SC Works Trident ServicesSC Works Trident Services

Our mission is to provide the highest quality workforce development services available to our customers.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Office Hours: Mon. to Fri. 8:30 –

5:00

Office Hours: Mon. to Fri. 8:30 – 5:00

Office Hours: Mon. to Fri. 8:30 –

5:00

Office Hours: Thurs. 8:30 – 4:30

LOCATIONS

LOCATIONS

As part of the South Carolina Works system we offer a full array of re-employment services at each of our centers listed below:

SC Works Berkeley100 South Highway 52Moncks Corner, SC 29461(843) 761-4400

SC Works Charleston1930 Hanahan Road, Suite 200

North Charleston, SC 29406(843) 574-1800

SC Works Dorchester2885 W. 5th North Street (Hwy 78)Summerville, SC 29483(843) 821-0695

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SC Works Trident St. Pauls Parish Satellite Center

5962 Highway 165Ravenel, SC 29470

(843) 889-3571

Dislocated WorkerDislocated Worker

WorkforceWorkforce InvestmentInvestment ActAct (WIA)(WIA)The is a federally funded employment and training program that assists customers with developing workforce opportunities, accessing training and helping them manage their career choices.

Under-EmployedUnder-Employed

UnemployedUnemployed

Youths (Ages 17-21) just entering the WorkforceYouths (Ages 17-21) just entering the Workforce

The WIA benefits those who are:The WIA benefits those who are:

WORKFORCE INVESTMENT WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACTACT

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Uniforms, Supplies or ToolsUniforms, Supplies or Tools

Drug ScreeningsDrug Screenings

National or SLED Background CheckNational or SLED Background Check

WorkKeys® AssessmentWorkKeys® Assessment

Tuition and Book Payment AssistanceTuition and Book Payment Assistance

Three Levels of Service: Core, Intensive and Training

Three Levels of Service: Core, Intensive and Training

The WIA program offers:The WIA program offers:

WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM OFFER?

WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM OFFER?

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Free Typing Test

Job/Career Fairs

Job Search Resources

Applicant Pre-Screening for Employers

Workshops

Access to the Resource Room which provides:

Access to the Resource Room which provides:

Access to WorkKeys® Assessments

CORE SERVICES

CORE SERVICES

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WIA Enrollment

Case Management Services

Review Receipt of Information/Service Agreement Form

Maintain monthly contact with your Workforce Specialist

Individual Assessments

Individual Assessments

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INTENSIVE SERVICESINTENSIVE SERVICES

Types of WIA Training Include:

Types of WIA Training Include:

Gain new employmentGain new employment

Retain their current employment; or Retain their current employment; or

To qualify for training services an individual must be determined as needing training to do the following:

To qualify for training services an individual must be determined as needing training to do the following:

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TRAINING SERVICESTRAINING SERVICES

The trainee can get a feel for the company environment.

ON-THE-JOB ON-THE-JOB TRAINING TRAINING

The Advantages of The Advantages of the OJT Program the OJT Program

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Better trained employees; and

The employer makes the training decisions;

Training is tailored to what the company is looking for;

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TRAINING CLUSTERSTRAINING CLUSTERS

Manufacturing

Transportation & Logistics

Information Technology

Services

Specialty Trade Contractors

Biomedical and

Medical

Participants are REQUIRED to stay in touch

with follow-up staff for a full 12 months

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WorkKeysWorkKeys

The assessments are based on testing scores

for three areas:

The assessments are based on testing scores

for three areas:

Communication: Business Writing, Listening, Reading for Information and

Writing

Communication: Business Writing, Listening, Reading for Information and

Writing

Problem Solving: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information,

Observation

Problem Solving: Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information,

Observation

Interpersonal Skills: Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills: Teamwork

Based on the score for the assessments there are three certificate levels (these are recognized in more than 40

states):

Based on the score for the assessments there are three certificate levels (these are recognized in more than 40

states):

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Palmetto Youth ConnectionsPalmetto Youth Connections“Preparing Today's Youth for Tomorrow’s Jobs”

Palmetto Youth Palmetto Youth Connections:Connections:

Palmetto Youth Palmetto Youth Connections:Connections:

A community partnership that is focused on helping

youths ages 17 – 21 who are finished with school

and looking for employment throughout

South Carolina.

A community partnership that is focused on helping

youths ages 17 – 21 who are finished with school

and looking for employment throughout

South Carolina.

Our Focus: Our Focus: Our Focus: Our Focus:

To develop community wide partnerships and

collaborations with state agencies and community

based organizations as well as local School Districts

and Adult Education programs in order to better

serve the youths in our communities and help

them find steady and self-sufficient employment.

To develop community wide partnerships and

collaborations with state agencies and community

based organizations as well as local School Districts

and Adult Education programs in order to better

serve the youths in our communities and help

them find steady and self-sufficient employment.

WHETHER YOU ARE A JOB SEEKER OR AN EMPLOYER LET SC WORKS TRIDENT BE YOUR FIRST STOP! 

OUR UNIQUE DELIVERY SYSTEM WILL ASSIST YOU IN MEETING YOUR EMPLOYMENT NEEDS!

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