South Carolina legislators recently dropped the maximum unemployment benefits from 26 weeks to 20 weeks. Finding a job, and fast, is more urgent now than eve. But how can you improve your chances of finding a job in an economy such as this? The answer is education and training. If you are a long-term unemployed worker, the chances are you are in an industry or sector with low demand for workers. The solution? Change industry. Take advantage of the unemployment training programs still offered by the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce. Hurry, if the current trend continues, we might see cuts on these programs also!

This two-article series on South Carolina unemployment training and education programs will look at five training programs available to unemployed workers in South Carolina. These programs aim to provide workers with the skills they need to find a new job. However, this often entails changing your line of work completely. If you are a skilled worker in an industry that is no longer in demand, this can be a difficult step to take. After all, you have invested so much in your career. However, extraordinary circumstances require extraordinary measures. Reinvent yourself and look into a new career. The good news is its free.

« Older Posts — Newer Posts »