Are you clear on the next step regarding the workforce, but not sure where to begin when applying? Find Your Future has partnered with over 30 organizations, government agencies, representatives, and businesses to compile a hub of job search resources to help you ease into the workforce. Like the career support at your respective four-year or two-year institution or your local school district, Find Your Future is additional support that can help you enter the workforce. #findyourfuture #fyfsc #jobsearch #sctechsystem #highereducation #highschool #college #SCDE #SCDEW

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and we want to celebrate by shining a spotlight on some of the ways CCWD partner agencies work to ensure we provide well-rounded educational and workforce opportunities for people with disabilities in South Carolina. The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) helps expand access to post-secondary education and workforce preparation for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities through College Transition Programs (CTPs) at six universities. For the 2025-26 academic year, key student outcomes include a 97% program completion rate, a 60% independent living rate, and a 59% average employment rate. These investments help students build skills and confidence for greater independence and successful transitions to work! Visit che.sc.gov to learn more about the program shared in this post and explore findyourfuture.sc.gov for more education and workforce resources! #fyf #scdew #findyourfuture #CHE #CCWD #nationaldisabilityemploymentawarenessmonth #NDEAM #october

🎙️ Someone new has visited The Works! 🎙️ On an upcoming episode of The Works Podcast, Mayor of Camden, former State Senator, Bourbon in the Back Room podcast host, attorney, and author Vincent Sheheen (@vincentsheheen) joins Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD) Chairman and South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (@SCDEWinfo) Executive Director, William Floyd, to talk about the great impact our rural and suburban areas have on the economy and our state’s infrastructure , community growth, and why collaboration is essential to South Carolina’s workforce success. Be on the lookout for this episode coming soon. In the meantime, check out our most recent episode with Felicia Johnson, Commissioner of the SC Vocational Rehabilitation (@thescvrd). All 13 episodes of The Works Podcast can be heard on your favorite streaming platform and on findyourfuture.sc.gov/thewor…! Discover the work of the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development dew.sc.gov/CCWD Listen to Bourbon in the Back Room bourboninthebackroom.buzzspr… Explore CCWD Partner Resources on Find Your Future findyourfuture.sc.gov/partne… #theworkspodcast #ccwd #scdew #findyourfuturesc #fyfsc #BourbonintheBackRoom #vincentsheheen #williamfloyd

A new episode of The Works Podcast is out! 🎙️ October is Disability Employment Awareness Month, and this episode highlights the vital role vocational rehabilitation plays in strengthening South Carolina’s workforce. South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (@SCDEWinfo) Executive Director and Coordinating Council for Workforce Development Chair, William Floyd, welcomes Felicia Johnson, Commissioner of the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department (@thescvrd), for a conversation about her journey from intern to Commissioner, and the vital role internships play in building career pathways and employer talent pipelines. Watch now on YouTube at youtu.be/so8zDBPdB_A, listen on your favorite streaming platform or BuzzSprout at bit.ly/3VsHk1s, and explore all episodes at findyourfuture.sc.gov/thewor…. #TheWorksPodcast #FindYourFutureSC #CCWD #WorkforceDevelopment #SCVRD #DEW #CommissionerJohnson #WilliamFloyd

🎙️ Someone new has visited The Works!🎙️ On an upcoming episode of The Works Podcast, President and CEO of South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV) and member of the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD), Adrienne Fairwell, joins CCWD Chairman and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director, William Floyd, to speak on the role that SCETV has in expanding digital access, broadening community engagement, and raising awareness of the opportunities in South Carolina for jobseekers and educators alike. Be on the lookout for this episode coming soon. In the meantime, check out our most recent episode with Dr. Rebecca Battle-Bryant with the Office of Statewide Workforce Development (OSWD). All twelve episodes of The Works podcast can be heard on your favorite streaming platform and on findyourfuture.sc.gov/thewor…! • Learn more about South Carolina Educational Television, scetv.org, their education resources at knowitall.org, and their video series, Jobs Explained, at scetv.org/watch/jobs-explain… • Discover the work of the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development dew.sc.gov/CCWD #theworkspodcast #ccwd #oswd #scdew #scetv #findyourfuture #findyourfuturesc #fyfsc #jobsexplained #williamfloyd #adriennefairwell

🎙️ Someone new has visited The Works! 🎙️ On an upcoming episode of The Works Podcast, Secretary of the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs and member of the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD), Todd McCaffrey, joins CCWD Chairman and South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director, William Floyd, to speak on South Carolina’s veteran community, the economic impact of the military, and how the state supports service members, spouses, and transitioning veterans. Be on the lookout for this episode coming soon. In the meantime, check out our most recent episode with Rebecca Battle-Bryant, Ph.D., SHRM-CP, Director of the Office of State Workforce Development (OSWD). All eleven episodes of The Works Podcast can be heard on your favorite streaming platform and on findyourfuture.sc.gov/thewor… • Learn more about the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs scdva.sc.gov • Discover the work of the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development dew.sc.gov/CCWD #theworkspodcast #ccwd #scdew #veterans #military #scdva #findyourfuturesc #fyfsc #toddmccaffrey #williamfloyd

A new episode of The Works Podcast is out! 🎙️ In this episode, South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW, @SCDEWinfo) Executive Director and Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD) Chair William Floyd welcomes back Dr. Rebecca Battle-Bryant, Director of the Office of State Workforce Development (OSWD), for an engaging retrospective on the most recent CCWD meeting. Dr. Battle-Bryant shares how the reinvigoration of the Coordinating Council has increased collaboration between educators and employers, and how staying aligned with the Unified State Plan continues to strengthen South Carolina’s workforce. The conversation showcased the progress made by the CCWD, starting with the status of the Find Your Future (FYF) portal – a virtual, interactive platform that helps South Carolinians connect to personalized education, training, and employment opportunities tailored to them – and the progress each committee is making on its annual deliverables. Dr. Rebecca Battle-Bryant and Chairman Floyd shared insights from a thought-provoking panel discussion with three young men now employed by the businesses where they interned, who discussed how their early internship experiences helped them develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term career success. Dr. Battle-Bryant shared how the panelists highlighted the importance of durable/soft skills and how educators can connect curriculum to skills employers are seeking, and the impact of mentoring the younger generation. Watch now on YouTube at youtube.com/watch?v=vNICffsm…, listen on your favorite streaming platform or BuzzSprout at buzzsprout.com/2595056/episo…, and explore all episodes at findyourfuture.sc.gov/thewor…. #TheWorksPodcast #FindYourFutureSC #CCWD #WorkforceDevelopment #OSWD #DEW #RebeccaBattleBryant #WilliamFloyd

🎙️ Someone new has visited The Works! 🎙️ On an upcoming episode of The Works Podcast, President & CEO of the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) and member of the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD), Andy Carr, joins CCWD Chairman and South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director (DEW @SCDEWinfo), William Floyd, to speak on South Carolina’s manufacturing industry, strengthening the economy, and how SCMEP supports manufacturers statewide. Be on the lookout for this episode coming soon. In the meantime, check out our most recent episode with Director Emily Farr of the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation. All eleven episodes of The Works podcast can be heard on your favorite streaming platform and on findyourfuture.sc.gov/thewor…! • Learn more about the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership scmep.org • Discover the work of the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development dew.sc.gov/CCWD #theworkspodcast #ccwd #oswd #scdew #scmep #manufacturing #scmep #findyourfuturesc #fyfsc #andycarr #williamfloyd

🎙️Someone new has visited The Works!🎙️ On an upcoming episode of The Works Podcast, State Superintendent of Education and executive member of the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD), Ellen Weaver (@ellenfored), joins CCWD Chairman and South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (@SCDEWinfo) Executive Director, William Floyd, to speak on the role that the South Carolina Department of Education and K-12 education play in preparing the future workforce. Be on the lookout for this episode coming soon. In the meantime, check out our most recent episode with Director Emily Farr of the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (@SCDLLR). All eleven episodes of The Works podcast can be heard on your favorite streaming platform and on findyourfuture.sc.gov/thewor…! • Learn more about the South Carolina Department of Education (@EducationSC) ed.sc.gov • Discover the work of the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development dew.sc.gov/CCWD #theworkspodcast #ccwd #oswd #scdew #scde #findyourfuture #findyourfuturesc #fyfsc #superintendentweaver #williamfloyd #ellenweaver

On Monday, September 21, 2026, the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD) held its quarterly full council meeting.📝 The CCWD welcomed three former interns to the panel to share how their early internship experiences helped them develop the foundational skills necessary for career success. The conversation highlighted the importance of durable/soft skills and how educators can connect curriculum to skills employers are seeking. Panelists discussed the significance of creating and sustaining workplace connections and the impact of mentoring the younger generation. Prior to the intern engagement panel, CCWD members learned about the progress of the Unified State Plan (USP), the status of the Find Your Future (FYF) portal – a virtual, interactive platform that helps South Carolinians connect to personalized education, training, and employment opportunities tailored to them – and the progress each committee is making on its annual deliverables. Following the panel, CCWD members entered a breakout session and, with insights from the former interns, addressed thought-provoking questions about skill development, the importance of technical credentials and durable/soft skills, and how educators and employers can strengthen their alignment. As collaboration remains central to the CCWD’s mission, the meeting concluded by reinforcing the importance of visibility for joint projects that align with the objectives outlined in the Unified State Plan. Visit findyourfuture.sc.gov/resour… to explore the member agencies that comprise the CCWD and see how they continue to establish a systematic approach to statewide education and workforce development. Thank you again to our CCWD members and guest panelists for their ongoing commitment and participation! #CCWD #findyourfuture #fyfsc #WorkforceDevelopment #SouthCarolina

A new episode of The Works Podcast is out! 🎙️ In this episode, South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (@SCDEWinfo) Executive Director and Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD) Chair William Floyd welcomes Emily Farr, Director of the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (@SCDLLR), for an in-depth conversation about safety, licensure, and South Carolina’s workforce. Farr shares how LLR keeps our state safe, regulates countless professions, and supports career pathways that don’t require a two or four year degree—opening doors to rewarding careers many South Carolinians may not know exist. Watch now on YouTube at youtu.be/oQeAhI_b7Rw, listen on your favorite streaming platform or BuzzSprout at bit.ly/3ThWeH1, and explore all episodes at findyourfuture.sc.gov/thewor…. #TheWorksPodcast #FindYourFutureSC #CCWD #WorkforceDevelopment #SCLLR #EmilyFarr #WilliamFloyd

DEW is hiring an OSWD Coordinator! Are you a sharp, proactive, and deeply organized professional ready to operate at the center of statewide workforce strategy? This job may be for you! The Office of Statewide Development (OSWD) is seeking an OSWD Coordinator to serve as a critical partner to the OSWD Director, its staff, and the Coordinating Council of Workforce Development. If you have experience in creating, tracking, and reporting on measurable, time-sensitive metrics, and are looking for a job with: ✅ Great benefits, 💲 competitive pay, 💼 and a welcoming work environment, ❗apply today! Required qualifications include an associate or bachelor's degree plus relevant administrative experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the high-level functions of this role. 🔗Learn more about this position and apply online by midnight, September 20th, at tinyurl.com/OSWDCoordinator! #scdew #fyfsc #fyf #CCWD #OSWD #OSWDcoordinator #nowhiring #openposition #hiring

DEW is hiring a Senior Advisor! Are you an experienced team leader with a talent for project management? This job may be for you! The Office of Statewide Development (OSWD) is seeking a Senior Advisor to support the OSWD Director by overseeing and directing the Coordinating Council of Workforce Development's initiatives. If you have experience in creating, tracking, and reporting on measurable, time-sensitive metrics, and are looking for a job with: ✅ Great benefits, 💲 competitive pay, 💼 and a welcoming work environment, ❗apply today! Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, or a related field, but a master's degree is preferred. Additionally, demonstrated experience in project management, team leadership, and communication with high-ranking government or elected officials is encouraged. 🔗Learn more about this position and apply online by midnight, September 20th, at tinyurl.com/DEWSeniorAdvisor! #scdew #fyfsc #fyf #CCWD #OSWD #senioradvisor #nowhiring #openposition #hiring