Unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina went up for the fourth straight week. Nearly 2,500 South Carolinians filed for unemployment last week.
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce says there was a decrease in initial unemployment insurance claims filed last week.
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce says there was a decrease in initial unemployment insurance claims last week, setting a new record low during the pandemic for the second week in a row.
SCDEW is partnering with the state’s technical schools for a new workforce initiative. Under the new partnership, those seeking unemployment benefits in the state will have the opportunity to explore short term retraining programs offered at their local technical college, instead of conducting a weekly job search.
Those looking to find work in the restaurant and hotel business have an opportunity to talk to employers this week. Thursday, SCDEW is holding a virtual job fair in partnership with the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association.
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Frustrations are mounting as South Carolinians express their concerns with ABC Columbia over the unemployment process in the state. ABC Columbia received many emails and phone calls from some of the more than 100 thousand people in the state who have been out of work as of December. Ronald Mangum, or better known as ‘Pork Chop’ from the…
According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, 5,109 people filed their initial claim for unemployment insurance in the claim week ending December 5.
According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, 2,683 people filed an initial unemployment insurance claim during the claim week ending on November 28.
According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, SC Works Midlands is sponsoring an in-person job fair at the Dutch Square Mall.
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.
