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.
September is Workforce Development Month in South Carolina!
Visit dew.sc.gov/wdm to learn about the almost 200 events occurring statewide and other opportunities.
IMPORTANT SYSTEM MIGRATION NOTICE
The Palmetto Academic and Training hub (PATh) is transitioning to SC Works Online Services (SCWOS).
PATh will no longer be accessible to ETPL providers and users as of September 22, 2026.
Target completion date is September 25, 2026.
Pell Grant eligibility has been expanded to qualifying workforce program!