Happy Fall!

Fall is personally my favorite time of year for so many reasons: the welcome change in weather, the beautiful scenery of fall colors, fall festivals and the state fair, Halloween, and pulling out all my favorite boots and scarves!

Besides all the festivities we can enjoy with family and friends, fall is always the season of change. And how appropriate it is that September is South Carolina Workforce Development Month. This year's Workforce Development Month will be filled with job fairs, hiring events, workshops, training, rural outreach, conferences, and many other activities: click for more info

“Our workforce is the heart of what makes South Carolina one of the best places to live, work, and do business. Thanks to bold investments in developing our skilled talent, our communities are stronger and our state is attracting more jobs than ever before,” said South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. “During Workforce Development Month, I encourage people and employers to learn more about the wealth of resources dedicated to creating meaningful employment opportunities, driving prosperity, and helping our state thrive.”

And opportunities there are plenty of! 

• South Carolina Workforce Incentive Programs: click here 

• South Carolina Workforce Development Resources : click here 

• South Carolina Youth Employment Site : click here 

• South Carolina regional job fairs: click here 

• According to the latest release from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), personal income increased in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The national percent change was 7.0 percent and South Carolina led the country with an increase of 9.5 percent: click for more info

• According to the latest South Carolina Data Trends Issue on the projected job openings from 2022-2032, 24% of job openings will require a Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, leaving approximately 76% of openings requiring no more than an Associate’s degree: click for source on page 7

• “The number of people working in South Carolina is at an all-time high, but business continues expanding, and there are thousands of jobs available for individuals looking for work. Workforce Development Month is an opportunity for DEW and partner agencies to demonstrate the programs available for jobseekers and employers to help them connect,” said DEW Executive Director William Floyd.click for full article

What does this all boil down to? OPPORTUNITY!

South Carolina has a lot to offer, which makes it easier on us career practitioners when assisting our consumers. On that note, as a part of the SCCDA family, the SCCDA board is excited to extend our first official invitation to you for the SCCDA Fall 2024 Conference! This year’s conference will spotlight experts in current generational trends within career development.

The conference will be held in person on Wednesday, November 13th from 10am-3pm in beautiful Greer, SC. This is a bustling area of South Carolina surrounded by industries like BMW, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, and the Inland Port at Greer. Just imagine all the fall colors we will see in the foothills of South Carolina! 

Reserve your spot today at: SCCDA Fall 2024 Conference Registration. Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns at oursccda@gmail.com 

I am happy you are a part of the SCCDA family, and I look forward to seeing you at the conference!

Jewel Canty

SCCDA President 2024-2025

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