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    Labor Market Information

    Employment statistics, job forecasts, wages, demographics, and other labor market information help public and private organizations, researchers, and others better understand today’s complex workforce. The Labor Market Information (LMI) Department collects, analyzes, and disseminates this data in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

    The data helps monitor and forecast national, statewide, and local economic trends, helping employers and job seekers make career, education, and economic development decisions. Better understanding employment trends and statistical trends help promote stable employment and economic growth.

    Access this data by visiting the Labor Market Information website.

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    Contact DEW’s LMI Department

    Columbia 803.737.2660
    Statewide 800.205.9290
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    LMI Facts Fast!

    SC’s workforce status at a glance ...

    Employment
    April 2013
    Monthly Employment in SC 1,995,078

    Monthly Employment in SC:
    2,935 increase in April compared to March


    Labor Force
    Employed: 1,995,078
    Unemployed:  174,352
    Unemployment Rate: 8.0

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