Live in a rural area and want to work, live, and thrive in South Carolina’s workforce? Rural Connections supports exploration and enhancement of career pathways by offering events that prepare jobseekers for job interviews and introduce them to local employers.

The Rural team collaborates with local partners to bring job fairs directly to jobseekers! They host events that target rural areas and support individuals who face barriers to employment, such as transportation or internet connectivity.  Rural Connection events offer plenty of opportunities for participants to shake hands with employers and speak directly with hiring managers who are actively hiring in their area. During these events, SC Works staff are on-site to help jobseekers write and improve resumes and practice for job interviews alongside the additional resources provided by the state-of-the-art Career Coach. The Career Coach, a traveling SC Works center and mobile unit, is readily available with workstations for job-seeking activities, charging docks, Wi-Fi and printer capabilities, and staff prepared to provide personalized assistance to any user. The Career Coach is wheelchair accessible and free to use. 

All jobseekers are welcome to attend SC@Work Rural Connections events and utilize the free and available resources offered through SC Works and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce!

Attend upcoming Rural Connections events in your area!

Click on the event links to download flyers and spread the word!