SC Works COVID-19 Quick Resources

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Status of SC Works Centers

Planning an in-Person Visit

Unemployment Insurance

Job Seekers & Training Scholarships

Business Resources

Status of SC Works Centers

The SC Works WorkLink Centers’ schedule of services will be updated here. Please check back often.

Planning an In-Person Visit

What to know before you arrive:

All services are still available via telephone and web-based technology.

• We CAN answer basic Unemployment Insurance questions as it relates to filing an initial claim for unemployment insurance, certifying a weekly claim, and conducting a job search.
• We DO NOT have access to a customer’s UI claimant portal.
• We DO NOT issue unemployment insurance payments at this Center.
• We DO NOT have access or the capability to resolve issues on an existing claim.

Health & Safety

• We are routinely disinfecting and cleaning throughout the day.
• Please wear a mask if you plan to visit the Center.
• Thermometer checks will be conducted.
• If possible, please do not bring guests.
• No more than 10 customers will be allowed in at one time.
• If you are not feeling well or are running a fever, please stay home and call for assistance.

No internet access? Here are some available WiFi Hotspot Locations in Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties.

Unemployment Insurance Information

After reviewing each link, be sure to hit the back button on your browser to return you to this webpage.

Quick Resources:

• General Information about Unemployment Insurance Benefits in South Carolina
• COVID-19 Resource Hub for Unemployment Insurance Benefits
• SC DEW YouTube Channel – demonstrates how to file claims, both initially and weekly; includes videos for self-employed and employers

How to get started filing for Unemployment Insurance in South Carolina:

How do I apply for benefits?

The Unemployment Insurance process is completed through a self-service online portal that can be conducted on any computer with internet connection.

You must first file a claim for state unemployment benefits by visiting www.dew.sc.gov and clicking on the “MyBenefits Login” located at the top right corner of the home page.

• If you have previously filed for unemployment benefits and remember your credentials, login with your username and password.
• If you have previously filed for unemployment benefits and do not remember your credentials, click “forgot username/password” link.
• If this is your first time filing for unemployment benefits, click the “I am new here. I need to register now” link.

Step-by-Step Resources for the Individual Claims Process

• Step 1. Create a username and password
  Printable PDF Instructions    Video Instructions
• Step 2. Register for an account
  Printable PDF Instructions    Video Instructions
• Step 3. File a new claim
  Printable PDF Instructions    Video Instructions
• Step 4. File your claim each week
  Printable PDF Instructions    Video Instructions

Printable Tutorial – Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Claim (for Self-Employed Workers, 1099, Contractors, and Gig Workers)

Printable Tutorial – How to create an email address

Follow SC Department of Employment and Workforce on Facebook: @scdepartmentofemploymentandworkforce

Job Seekers

After reviewing each link, be sure to hit the back button on your browser to return you to this webpage.

For more information on resources and job openings, follow us on Facebook: @SCWorksWorkLink

Attend an SC Works Orientation via WebEx, Thursdays at 2pm. Click HERE to find out how to sign up.

• Search for job openings and post your resume at SC Works Online Services: www.scworks.org.
  • Not registered? For instructions on how to Register, click here.
• Not sure what to do next? Check out our Job Seeker Pathway.
• Job Hunting Tips and Websites
• Additional Job Seeker information is available: https://scworks.org/jobseeker

Workshop Information

All in-person workshops have been canceled until further notice.

• Workshops and Computer Skills – call for one-on-one information and webinars
• Job Seeker Tips and Advice
• Email Basics

Partner Resources

If you need additional help, check out these resources

• Community Resources Anderson
• Community Resources Oconee
• Community Resources Pickens
• Community Resources Dial 2-1-1 
• Health Insurance Options After Job Loss  – Please direct questions to the SC Department of Insurance.

Mental Health Resources

Resources to help ease your mind during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

• Mental & Emotional Health – COVID-19 – SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC)
• Manage Anxiety & Stress – Center for Disease Control (CDC)
• Resources to Help Cope with Coronavirus – South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH)
• Mental Health And COVID-19 – Information And Resources – Mental Health America
• Coronavirus Anxiety – Helpful Expert Tips and Resources – Anxiety and Depression Association of America
• Warning Signs and Risk Factors for Emotional Distress – SAMHSA
• Tips For Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation During An Infectious Disease Outbreak – SAMHSA
• Managing Anxiety & Fear during COVID-19 (includes how to support your children) – Crisis & Trauma Institute
• Phone apps to help with Anxiety and Depression (some are free, some are paid) – Anxiety and Depression Association of America

Mental Health Quick Reference Numbers

• National Domestic Violence Hotline – support for people experiencing domestic violence.
  • Dial: 1−800−799−7233                    TTY 1−800−787−3224
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – support for people in emotional distress.
  • Dial: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)          TTY: 1-800-799-4889
• SAMHSA’s National Helpline – support for people coping with substance abuse or other mental health conditions.
  • Dial: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)          TTY: 1-800-487-4889
• Veterans Crisis Line – support for veterans and their loved ones
  • Dial: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)          TTY: 1-800-799-4889

WIOA Program Information & Training Scholarships

If you are interested in working with a Career Coach or in finding out more about training scholarships, WIOA Services are available by phone. Call a Career Coach near you today:

Learn more about WIOA and Training Scholarships:

• WIOA Program Description Handout
• WIOA Next Steps – Application Documentation
• WIOA Assessment Flyer
• WIOA Scholarship Flyer
• WIOA Training Options  – some training programs may be on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions
• Online Training Options – online training programs currently offered
• Open House at Tri-County Technical College – now available virtually

If you are already working with a Career Coach, please call them to find out about Your Next Steps.

Business Services

SC Works staff are available by telephone to assist employers with business services.

Services include posting job openings, assisting with information regarding layoffs and layoff aversions, training options, and information on business tax credits.

SC Works Centers – Visit our online portal: SCWorks Online Services or call 1-864-643-0071 (select the Employer option) to get started.

Additional Resources:

Please feel free to call us with your questions: Clemson SC Works 1-864-643-0071 (TTY 711)