A state-funded program, readySC is provided at little or no cost to new and expanding businesses in South Carolina. They offer customized workforce recruitment, assessment, training development, management and implementation services to qualifying companies.
Apprenticeship Carolina provides employers the information and technical assistance they need to create demand-driven registered apprenticeship programs – an “earn while you learn” training model combining on-the-job training, job-related education, and a scalable wage progression.
When a manufacturing facility is ready to install new equipment, implement new processes, or upgrade technology, EZone can refund 67% of the training dollars spent on full-time production or technology first line employees or immediate supervisors with 2+ years on company payroll.
Source: SCTechSystem.edu
The Incumbent Worker Training program provides funds to businesses to help offset training costs incurred to equip their existing employees with the skills they need to adapt to changes like new technologies, company restructurings, or new product lines.
On-the-job training provides wage or salary reimbursement ranging 50-90% to compensate for costs associated with training new employees, with the reimbursement varying based on the size of the company and the specific skills to be acquired for the job.
Source: SCCommerce.com
RWAs foster collaboration between businesses and educators, focusing on how to best prepare tomorrow’s labor force. To help ensure that workforce development initiatives are responsive to the needs of the local economy, there are 12 designated RWAs throughout the state.
Source: dew.SC.gov
Helps match individuals to jobs, education and training through partnerships and initiatives.
Assists businesses to find skilled workers, qualify for tax credits, pay unemployment tax and more.
Supports collaboration and partnerships throughout SC to build a skilled workforce.
Source: SCWorks.org
