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Unemployment rate by county for February of 2025

While S.C.'s workforce continues to expand, its overall unemployment rate dropped from January to February

South Carolina’s unemployment rate dropped by a tenth of a point in February. Data from the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce shows a new record of 2,443,080 employed in the state. That’s an...

Jobman Caravan: Careers in Theatre (1981) | ETV Classics

Did you know March 27 is known as World Theatre Day? This is the perfect date to highlight this gem from South Carolina ETV's tape vault. Don't be surprised if you see some faces you recognize. On...
photo of table display at 2025 JAG-SC Career Development Conference

A day of leadership and growth: My experience at the 2025 JAG-SC Career Development Conference

As a nominee for the Golden Key Award, I recently had the incredible opportunity to attend the 2025 JAG-SC Career Development Conference, supporting C.A. Johnson High School as they competed in...
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New animated PBS KIDS series introduces young viewers to future careers

South Carolina ETV (SCETV) invites young viewers to "power up" with an engaging animated series from PBS KIDS. Skillsville helps kids aged four to eight learn about careers and develop essential life...

Using career profiles and 360 video, Let's Go! CAREERS brings students virtually inside the work environment, especially in areas that need skilled workers. The current focus is on the following career clusters:

Your Path, Your Journey

The Your Path, Your Journey--SC Workforce PSA Series intends to address public awareness of non-degreed careers in order to supply an adequately skilled workforce for continued economic growth in South Carolina.

The series features nine young individuals who respectively have obtained technical certificates, are working toward associate degrees, or are in various professional training programs. From each unique perspective, they present to the audience the wide range of educational opportunities that ensure stable and lucrative careers. Their enthusiasm and passion about the paths they have chosen encourage young people to consider industrial vocations, and their personal experiences help reduce the negative stigma normally associated with manufacturing occupations.

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Every Role Counts

Every Role Counts is a campaign aimed at sharing important information on critical career paths in South Carolina.

Find Your Future

State and local government agencies, employers, the education system from birth through whatever degree you want, childcare agencies, housing organizations, associations of all kinds, and more have come together to provide you with resources, links, data, and direction to help you Find Your Future.

SC Skillionaires

In partnership with Skillionaire Games by skillsgapp, SC Skillionaires offers an engaging way for South Carolina students to explore careers in healthcare, life sciences, cybersecurity/IT and advanced manufacturing, aligning with in-demand career fields in the state.