Southwest Airlines considering furloughing thousands of employees for first time in company history
Southwest Airlines says it might have to furlough 6,800 employees this Spring to cut costs.
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Lowe’s to hire 20,000 workers this holiday season
Lowe’s says it is hiring 20,000 new workers to get through this upcoming holiday season. The positions are both full and part-time at stores and regional distribution centers nationwide. Some roles are permanent instead of just seasonal.
Amazon announces plans to hire more than 1,300 for seasonal roles in SC
On Tuesday, Amazon announced plans to hire more than 1,300 people for seasonal roles in South Carolina. Amazon says that in addition to supplying extra income during the holidays, these positions also provide opportunities for pay incentives, benefits, and a path to a longer-term career. This is part of Amazon’s push to hire more than 100,000 employees across the nation for the holiday season.
CarMax looking to hire around 50 employees in Columbia
On Tuesday, used car retailer CarMax announced plans to hire about 50 people in Columbia by the end of the year. According to CarMax, the positions with highest demand in Columbia are auto technicians, detailers, painters and inventory associates as well as sales and business office associates.
Employed population in SC tops two million, showing positive trend
Employment in the state of South Carolina continues its upward trend amid the pandemic. The Department of Employment and Workforce says over 2,500 people have gotten jobs since August, bringing the total number of people working in the state to more than two million.
Students with disabilities crafting career paths by learning new skills
The summer program resulted from a partnership between USC, Vocational Rehabilitation department
More than fifty students are learning how to overcome their disabilities to become productive members of the workforce.
US Department of Transportation unveils pilot program for Veterans, Reservists
Washington, DC (WOLO) -– If you are fresh off military duty and looking for another career in the civilian workforce, a new program could be exactly what you are looking for. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced Monday, June 3rd, 2019, plans to accept applications for a new pilot program that will help certain…
Polymer extrusion manufacturer creating more than 350 jobs in Calhoun County
More than 350 new jobs are coming to Calhoun County, thanks to the expansion of Zeus Industrial Products, Inc., a leading manufacturer of polymer extrusion and innovator of material science.
Job fair seeks to knock down barriers to employment
United Way of the Midlands, in partnership with Richland Library, is hosting a job fair Wednesday morning at the main branch location on Assembly Street.
Job fair to feature opportunities for veterans, spouses
A hiring fair, taking place later this month, is geared toward military veterans and their spouses.
