On behalf of the Governor, the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) provides
direction to the South Carolina Department of Employment and
Workforce and the workforce system on workforce development
issues, particularly those pertaining to the Workforce Innovation
and Opportunity Act. The board is comprised of a majority
of business leaders. Other members include legislators of
the South Carolina Senate and House, local elected officials,
workforce partners and representatives of community-based
organizations. Members of the board are appointed by and serve
at the pleasure of the Governor.
The mission of the South Carolina Workforce
Development Board is to create a competitive workforce advantage
for South Carolina by ensuring that a quality and effective
workforce system exists in order to improve the prosperity
of businesses and the lives of South Carolinians.
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