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!

South Coast Regional Plan (Revised 2.12.2021)

Trident Local Plan (Revised 3.24.2021)

Highlights

SC Works currently does not have any open RFPs. Please check back soon for new releases.

The following documents are up for Public Review from December 4, 2024 to December 18, 2024. All comments will need to be submitted by end of day on the 18th of December. Physical copies of these plans are available at the SC Works Charleston location as well as in the main lobby of the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments building.

Comments can be sent via email to:

Sharon Goss at sharong@bcdcog.com

  1. South Coast Regional Plan DRAFT 12.3.24
  2. Trident Local Plan PY24 – PY27REVISED 12.3.24
  3. Trident 2024 Combined Plan FINAL DRAFT Review

Staff

SC Works Trident Operations Staff

SC Works Trident WIOA Programmatic Staff

SC Works Trident Business Services

Amber GrantBusiness Services Coordinatoramberg@bcdcog.com
LaQuosha MackBusiness Services Coordinatorlaquosham@bcdcog.com

WIOA Local Workforce Development Board Membership

Advanced Packaging Solutions & Products Inc. – Vice President of Operations

Dottie Karst Board ChairCharles Foster, Owner
Butch CliftVice ChairMetro Electric Director of Safety
Tod AndersonTrident Construction, Superintendent
Janet CappelliniAlternative Staffing, Vice President of Operations
Natasha ChatmanChief Operations/Compliance Officer Fetter Healthcare Network
Gil Leatherwood Leatherwood Electronics Manufacturing Inc., Production Manager
Louise YuhaszHospitality/Workforce Recruiter-Introductions Agency-Explore Charleston/Lowcountry Hospitality Association
Andrew Maute Sheet Metal Worker’s, Manager SC AFL-CIO
Shirley CollentonKey Logistics, Director of Human Resources
William Lovelace
Don SmithHendrick Charleston – Director of Community Relations
Jessica LewisVice President of Operations – Netcertpro
Susan Friedrich Charleston County School District, Director Adult Education
James Villeponteaux Dorchester County Career School, Director
Wendy CoursonSC Department of Employment & Workforce, Regional Manager
Patricia GilliardS.C. Vocational Rehabilitation, Area Supervisor
Debra YoungTelamon Corporation – Program Coordinator
Eric JonesJob Corps – Center Director
Marshall ConnorTrident Technical College
Michelle L. McDonaldDorchester Co. Economic Development – Deputy Director
Jenny BingDepartment of Social Services – Trident Area Supervisor of Workforce Development
James C. HallSMART – Local 399 Business Manager/FST
Mendi S. ArnoldCullum, Inc. – Human Resources Director, SHRM-CP

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