The Pee Dee Workforce Investment Board (WIB) is a volunteer group of citizens from business, labor, education, and community organizations dedicated to creating a world-class workforce development system in Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion and Marlboro Counties.

 

The Pee Dee WIB is involved in economic development activities in each county. Below are services supported by the Pee Dee WIB.

Job Registration & Application Pre-Screening

List your open positions with our One Stops. Before a job seeker is sent for an interview, a Business Service Representative will meet with the applicant to determine if he/she meets the specification set forth in the job order. The BSR will review the job opportunity and responsibilities with the applicant and if it is determined that the applicant will be a suitable match for the position, we will call you to arrange an appropriate interview time. Click here to open form in new window

On-the-Job Training

The On-the-Job Training (OJT) program is designed to allow employers to hire, train, and retain employees in full-time permanent jobs. One of the advantages of utilizing the One Stop’s OJT program is that WorkKeys “profiling” of the open position will be conducted by our WorkKeys profilers at no charge to the employer. We’ll pre-screen the applicants and arrange interviews. Once you make your hiring selection, an OJT contract will be negotiated that will pay 50% of your new employee’s hourly wage. If you are interested in OJT, complete the applicable information requested below and one of our professional Business Services Representative will be in touch with you. Click here to open form in new window

Incumbent Worker Training (IWT)

The purpose of Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) is to provide resources for employers to train currently employed workers in an effort to keep businesses and workers competitive. It addresses training needed to meet changing skill requirements caused by new technology, retooling, new product lines, and new organizational structuring. If you are interested in receiving information on the IWT program, complete the applicable information requested below and you will be contacted by Kim Gardner, the Pee Dee Business and Industry Liaison. Click here to open form in new window.

Resource Lab

Each One Stop is equipped with a state-of-the-art resource lab. Available are computer workstations with Internet access, fax services, copy machines and laser printers. Software is available to upgrade basic reading and math skills and other basic workplace skills. Your existing employees can utilize the resource lab to complete a WorkKeys assessment to determine skill levels or utilize KeyTrain software to improve these skills. It may be necessary to schedule such services so contact should be made with the appropriate One Stop Manager.

Labor Laws & Unemployment Insurance Information

S.C. Employment Security Commission provides information including the unemployment forms, program information, new employer registration, reporting requirements, FAQs, etc. Link to www.sces.org/ui/index.htm

Plant Closings/Layoffs

Facing layoffs or closing? Our Rapid Response team can provide immediate, on-site downsizing assistance for your business. We will partner with the State’s Dislocated Worker Unit to provide assistance to employers and impacted employees regardless of the reason for the layoff or closure (e.g., Trade or NAFTA impacted, company downsizing/restructuring, natural disaster, plant relocation, bankruptcy, etc.) Information provided through Rapid Response can help ease the transitions of laid-off workers, maintain the morale and productivity of your remaining workers and ensure workplace stability. Call 1-803-737-2806 (TTY: 711) with questions and requests for more specific information regarding our state Rapid Response Assistance program. Link to www.sccommerce.com/wia/rapidresponse.html

Internships

If your business is willing to host an intern, paid or not-for-pay, who either has experience in your line of business or is taking a course of study in preparation for entry to the workforce, please notify our Business Industry Liaison, Kim Gardner, of the available positions. She can be reached at k-gardner@peedeecog.org or 669-4271 (TTY: 711).

Use the drop down box on the right side of your page to select the closest One-Stop location. Once the location is chosen, please seek assistance from a WIA representative. For further assistance, please contact Kim Gardner at the Florence One-Stop Location, phone: 669-4271 (TTY: 711), email: k-gardner@peedeecog.org.

WIB Members Listing