South Carolina Code 41-30-720. Promotion of career information, employment options, and preparation programs
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The Department of Employment and Workforce, in collaboration with the Department of Commerce, the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, the Commission on Higher Education, and the State Department of Education shall plan and promote the career information and employment options and preparation programs provided for in this section by:
(1) identifying potential employers to participate in the career-oriented learning programs;
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 41-30-720
- Department: means the Department of Employment and Workforce;
(2) "Director" means the Director of the Office of Statewide Workforce Development;
(3) "Executive director" means the Executive Director of the Department of Employment and Workforce;
(4) "Executive committee" means the executive committee of the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development;
(5) "Unified State Plan" or "USP" means the comprehensive statewide education and workforce development plan that provides a systemwide approach to streamline and unify efforts of entities involved in education and workforce development in the State;
(6) "Office of Statewide Workforce Development" or "OSWD" means the Office of Statewide Workforce Development created in this chapter; and
(7) "Coordinating Council for Workforce Development" or "CCWD" means the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development administered by the department. See South Carolina Code 41-30-120
(2) serving as a contact point for employees and job seekers who are seeking career information and training;
(3) providing labor market information including, but not limited to, supply and demand;
(4) promoting increased career awareness and career counseling through the management and promotion of the South Carolina Occupational Information System;
(5) collaborating with local agencies and businesses to stimulate funds; and
(6) cooperating in the creation and coordination of workforce education programs.