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Prison reentry program aims to be 1st in nation
When it comes to changing the course of one’s life, it’s not about expecting a full turnaround overnight; rather, just a pivot in direction. That’s according to Amy Barch, founder and director of the former Turning Leaf, now called Turn90 in a rebranding campaign. Despite its name change, the nonprofit org[...]
S.C. needs 80,000 workers to fill open roles
South Carolina has an estimated 80,000 open jobs, according to the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce. The majority of the jobs are in the food and accommodations industry, which was hit most severely this past year, and manufacturing, S.C. Chamber of Commerce CEO Bob Morgan said. Both are the leading industries in the state. To better understand […]
Mount Pleasant startup raises $3.4 million for recruiting tech business
What started as a project in a Harvard dorm is now a Mount Pleasant software as a service company that raised $3.4 million in January to help companies make better hiring decisions. Sprockets CEO AJ Richichi created the applicant matching system to fix flaws he saw in the hiring process. He said too often decisions are based […]
Goose Creek staffing company makes $17.3M acquisition
HireQuest Inc., a skilled labor staffing company with headquarters in Goose Creek, is in the process of acquiring another staffing agency for $17.3 million. The transaction is scheduled to close Feb. 28. HireQuest Inc. franchises on-demand and temporary staffing services that specialize in industrial roles, including construction, light industrial, manufacturing, hospitality, and event services. Its […][...]
Companies shift to give employees sense of balance
The rules of workplace engagement have changed, especially for families. It’s no longer taboo for a doorbell to ring, a dog to bark or a child to interrupt a Zoom call. In fact, the growing presence of children in the workday has provided a creative outlet for Blackbaud employees, Chief People Officer Maggie Driscoll said.[...]
Dozen employers partnering Nov. 5 to fill local jobs
Twelve area employers, including Fruit of the Loom, Comfort Keepers and W International, will be at SC Works Trident’s open-air job fair on Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held at the organization’s main location at 1930 Hanahan Road in North Charleston. “We want to provide another opportunity to facilitate […]
Business leaders look toward in-demand sectors, skills
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, Charleston Regional Development Alliance and about 20 partners have worked to build an analysis to find out where post-pandemic job surges will take place across the region. The study, Talent 2020 & Beyond (.pdf), also looked at which sectors might see permanent shifts and changes in skills needed to […]
Haley to step down as Lowcountry Local First executive director
After nearly 15 years, Jamee Haley is stepping down as executive director of Lowcountry Local First. She made the announcement today in a personal letter to LLF supporters. Haley’s last day is expected to be Dec. 31, at which time she’ll serve in a consultant capacity, supporting fundraising efforts, onboarding the n[...]
Teens struggle to find work, independence in a summer defined by COVID-19
By Charisse Jones USA Today Vinny Zuehlsdorff got his CPR certification in January, eager to get a job as a lifeguard this summer so he could sock away money for college in the fall. But with the pool closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, “the virus took that part away,” said Zuehlsdorff, 18, who will […]
Unemployment filings could signal slow recovery
By Charisse Jones USA Today Fewer Americans are seeking unemployment benefits, but the number who need help remains high as the country haltingly reopens its economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. Workers filed 1.48 million first time claims for unemployment insurance two weeks ago, the Labor Department said. That latest round of applications means a staggering […]
Local Works growing into new, larger space
Lowcountry Local First is planning to relocate and expand its Local Works coworking space to a new office redevelopment off King Street Extension. Local Works will relocate just west of its current location on upper Meeting Street to a 5,181-square-foot space in Lumberyard, at 1834-1859 Summerville Ave. The move to a[...]
