Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments
Workforce Development Programs

2011 LWIA Plan Modification

The Waccamaw Local Workforce Investment Area announces that the modification of the Five-Year Local Stratagic Plan for Title 1 of the Workforce Investement Act of 1998 is now available for public review and comment.

A hard copy of the plan may be obtained from the Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments, 1230 Highmarket Street, Georgetown SC 29440.  Any citizen desiring to submit comments or request a copy of this plan may do so. Inquiries and comments should be directed to Denise Day, Workforce Development Administrator, by Monday, January 16, 2012.
To view the document online, click here. Waccamaw_LWIA_PY11_LWIA_Plan_Modification.pdf

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WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT

The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA), which became effective July 1, 2000, established a national workforce preparation and employment system to meet the needs of businesses, job seekers and those who want to further their careers. Customers will have easy access to information and services through the One-Stop Career Center system.
The purpose of these services is to promote an increase in the employment, job retention, earnings, and occupational skills improvement by participants. This, in turn, improves the quality of the workforce, reduces welfare dependency, and improves the productivity and competitiveness of the nation.

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WACCAMAW WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD 

The Waccamaw Workforce Investment Board (WWIB) is the regional entity that implements the Workforce Investment Act in Georgetown, Horry and Williamsburg Counties of South Carolina. Appointed by local elected officials, WWIB is responsible for planning and overseeing local workforce development programs. The majority of the WWIB members are business representatives. Other members include representatives of education providers, labor organizations, community-based organizations, economic development agencies, and programs participating in the one-stop system.
In our area, Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments serves as the administrative entity and fiscal agent for the Workforce Investment Board.

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Waccamaw Workforce Investment Board Members

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WACCAMAW ONE STOP CAREER CENTERS

Services provided through the Waccamaw One Stop Centers can benefit job seekers, laid off workers, youth, incumbent workers, new entrants to the workforce, veterans, persons with disabilities, and employers. Each of the centers below offer training referrals, career counseling, job listings, and similar employment-related services for job seekers. In addition, the centers assist businesses with recruitment, screening and referral of prospective employees, and provide labor market information.

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Georgetown Workforce Center
Brenda England
2704 Highmarket Street Georgetown, SC 29440
Phone: (843) 546-8581 Fax: (843) 545-0063
www.georgetownworkforce.org

Coastal Workforce Center
Mary Nell Smith
200A Victory Lane Conway, SC 29526
Phone: (843) 234-9675 Fax: (843) 234-0352
www.coastalworkforce.org

Myrtle Beach Workforce Center
Doris Buffkin
Magnolia Town Center
9714 North Kings Highway Suite 144
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

Kingstree Workforce Center
Jimmy Wilson
530 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. Kingstree, SC 29556
Phone: 843-354-7436 Fax: (843) 354-9620
www.kingstreeworkforce.org
   
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