In compliance with the Stevens Amendment:
Funding details for award totals for the program year 2024 (PY’24) are provided as follows and revised annually. Unless otherwise stipulated, all statements, news releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations, visual presentations, and other applicable documents and programs are fully funded from federal sources.
- The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Program is supported by the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an award totaling $687,877 (100% Federal) and $0 (0%) state, local, and/or non-governmental funds.
- The WIOA Dislocated Worker Program is supported by the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an award totaling $900,389.7 (100% Federal) and $0 (0%) state, local, and/or non-governmental funds.
- The WIOA Youth Program is supported by the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an award totaling $714,348.9 (100% Federal) and $0 (0%) state, local, and/or non-governmental funds.
Babel Notice
In accordance with 29 CFR 38.9 (g)(3), Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals will receive language assistance in all communications of vital information. Vital information is defined as information, whether written, oral, or electronic, that is necessary for an individual to understand how to obtain any aid, benefit, service, and/or training; necessary for an individual to obtain any aid, benefit, service, and/or training; or required by law.
An interpreter, as well as the availability of free language assistance such as rulebooks; written tests that do not access English language competency but rather assess competency for a particular license, job, or skill for which English proficiency is not required; and letters or notices that require a response from the beneficiary or applicant, participant, or employee will be provided to all LEP individuals at no cost to the individual. (29 CFR § 38.4(ttt))
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Managed by the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments, SC Works Trident connects businesses, job seekers, and training providers to create a pathway to employment in our region’s leading industries. Our centers are operated by trained and motivated staff, representing a diverse number of agencies, who are ready to help you fulfill your employment needs. Services are offered to:
- Develop job seeker skillsets to gain or maintain employment
- Assist employer partners to develop and maintain a qualified workforce
SC Works Trident is the demand-driven, industry-based workforce solution that’s ready to serve you!
Highlights
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Staff
SC Works Trident Operations Staff
| April Steed | One Stop Coordinator | asprinkle@rossworks.com |
| Corina Williams | Workforce Specialist | cwilliams@rossworks.com |
SC Works Trident WIOA Programmatic Staff
| Brent LaPlante | Project Director | glaplante@rossworks.com |
| Diane Lopez | WEX Coordinator | dlopez@rossworks.com |
| Jonathan Shettler | Youth Career Coach | jshettler@rossworks.com |
| Malissa Hawkins | Adult Career Coach | mhawkins@rossworks.com |
| Aneatra Spann | Instructor | aspann@rossworks.com |
| Inger McPherson | Adult/DW/Youth Career Coach (Dorchester) | imcpherson@rossworks.com | Sophia Harris | Adult/DW/Youth Career Coach (Berkeley) | sharris@rossworks.com |
SC Works Trident Business Services
| Amber Grant | Business Services Coordinator | amberg@bcdcog.com |
| LaQuosha Mack | Business Services Coordinator | laquosham@bcdcog.com |
WIOA Local Workforce Development Board Membership
Advanced Packaging Solutions & Products Inc. – Vice President of Operations
| Dottie Karst | Board Chair | Charles Foster, Owner |
| Butch Clift | Vice Chair | Metro Electric Director of Safety |
| Tod Anderson | Trident Construction, Superintendent | |
| Janet Cappellini | Alternative Staffing, Vice President of Operations | |
| Natasha Chatman | Chief Operations/Compliance Officer Fetter Healthcare Network | |
| Gil Leatherwood | Leatherwood Electronics Manufacturing Inc., Production Manager | |
| Louise Yuhasz | Hospitality/Workforce Recruiter-Introductions Agency-Explore Charleston/Lowcountry Hospitality Association | |
| Andrew Maute | Sheet Metal Worker’s, Manager SC AFL-CIO | |
| Shirley Collenton | Key Logistics, Director of Human Resources | |
| William Lovelace | ||
| Don Smith | Hendrick Charleston – Director of Community Relations | |
| Jessica Lewis | Vice President of Operations – Netcertpro | |
| Susan Friedrich | Charleston County School District, Director Adult Education | |
| James Villeponteaux | Dorchester County Career School, Director | |
| Wendy Courson | SC Department of Employment & Workforce, Regional Manager | |
| Patricia Gilliard | S.C. Vocational Rehabilitation, Area Supervisor | |
| Debra Young | Telamon Corporation – Program Coordinator | |
| Eric Jones | Job Corps – Center Director | |
| Marshall Connor | Trident Technical College | |
| Michelle L. McDonald | Dorchester Co. Economic Development – Deputy Director | |
| Jenny Bing | Department of Social Services – Trident Area Supervisor of Workforce Development | |
| James C. Hall | SMART – Local 399 Business Manager/FST | |
| Mendi S. Arnold | Cullum, Inc. – Human Resources Director, SHRM-CP |