Workforce Development

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The Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments serves as the Administrative Entity (AE) and grant recipient to implement the goals of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA) in Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee, and Sumter Counties. Working under the guidance of the four-county Chief Elected Officials (CEOs) and the Santee-Lynches Workforce Development Board (WDB), AE staff administer WDB established policies and guidelines to deliver workforce investment activities to businesses and individuals who need those services, including, small and large businesses, job seekers, dislocated workers, veterans, incumbent workers, new entrants to the workforce, youth, and persons with disabilities.

The mission of the Santee-Lynches WDB is to “improve the quality of the workforce and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the region” through a local SC Works/One-Stop workforce development delivery system.

Employer Services

Our Santee-Lynches SC Works Centers can be the best partner you've ever had. They're the only source you need to fill your open positions with qualified employees and enhance the competitiveness of your business.
Youth Services

Let our Santee-Lynches Youth Providers help. We're part of the Santee-Lynches Workforce Development Board (WDB), and we provide special Youth Programs to low-income participants under Title 1 of the Workforce Inovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Services (WIOA)

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.
Job Search

Regardless of your current situation or past employment history, SC Works Centers can be your connection to a better future.
Labor Market Analysis

The WIOA Title-I financially assisted program is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
SC Works

We have five SC Works Centers and one Connection Point in the Santee-Lynches area.
Workforce Development Board

The Santee-Lynches Workforce Development Board is a "board of directors" empowered by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 to design and oversee a regional workforce system in the counties of Clarendon, Lee, Kershaw, and Sumter.