| SC unemployment figures or the jobless figures | | | | need to be re-trained to enhance the chances of |
| for the US state of South Carolina continue to | | | | getting a job because some of their old jobs |
| worry the experts. Yes, it seems that the | | | | would not be available for some time. So, SC |
| situation might be improving, but they feel that it | | | | unemployment help also includes finding ways in |
| is not enough. For instance, according to the | | | | which people can be trained. Besides, information |
| figures released in May the unemployment rate | | | | is also offered on the various training providers. |
| has come down for the fourth straight month, | | | | The department arranges financial aid for such |
| but it has again gone up in June. While in May it | | | | training as well. This is indeed quite important |
| was 10.5 percent, in June the SC unemployment | | | | because most jobless people cannot fund their |
| rate has gone up again to 11 percent. This means | | | | training. If you decide to change your career, then |
| that every tenth person you meet is without a | | | | career counseling, of course, becomes absolutely |
| job. This, of course, is too scary to comprehend. | | | | important. The department offers this as well |
| Do keep in mind that the national average was | | | | when you are out of work. |
| 9.7 percent in May, and the state now ranks | | | | SC Unemployment Office Locations |
| seventh in the jobless rate behind Nevada, | | | | The address of the main office of South Carolina |
| Michigan, California, Rhode Island, Florida and | | | | Department of Employment and Workforce is: |
| Mississippi. Naturally, the SC Unemployment Office | | | | 1550 Gadsden Street |
| is trying to help all those who are without a job in | | | | P.O. Box 995 |
| several ways. | | | | Columbia, South Carolina 29202 |
| Getting Help Through Sces.orgwhich is run by the | | | | Apart from this, offices are located across the |
| South Carolina Department of Employment and | | | | state in the different counties as well. |
| Workforce, offers workforce services, job | | | | SC Unemployment Insurance |
| opportunities and unemployment benefits for all | | | | Unemployment insurance assumes huge |
| those who are without a job, and are looking for | | | | importance, particularly in these troubled times. If |
| financial stability. This SC unemployment website | | | | you are covered by this, you will receive |
| helps people find answers to seven critical | | | | supplemental income on the event of a job loss. |
| questions. These questions are the following. | | | | However, you must remember that you become |
| * Am I eligible for unemployment insurance? | | | | eligible only if you have been laid off, and not fired |
| * How do I register for work? | | | | from your job. Unemployment insurance coverage |
| * How do I list a job? | | | | ensures that you will receive your unemployment |
| * What services are available for veterans? | | | | checks, and you will also receive money to pay |
| * How do I get training? | | | | off your bills when you do not have a job. SC |
| * What is WIA? | | | | unemployment insurance becomes absolutely |
| * How do I find work? | | | | critical, if you have a home or if you have a |
| Many of those who have lost their jobs often | | | | family to run. |