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.

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.

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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 >

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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 Palmetto State Armory SC Works Lexington June 22 10 AM- 2 PM Multiple openings in Warehouse & Manufacturing Scan the flyer QR code to view current openings before the event. Tuesday Alvin S Glenn Detention Center Goodwill Industries - 555 St Andrews Road July 14 9 AM- Noon Hiring for Detention Officers and Administrative Assistant ESS Goodwill Industries - 555 St Andrews Road Columbia July 7 9 AM- Noon Recruiting for positions in the Lexington/Richland School District: Substitute Teacher, Substitute Instructional Assistant, Substitute Paraprofessional Schneider SC Works Midlands June 23 10 AM - 1 PM Commercial Truck Driver Apply at schneiderjobs.com and visit the center to talk with Donna Yonish Summer Kickoff Job Fair Center for Advanced Technical Studies - 916 Mount Vernon Rd Chapin June 23 10 AM - 1 PM Scan the QR code on the flyer to see our participating employers USPS SC Works Lexington June 16 9 AM - Noon Job Order# 1570143- Assistant Rural Carrier Job Order# 1570144 - Rural Carrier Associate Wednesday Columbia Metropolitan Airport Airport Maintenance Shop - 3400 Air Commerce Dri June 17 8 AM- 4 PM Hiring for HVAC Technician (Airport Facilities), Fleet Mechanic, Grounds Maintenance Technician, & Terminal Support. Sevita Goodwill Industries - 111 HIghland Center Drive 29203 June 17 9 AM - Noon Hiring Caregivers No experience necessary but a driver's license with 12 months history is required. RATPDev/The Comet SC Works Lexington June 17 10 AM- 1 PM CDL and non-CDL Drivers Job Order# 1567798 - Transit Driver Job Order# 1569918 - Transit Driver Must be age 21 and up with a HS Diploma or GED, able to pass a USDOT Physical including a criminal background check, a good driving record and reliable transportation. Please complete an application prior to the event. Thursday ESS Goodwill Industries - 555 St Andrews Road Columbia August 6 1 PM- 4PM Recruiting for positions in the Lexington/Richland School District: Substitute Teacher, Substitute Instructional Assistant, Substitute Paraprofessional Lexington County Sheriff Department SC Works Lexington June 25 10 AM- Noon Job Order# 157139 - Detention Deputy Job Order# 1575026 - Patrol Deputy Sheriff Spinx 296 Charter Oak Rd Lexington June 25 11 AM- 2 PM Hiring for Full-time Shift Supervisor, Full-time Core Customer Service Representative, Full-time Core Deli Customer Service Representative, Part-Time Customer Service Representative, and Part-Time Deli Customer Service. Friday Spinx Goodwill Industries - 555 St Andrews Road Columbia June 26 9 AM- Noon Hiring for Full-time Shift Supervisor, Full-time Core Customer Service Representative, Full-time Core Deli Customer Service Representative, Part-Time Customer Service Representative, and Part-Time Deli Customer Service. Saturday

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 July calendar or here for the June calendar..  Workshops are free to attend, but seats are limited. Please register to attend the SC Works Midlands Informational Session or scan the QR Code to the left. SC Works Midlands offers both Virtual and in-person workshops. In-person workshops and Virtual workshops are indicated on the attached calendar. Please scan the QR Code to the left to register. Click here at least 10 minutes prior to the workshop’s start time. Click Here

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

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 >

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

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