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.
DEW offices and SC Works centers across the state will be closed from Tuesday, December 24 to Thursday, December 26. We will reopen on Friday, December 27. Please know that unemployment payments may be delayed depending on your bank's holiday schedule. The Greenwood SC Works Center is closed for the foreseeable future, but staff will be at the United Way of Lakelands office at 929 Phoenix St. from 9 am - 4 pm., Mondays through Fridays.