Welcome to the SC Works Pee Dee

Center Orientation

This presentation is designed to introduce our services and provide

you with information that can help you in your career search.

The SC Works Center is focused on understanding YOUR needs and is committed to meeting those

needs:

Job seekers are treated in a caring, respectful manner

Services are delivered with a sense of urgency All customers have the opportunity to know their

skills and obtain the best possible job with their skills

SC Works Pee Dee Centers are staffed by partnering organizations in your neighborhood that want to see you succeed in your job search, choice, and promotion.

SC Works - Hartsville Center1319 South Fourth Street, Hartsville, SCHours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 4 pm

SC Works - Florence Center1558 West Evans Street, Florence, SCHours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 4 pm

SC Works - Marion Center2413 East Highway 76, Marion, SCHours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 4 pm

SC Works - Bennettsville Center460 Highway 9 West, Bennettsville, SCHours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 4 pm

Darlington County Florence County

Marion County Marlboro County

119 West Main Street, Chesterfield (Library)Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 9 am – 5 pm

2204 Highway 301 South, Dillon (NETC Campus)Hours: Tuesday – Thursday 9 am – 4 pm

Chesterfield County

Dillon County

Access Points

318 Front Street, Cheraw (Chesterfield-Marlboro EOC)Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5 pm

209 Graham Road, Lake City (LifeLong Learning Center) Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 – 5 pm

Florence County – Lake City

When visiting SC Works Centers: Bring your POSITIVE attitude!

Avoid bringing children, if possible, so that we are able to have your undivided attention.

Dress as if you are going to an interview. Employers often recruit in the Centers.

RESOURCE CENTER

Job seekers can use the Resource Center to search for jobs, post resumes and research online information for career planning and employment opportunities.

Don’t know how to use a computer?We offer Basic Computer classes to assist with your job search.

SEARCH FOR JOBS

The MOST comprehensive website for individuals seeking a job in the Pee Dee region or in South Carolina is www.scworks.org. Register here and you can do these things and more:

Create and save resumes Create and save job searches and skill

assessments Keep records of job applications Create files on employers and much more!

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS WORKSHOPS

Our free workshops will allow you to learn how to: Write a more effective resume Use networking to find your next job Dress for the job you want And much more

A different topic may be scheduled each day; just select the one that interests you, register/sign up and plan to attend. Register in advance by calling your local SC Works Center.

Our Workshop schedules are posted for review in the SC Works Centers or you may view them online at http://scworkspeedee.org.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS WORKSHOPS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE AVAILABLE

In the Resource Room, you have free access to software that can help you increase your basic reading/math skills, WorkKeys skills, job search skills, etc. Ask for assistance to access:

Career Ready 101 (Keytrain, career exploration, positive work behaviors, and greater capacity to develop resumes, conduct job searches, and succeed in interviews). 

Aztec Learning System (Skills Upgrading, GED

preparation) SCOIS (Career Information, Assessments) Mavis Beacon (typing speed & accuracy) Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

WORKKEYS

WorkKeys is a job skills’ assessment system measuring “real world” skills that employers believe are critical to job success. These skills are valuable for any occupation, skilled or professional, and at any level of education. When you use WorkKeys to show you are ready for work, you have an advantage with employers who accept or require job applicants to have WorkKeys in order to ensure that all their workers have needed skills. Many Pee Dee Employers require that you be WorkKeys tested. Testing is provided in the SC Works Florence Center and by limited scheduling in the other centers. For more information and to schedule to take WorkKeys, contact the WorkKeys Administrator for SC Works Pee Dee at  (843) 519-1254.

PARTNER SERVICES

At the SC Works Center, you will have access to many services OR we can personally refer you. Here are a few of the partners and partner programs that

may assist you:

TANF

If you need to apply for cash, food, Medicaid, please contact your local Department of Social Services or visit www.dss.sc.gov.

WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA)

WIA provides opportunities to eligible individuals who do not find suitable employment after using the services available to them in the Resource Center. WIA does not pay you to go to school, but it does offer scholarships to various training programs that lead to higher paying jobs in the following Career Clusters for our area –

Advanced Manufacturing/Technology, Health Care, Customer Service, Transportation, Construction and Administrative/Information Technology Support.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH

WIA (Ages 16-21) For eligible youth, WIA programs are available to improve the

educational, job preparation, and leadership skills necessary to lead to a successful career as an adult. For information contact:

Darlington County Schools WIA at (843) 395-1540. Paxen Learning Corporation at (843) 629-0888. (Serves Chesterfield, Dillon, most of Florence, Marion and Marlboro Counties). Florence School District #3 (Lake City) at (843) 374-0970, ext. 1080

JOB CORPS (Ages 16-24) Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program that helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 improve the quality of their lives through vocational and academic training. Need a fresh start? Join Job Corps and live away from home and receive hands-on career training and education.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

SCDEW in partnership with SC Works provides all jobseekers with career counseling, job referrals, testing and training services, and resume-writing assistance.

Free tools to assist employers include training opportunities, posting job openings, recruiting and screening candidates and reviewing job market trends.

See Employment Representatives in the SC Works Centers.

VETERAN SERVICES

Veterans (and their spouses) can receive assistance through job referrals, training, and career management.

We also offer a wide range of services to veterans with barriers to employment. We collaborate with organizations to enhance job placement opportunities, including businesses, VA medical centers community based organizations and reserve guard units. Call 843.669.4271 to speak with a Veterans Representative.

NATIONAL GUARD

The National Guard has a broad network of resources and services to find jobs, training and employment opportunities for Service Members and their Family.

The Employment Services program provides local resources and assistance to Service Members and their families who are seeking employment, a transition to a new career or further their education.

TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAA)

If you lost your job because of foreign competition, you may be eligible for the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program. These are additional services designed to help you return to work as quickly as possible. There are important deadlines associated with many TAA benefits and services.

When you are notified that you are potentially eligible for TAA benefits, it is important that you visit your closest SC Works Center and complete an application as soon as possible. Failure to meet your deadlines may result in losing your TAA benefits.

EMPLOYMENT FOR SENIORS

We have dedicated AARP and Experience Works volunteers who work with local companies that are seeking the skills and experience of workers age 55+.

AARP Foundation (843.665.1344) and Experience Works(803.774.2025) also assist low-income seniors, many with multiple barriers to employment, to get the training needed to find good jobs.

SERVICES FOR EMPLOYERS

SC Works Centers also offer services for employers in the local communities. Employers are an important part of the workforce system.

1.Job Postings – Online, phone call, fax, in-person2.Applicant screening and referral 3.Professional Testing (Typing, Basic Skills, Microsoft Office)4.Customized Recruitment5.Job Fairs 6.Provision of Labor Market Information7.Interviewing Space, Scheduling8.Provision of information and referral related to:

Tax CreditsCommunity ResourcesFederal BondingAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Veterans services

9.On-the-Job Training10.Rapid Response services11.WorkKeys testing & profiling services, upgrading for employees

USE YOUR MOBILE DEVICES TO ACCESS INFORMATION

SC WORKS ONLINE MOBILE APP

SC WORKS PEE DEE

SC WORKS PEE DEE

I-CLAIM MOBILE APP

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Our goal is to offer you services in ways that meet your employment needs.

Please provide feedback on your experience with us so that we can continuously improve. Please ask for a customer survey if one is not made available to you.

Our job is not done until you are employed!

QUESTIONS?

Thank you for your time and allowing us to introduce our services.

If you have questions about SC Works services, please ask one of our Center staff or visit our website at http://scworkspeedee.org.

 For Information on:  Contact:

Senior Community Service Employment Programs for individuals ages 55 and over

AARP Foundation (843.665.1344)Experience Works (803.774.4025)

Department of Employment & Workforce: Employment Services, Veterans Workforce Programs, Federal Bonding, TAA

Contact your local SC Works Center or log into your account at www.scworks.org

 Unemployment Insurance (UI) mybenefits.dew.sc.gov or 866.831.1724

Department of Social Services (DSS):TANF, SNAP (Food Stamps)SNAP 2 Work, JUMMP, Project Hope

Contact your local DSS office or visit www.dss.sc.gov

Adult Education, GED, Literacy Activities Visit your local Adult Education office

Vocational Rehabilitation Act Programs Contact your local Vocational Rehabilitation office or visit http://scvrd.net/common/index.php

 Workforce Investment Act (WIA Assistance) Your local SC Works Center –see slide 3 for locations in the Pee Dee Region

 Northeastern Technical College (NETC) www.netc.edu

 Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) www.fdtc.edu

 Telamon (843) 667-4664

 Chesterfield-Marlboro EOC (CMEOC) http://cmeoc.org or call 843.320.9760

 Pee Dee Community Action Agency (PDCAA) http://peedeecap.org or call 843.678.3400

 Darlington County Community Action Agency (DCCAA)

http://darlingtoncountycommunityactionagency.webs.com or call 843.332.1135

Florence Housing Authority  843.669.4163

The Workforce Investment Act is an Equal Opportunity

Program. Auxiliary aides and services are available upon request to individuals with

disabilities.

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