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Columbia college the first institution to partner with SC Works on workforce initiative
Jason Thomas //April 2, 2024//
The Benedict College Best Lives Center (BLC) has partnered with SC Works as a Connection Point within the city of Columbia, becoming the first college in South Carolina to be named a SC Works Connection Point. (Photo/Benedict College)
The Benedict College Best Lives Center (BLC) has partnered with SC Works as a Connection Point within the city of Columbia, becoming the first college in South Carolina to be named a SC Works Connection Point. (Photo/Benedict College)
Columbia college the first institution to partner with SC Works on workforce initiative
Jason Thomas //April 2, 2024//
Listen to this articleA Columbia-based college is the first four-year institution to partner with SC Works on a new workforce initiative.
The Benedict College Best Lives Center (BLC) has partnered with SC Works as a Connection Point within the city of Columbia, becoming the first college in South Carolina to be named a SC Works Connection Point, according to a news release.
As a designated Connection Point, community members can come to the BLC to search for jobs, seek new opportunities that will lead to career advancement, and file for unemployment insurance through the Department of Employment and Workforce, according to the release.
“We are thankful to SC Works for giving Benedict College this excellent opportunity to provide services to our students and community members,” said Vanessa Harris, executive director, Best Lives Center, in the release. “The partnership aligns perfectly with the BLC’s mission. We are thrilled to be in a position to share educational opportunities and workshops through the BLC to enhance job seekers’ skill sets as they look for employment.”
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On Feb. 28, 2024, William Floyd, executive director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, and his team toured Benedict College BLC to observe the computer lab and learn more about how Benedict’s Connection Point was organized. The College is now featured on the SC Works website as a Connection Point.
“Benedict College stands out as the first Connection Point four-year college in South Carolina,” Floyd said in the release. “An onsite computer lab, the Connection Point at Benedict College supplies dedicated computers for students and the local community to access career services and apply for jobs through SC Works. Our congratulations and appreciation to Benedict College for leading the way and participating in this job connection program.”
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