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SC Unemployment Workshop 11/29/2012 10:00:00 AM
SC Unemployment Workshop
Date:
Thursday, November 29,2012


Description:
This workshop was created based on the growing concerns and demands that library systems were noticing with customers who asked for assistance in using the MyBenefits.dew.sc.gov system. Topics include: navigation of the online unemployment insurance system, how to assist citizens filing for unemployment, and using the South Carolina Works Online Services portal (SCWOS). 

Topics include:

 

·         Overview of the South Carolina Department of Employment & Workforce website

·         Locating and understanding your local SC WORK Center website

·         Navigation of the online unemployment insurance system, Mybenefits.dew.sc.gov

·         Alerting patrons about the process of filing for unemployment insurance online

·         Current filing requirements for citizens who are unemployed or partially employed and claiming benefits

·         Talking points and resources on how to assist citizens filing for unemployment insurance

·         Using the South Carolina Works Online Services portal, (SCWOS) for job searching, and as a requirement for filing for unemployment.

·         Customer service techniques for handling the disgruntled, disruptive, and despondent

·         Informational resources about Goodwill, SC Dept of Social Services Project Hope, SC Dept of Employment and Workforce Ticket to Work, and the Federal Bonding Program

·         State Library resources such as Learning Express for skill building on job/career tests and the Small Business Reference Center for those who may wish to create economic development by being a small business owner.

 

You will have a guided tour of the South Carolina Works Online Services portal. Attendees will create an account, examine the resume builder, provide self sufficiency by directing citizens to the assistance/learning centers, and have a full overview of items needed to complete the SCWOS process.




Cost:
Registration fee: $10 per attendee

   NOTE: If you are having problems registering please contact : Flora DuBose - 803-734-8126.  

Please mail registration fee ($10) made out to South Carolina State Library to the following address: Attn: Flora DuBose, SCSL, 1430 Senate St., Columbia, SC 29201. If you will not be able to have a check processed before the event, please mail or fax us a PO (purchase order) form to 803-734-8676.
You may also bring the $10.00 the day of the workshop and recieve a receipt for your records.

Location:
South Carolina State Library
1430 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Room 309

Questions:
Jason Broughton
803-734-8576
jbroughton@statelibrary.sc.gov


Thursday, November 29, 2012
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
SC State Library - Computer Training Room
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