All adult education programs provide participants with workforce preparation services. Workforce preparation includes activities, programs or services designed to help an individual acquire a combination of basic academic skills, critical thinking skills, digital literacy skills and self-management skills, including competencies in utilizing resources, using information, working with others, understanding systems and obtaining skills necessary for successful transition into and completion of postsecondary education or training, or employment. Workforce preparation services provide participants with the opportunity to increase and enhance their job readiness.
The Clemson SC Works Center will be closing at 12:00pm on Friday, August 29, 2025 due to traffic concerns for Clemson First Friday Parade.
DEW and SC Works offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025. We will be happy to serve you when we reopen on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Please note that some financial institutions may also be closed on Monday, which may delay unemployment payments.