WORKFORCE TRAINING
EDUCATION OPTIONS
Creating and maintaining a highly-skilled workforce.
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Northeastern Technical College
1201 Chesterfield Highway
Cheraw, SC
Phone: 800-921-7399
Florence Darlington Technical College
2715 West Lucas Street
Florence, SC
Phone: 800-228-5745
Coker College
300 E College Ave
Hartsville, SC
Phone: (843) 383-8000
Francis Marion University
4822 E Palmetto St
Florence, SC
Phone: 800-368-7551
University of South Carolina at Lancaster
476 Hubbard Drive
Lancaster, SC
Phone: (803) 313-7000
Wingate University
315 East Wilson Street
Wingate, NC 28174
Phone: 800-755-5550
PEE DEE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
The Pee Dee Regional Council of Governments serves as the administrative entity and grant recipient to implement the goals of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) in Darlington County as well as the following: Chesterfield, Dillon, Florence, Marion and Marlboro.
Working under the guidance of the Pee Dee Workforce Investment Board (WIB), the council staff establishes policies and guidelines to deliver workforce investment activities to individuals who need those services, including job seekers, dislocated workers, youth, incumbent workers, new entrants to the workforce, veterans, persons with disabilities, and employers.
The Pee Dee Workforce Investment Board facilitates successful partnerships among businesses, educators, organizations and individuals to achieve a highly educated and skilled workforce resulting in a thriving community with full employment.
Visit online at peedeecog.org
SC WORKS
The Act requires that each local workforce development area establish a one-stop delivery system of employment services to individuals and employers. The SC Works Centers are the primary point of contact for customers seeking services to individuals and employers. Job seekers are able to conduct their own job searches, complete resumes and skills assessments. Employers can utilize centers for staffing, training and business support. The Pee Dee Workforce Development Board (WDB) operates six SC Works Centers and various access points in the local communities with the assistance of other workforce development partners. You can find out more about these Centers at the
SC Works Pee Dee website.
SC Works Bennettsville
460 Hwy 9 West
Bennettsville, SC 29179
843-456-7611 TTY: 711
SC Works Florence
1558 W. Evans Street
Florence, SC 29501
843-407-9679 TTY: 711
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The mission of the Chesterfield County School District is to prepare all students to be productive citizens in a changing society by continuously improving and implementing educational processes with ongoing community support. The District envisions an environment with high expectations and support structures that encourage all students to learn and apply this learning throughout life.
401 West Blvd.
Chesterfield, SC 29709
READYSC
ReadySC™ is one of the oldest and most experienced workforce training programs in the United States with extensive resources and success stories. ReadySC™ works with eligible companies that are starting up, expanding or relocating anywhere in South Carolina, providing a full range of facilitation services.
These include workforce recruiting, curriculum and materials development, customized training and project management. Best of all ReadySC™ services are provided through state tax dollars at minimal or no cost to the qualifying client.
Lucinda Sutton
(803) 981-7101 (office)
(803) 553-0126 (cell)
