC Works Midlands helps individuals and employers connect with training opportunities that support today's workforce and tomorrow's careers. Training opportunities may include: Industry-recognized certifications Technical and occupational training Short-term credential programs Work-based learning Employer-sponsored training Customized training Apprenticeship connections Career pathway development Eligible individuals may qualify for financial assistance or other support depending on program requirements and available funding. Connecting Workforce & Industry SC Works Midlands works closely with employers and industry leaders to better understand the workforce needs of the region. Our Business & Industry team engages with businesses across the Midlands to identify: Workforce Needs → Training Opportunities → Career Pathways → Employment These partnerships help ensure that workforce programs remain connected to the real needs of employers and the skills required for today's jobs. Our Community Partnerships Workforce development takes a community. SC Works Midlands collaborates with organizations across the region, including: Employers and industry associations Colleges and technical schools K–12 education partners Economic development organizations Local governments Community-based organizations State agencies Workforce development partners Social service organizations Together, these partnerships help address barriers to employment and create stronger connections between people, education, and opportunity. Supporting Every Step of the Career Journey SC Works Midlands recognizes that finding a job is about more than simply matching a person with an opening. For some individuals, the next step may be a resume. For others, it may be training, transportation assistance, career exploration, a certification, or overcoming a barrier that has made employment difficult. That's why SC Works brings together multiple resources under one workforce system. Explore. Prepare. Connect. Advance. EXPLORE Discover careers, industries, and opportunities that match your interests and skills. PREPARE Build the skills, credentials, resume, and confidence needed to compete in today's workforce. CONNECT Meet employers and connect with job opportunities, training providers, and community resources. ADVANCE Continue developing your skills and pursue opportunities for career growth. Why SC Works Midlands? No-Cost Workforce Resources Many SC Works services are available at no cost to eligible individuals and participating employers. Local Connections We understand the workforce needs of the Midlands and connect people with resources available in their communities. Employer Focused We work directly with businesses to understand their workforce challenges and identify practical solutions. Career Focused Our goal isn't simply to help someone find a job—it's to help individuals build skills and pursue sustainable career opportunities. Partnership Driven We bring workforce, education, business, government, and community organizations together to create stronger outcomes. Your Next Opportunity Starts Here Whether you're a job seeker looking for your next career move, a student exploring your future, or an employer building your workforce, SC Works Midlands is here to help. Explore your options. Build your skills. Connect with opportunity. SC Works Midlands Connecting People. Building Careers. Strengthening Businesses.

Resources Our Community Resources Page provides convenient, single-point access to additional information, programs, and initiatives that may be useful to our customers. Career Guidance and Information My Next Move mynextmove.gov Search careers, industries, and interests. My Next Move is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, and developed by the National Center for O*NET Development. Learn How to Become learnhowtobecome.org Find out how you can gain the experience necessary to break into your desired career. Whether you have a dream job in mind, you want to be your own boss, or you’re looking for stability and good pay, take your first step here. The Comet catchthecometsc.gov 3613 Lucius RD Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 255-7133 Offers a public transit system that includes local bus services and disability related transportation. Cooperative Ministry coopmin.org 3821 West Beltline Boulevard Columbia, SC 29204 803-799-3853 info@coopmin.org Assist with immediate needs and teaching skills and providing resources for long-term independence and stability. Supporting client who are employed, receiving unemployment or receiving retirement. With a range of services, we focus on providing short-term assistance and developing long-term stability. Rent/Mortgage & Utility Assistance Case Management Referrals Food Vouchers & Food Pantry Clothing & Furniture Fairfield County Transit fairfieldsc.com/residents/transit-system 1794 US Hwy. 321 By-Pass South P.O. Drawer 1116 Winnsboro, SC 29180 803-635-6177 Fairfield County Transit System offers several types of services. The system operates a Demand Response service called Transit Go, The Killian Road Express that partners with the Comet bus system, and our Deviated Fixed Route Service. Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands goodwillsc.org Several locations around the Midlands Not-for-profit organization committed to helping people become independent through education and training leading to employment. Harvest Hope Food Bank harvesthope.org The mission of Harvest Hope Food Bank is to provide for the needs of hungry people by gathering and sharing quality food with dignity, compassion and education Midlands Disability Workforce Committee http://www.able-sc.org/ 720 Gracern Rd. Suite 106 Columbia, SC 29210 Phone: 803-779-5121 1-800-681-6805 TTY: 803-779-0949 WIPA fact sheets & provider outreach Mission Lexington (formerly LICS) missionlexingtonsc.org 216 Harmon Street Lexington, SC 29072 803-957-6656 x 247 LICS serves Lexington County residents in crisis situations. Assistance may include food, clothing, or situation stabilization. SC211 - United Way of South Carolina sc211.org Online United Way Association of SC service directory. Disaster service, food, housing & utilities, clothing & household, transportation, legal, income support, healthcare, disability are just a few of the resource categories that are available. South Car olina Family Support & Protection Organizations sciway.net/org/family.html Directory of support and assistance organization in the state of South Carolina Transitions Homeless Center transitionssc.org 2025 Main Street Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 708-4861 Provides homeless men and women access to day center, hot meals, showers, service providers and housing.

Incumbent Worker Training, Training to upskill your workforce. IWT The Midlands Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Program provides funding for training needed due to: Expansion, new technology, retooling, new services/product lines and new organizational structuring or as part of a layoff aversion strategy. IWT may also fund training in new businesses if those jobs are ineligible for assistance through ReadySC™. IWT is funded by the Federal Workforce Innovative & Opportunity Act (WIOA). Applications are open to all South Carolina businesses meeting the guidelines listed below (there will be a waiting period of 120 days for new or expanding businesses that displaced workers elsewhere in the United States). To qualify for consideration, training must be skills-based. Mandatory industry or safety training is not allowable. Businesses applying for funding must: Have at least one full-time employee Be current on all state tax obligations Be a private business or private non-profit organization (Training Entities, City, County, and State Governments are not eligible to receive IWT Funds ) For program requirements, guidelines, and application, please visit https://www.midlandsworkforce.org/iwt To learn more about how IWT can benefit your business, please contact: Brandon Buchanan BBuchanan@midlandsworkforce.org 803-744-1680 To be added to IWT Funding Notification Distribution List, please email bbuchanan@midlandsworkforce.org

COVID-19 - Coronavirus Information & Resources The SC Works Midlands Systems is committed to providing information and resources to job seekers, business and the entire community impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19). Unemployment Information regarding unemployment benefits for workers and businesses may be found at the SC Dept. of Employment & Workforce (SC DEW) web site. Unemployment Benefits You may also call: 1-866-831-1724 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays for assistance Information SC Employment & Workforce Statewide SC Works Centers - services & closure information South Carolina Dept. of Environmental Control - SC coronavirus updates SC Gov. McMaster's press conferences & SC Emergency Management Midlands Area free internet/WiFi locations Business Resources SC Dept. of Commerce Business Resource Center Information for business regarding financial assistance, insurance, tax, etc.

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 Lexington Center 671 Main Street West Columbia, SC 29170 Lexington County Call us 803-359-6131 711(TTY) Fax 803-356-5839 Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday & Sunday Closed

Legal Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer/program. We provide auxiliary aids and services upon request to individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Poster (English) | Equal Opportunity Audio File (English) Equal Opportunity Poster (Spanish) | Equal Opportunity Audio File (Spanish) Equal Opportunity Poster (Arabic) Equal Opportunity Poster (Chinese Traditional) Equal Opportunity Poster (French) | Equal Opportunity Audio File (French) Equal Opportunity Poster (French Creole) | Equal Opportunity Audio File (French Creole) Equal Opportunity Poster (Korean) Equal Opportunity Poster (Portuguese) | Equal Opportunity Audio File (Portuguese) Equal Opportunity Poster (Russian) | Equal Opportunity Audio File (Russian) Equal Opportunity Poster (Tagalog) Equal Opportunity Poster (Vietnamese) Unified Complaint Information Form Use this form if would like to file a programmatic or discrimination complaint. Special Aids Persons using TTY/TDD equipment can reach all website numbers via Relay South Carolina at 711. Privacy We make every effort to protect your privacy. Kynshari Smith EO Officer Midlands Workforce Development Board 100 Executive Center Drive Ste 218 Columbia, SC 29210 Telephone: (803) 744-1670 /TTY:711

VC Summer Impacted Workers If you were impacted by the V C Summer project shut down, these resources are designed to help you navigate this difficult time. Job Fairs Upcoming Job and Resource Fair events to help you connect with businesses in search of new talent. November 8 Details to be announced soon! Employment & Training Resources Employ SC Gov. Henry McMaster has created “Employ SC” to assist VC Summer Workers. Employ SC is a dynamic, rapid response coalition of public and private organizations that will connect impacted workers with employers and available jobs. Employ SC will also provide opportunities to connect with state agencies and workforce development groups more information > SC Works Online Services SCWOS is fueled by South Carolina'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. SCWOS links all of South Carolina's workforce services &resources. more information > SC Help SC Help a program managed by the SC State Housing Authority that provides assistance to qualified homeowners who are having a hard time paying their mortgage because of financial hardship. more information > WIOA 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. WIOA replaces and enhances the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998. 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 > more information > SC 2-1-1 SC 211 is your resource for finding assistance in your local community. We keep a database of a wide variety of service providers including support groups, community clinics, counselors, shelters, food pantries, programs for seniors, and many more agencies in South Carolina. Call 2-1-1 any time--24 hours a day, 365 days a year. more information > 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 wide range of topics every month. Please visit our Workshops page for the current calendar of events. Unemployment Insurance Unemployment Insuarance (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. The UI program is administered by the South Carolina Department of Employment & Workforce. Click below to find out more or file a claim. more information > more information > Employment Services SC Works Midlands partners with South Carolina Department of Employment & Workforce to provide job search, resume preparation, and career counseling assistance among other services to all job seekers. For information on office hours and locations, please click below or on the locations tab. more information >

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.