SC Works Centers
SC Works Centers include re-employment services for jobseekers, partner services, business services and resource rooms for use when filing for unemployment benefits or searching for work online.
SC Works centers are operated by a local Council of Governments. Visit their website here: https://www.scworksmidlands.org/
These online services are available 24/7:
The Claimant Self Service Portal where individuals can create an account and file for Unemployment Insurance Benefits.
The SC Works Online Services (SCWOS) site where jobseekers can upload a resume as well as search for work and businesses can post jobs and look for employees.
Lexington Center
671 Main Street
West Columbia, SC 29170
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Phone: (803) 359-6131
Columbia Center (Midlands)
700 Taylor Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (803) 737-5627
Winnsboro Center
96 Highway 321 Bypass South
Winnsboro, SC 29180
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Phone: (803) 635-2812
Connection Points
Connection Points include free public access to computers and tools to guide jobseekers through the job search process.
Because the status of the connection point facilities is determined locally, please call ahead before visiting to ensure that they are open.
Attention: The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW) does not own, control, or monitor either the physical location or the computer equipment located at Connection Points. SCDEW makes no warranty or guarantee, express or implied, including but not limited to, the security, availability, operation of, materials, or internet speed of any Connection Points. Be advised that you use these Connection Points at your own risk. SCDEW encourages all users to adhere to good security practices.
Fairfield County Library - Main Branch
300 Washington Street
Winnsboro, SC 29180
Phone: (803) 635-4971
Lexington County Public Library — Main
5440 Augusta Rd,
Lexington, SC 29072
Phone: (803) 785-2600
Batesburg-Leesville Branch Library
203 Armory St,
Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29006
Phone: (803) 532-9223
Gaston Branch Library
214 S Main St,
Gaston, SC 29053
Phone: (803) 785-9908
Irmo Branch Library
6251 St Andrews Rd,
Columbia, SC 29212
Phone: (803) 798-7880
South Congaree-Pine Ridge Branch Library
200 Sunset Dr,
West Columbia, SC 29172
Phone: (803) 785-3050
Richland Library Ballentine
1200 Dutch Fork Rd,
Irmo, SC 29063
Phone: (803) 781-5026
Richland Library Cooper
5317 North Trenholm Rd.
Columbia, SC 29206
Phone: (803) 787-3462
Richland Library Eastover
2101 Oak St,
Columbia, SC 29204
Phone: (803) 353-8584
Richland Library North Main
5306 N Main St,
Columbia, SC 29203
Phone: (803) 754-7734
Richland Library Sandhills
763 Fashion Dr,
Columbia, SC 29223
Phone: (803) 699-9230
Richland Library Wheatley
931 Woodrow St,
Columbia, SC 29205
Phone: (803) 799-5873
Benedict College (B.E.S.T. Lives Center)
1903 Two Notch Road,
Columbia, SC 29204
Phone: (803) 705-4779
Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center
1218 Batchelor Street,
West Columbia, SC 29169
Phone: (803) 744-7943
Brookland Baptist Church - NE
1203 Summit Parkway,
Columbia, SC 29229
Phone: (803) 753-0611
Richland Library
Business and Job Center
1431 Assembly St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 929-3464
Cayce-West Columbia Branch Library
1500 Augusta Rd,
West Columbia, SC 29169
Phone: (803) 794-6791
Chapin Branch Library
129 Columbia Ave,
Chapin, SC 29036
Phone: (803) 345-5479
Gilbert-Summit Branch Library
405 Broad St,
Gilbert, SC 29054
Phone: (803) 785-5387
Pelion Branch Library
206 Pine St,
Pelion, SC 29123
Phone: (803) 785-3272
Swansea Branch Library
199 N Lawrence Ave,
Swansea, SC 29160
Phone: (803) 785-3519
Richland Library Blythewood
218 McNulty St,
Blythewood, SC 29016
Phone: (803) 691-9806
Richland Library Eastover
608 Main St
Eastover, SC 29044
Phone: (803) 353-8584
Richland Library Lower Richland
9019 Garners Ferry Rd,
Hopkins, SC 29061
Phone: (803) 509-8372
Richland Library Northeast
7490 Parklane Rd,
Columbia, SC 29223
Phone: (803) 736-6575
Richland Library St. Andrews
2916 Broad River Rd,
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 772-6675
Richland Library Southeast
7421 Garners Ferry Rd,
Columbia, SC 29209
Phone: (803) 776-0855
Saint Johns Baptist Church
3404 West Beltline Boulevard,
Columbia, SC 29203
Phone: (803) 386-2154
Midlands Fatherhood Coalition Lexington
943 East Main Street,
Lexington, SC 29072
Phone: (803) 996-2114
Midlands Fatherhood Coalition Columbia
1420 Colonial Life Blvd. Suite 80,
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 933-0052