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Free Local Job & Training Help — American Job Centers

American Job Centers can help you find local openings, connect with employers, prepare for interviews and explore training assistance. Basic employment help is free. Some training and additional services require eligibility approval and available funding. Services vary by center, and employment is not guaranteed.

Find a Job Center Near Me ↗

Enter your city or ZIP code in the official finder. Contact the center to confirm services and appointment requirements.

Ask for more than résumé help:

“Which employers are hiring near my city? Can you refer me to suitable openings? Are hiring events, paid training or on-the-job training available?”

What is WIOA, and who pays for this help?

WIOA means Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It is a federal law supporting employment and training services nationwide, not an agency or a job board. American Job Centers bring together public workforce programs and partner services. Local names vary; in California they are called America’s Job Centers of California.

Centers can provide job listings, employer referrals, placement assistance, hiring events, skills assessments and career counseling. Eligible applicants may also receive approved training or other support. Ask your local center which services it provides; a referral does not guarantee an interview or a job.

Federal funding is allocated to states and local workforce areas, alongside other partner-program funding. Standard public job-search and referral services are free to job seekers and employers; employers do not pay a placement commission for these referrals. These are public workforce services rather than a commercial recruiting agency.

You can ask for basic job-search help without assuming you qualify for every WIOA-funded service. Staff determine eligibility for programs with additional requirements.

Official explanations: U.S. Department of Labor — WIOA · American Job Center services. Reviewed October 9, 2026.

Start with statewide help

Jobs and training in South Carolina

Search the state job bank, or enter your ZIP code to find a local center. Ask about job-search help, training eligibility, apprenticeships and support for your circumstances. Funding and program eligibility vary.

Job-bank source: Official state resource · Reviewed October 9, 2026. A directory listing does not guarantee current openings. If a bank is unavailable, use the center locator.

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30 Major Employers in South Carolina — Explore Their Careers

Explore public, private and nonprofit employers with South Carolina operations. This selected directory is not a ranking by employee count or an endorsement. Choose a field, then visit the employer’s own career site.

Government & Public Services

Public employer

State of South Carolina

Public-service operations and community programs.

Roles to Explore: Office assistant, maintenance worker, program specialist, technician.

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Public employer

Charleston County

Public-service operations and community programs.

Roles to Explore: Office assistant, maintenance worker, program specialist, technician.

Search Charleston County Careers
Public employer

City of Columbia

Public-service operations and community programs.

Roles to Explore: Office assistant, maintenance worker, program specialist, technician.

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Public employer

City of Greenville

Public-service operations and community programs.

Roles to Explore: Office assistant, maintenance worker, program specialist, technician.

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Public employer

City of Charleston

Public-service operations and community programs.

Roles to Explore: Office assistant, maintenance worker, program specialist, technician.

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Public employer

Greenville County

Public-service operations and community programs.

Roles to Explore: Office assistant, maintenance worker, program specialist, technician.

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Public employer

SC Ports

Public-service operations and community programs.

Roles to Explore: Office assistant, maintenance worker, program specialist, technician.

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Federal public employer

United States Postal Service

Public-service operations and community programs.

Roles to Explore: Postal clerk, mail carrier, mail handler, maintenance technician.

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Education & Research

Public employer

University of South Carolina

Public higher education or school services.

Roles to Explore: Administrative assistant, facilities worker, IT specialist, educator.

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Public employer

Clemson University

Public higher education or school services.

Roles to Explore: Administrative assistant, facilities worker, IT specialist, educator.

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Public employer

College of Charleston

Public higher education or school services.

Roles to Explore: Administrative assistant, facilities worker, IT specialist, educator.

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Healthcare & Support

Public employer

Medical University of South Carolina

Public healthcare operations and patient-support services.

Roles to Explore: Environmental services aide, patient access representative, medical assistant, nurse.

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Healthcare employer

Prisma Health

Care delivery and patient-support services.

Roles to Explore: Environmental services aide, patient access representative, medical assistant, nurse.

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Healthcare employer

Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Care delivery and patient-support services.

Roles to Explore: Environmental services aide, patient access representative, medical assistant, nurse.

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Healthcare employer

Lexington Medical Center

Care delivery and patient-support services.

Roles to Explore: Environmental services aide, patient access representative, medical assistant, nurse.

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Federal public employer

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Care delivery and related patient-support services.

Roles to Explore: Environmental services aide, patient access representative, medical assistant, nurse.

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Manufacturing & Production

Private employer

BMW Manufacturing

Production, technical operations and business support.

Roles to Explore: Production associate, quality technician, maintenance technician, engineer, office coordinator.

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Private employer

Boeing

Production, technical operations and business support.

Roles to Explore: Production associate, quality technician, maintenance technician, engineer, office coordinator.

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Private employer

Michelin

Production, technical operations and business support.

Roles to Explore: Production associate, quality technician, maintenance technician, engineer, office coordinator.

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Private employer

Volvo Cars

Production, technical operations and business support.

Roles to Explore: Production associate, quality technician, maintenance technician, engineer, office coordinator.

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Energy & Utilities

Investor-owned utility employer

Duke Energy

Energy operations and infrastructure services.

Roles to Explore: Lineworker apprentice, maintenance technician, customer service representative, engineer.

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Investor-owned utility employer

Dominion Energy

Energy operations and infrastructure services.

Roles to Explore: Lineworker apprentice, maintenance technician, customer service representative, engineer.

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Retail, Hospitality & Services

Private employer

Walmart

Customer-facing services and business operations.

Roles to Explore: Service associate, stock clerk, facilities worker, shift lead, administrative assistant.

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Private employer

Target

Customer-facing services and business operations.

Roles to Explore: Service associate, stock clerk, facilities worker, shift lead, administrative assistant.

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Private employer

The Home Depot

Customer-facing services and business operations.

Roles to Explore: Service associate, stock clerk, facilities worker, shift lead, administrative assistant.

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Private employer

Lowe's

Customer-facing services and business operations.

Roles to Explore: Service associate, stock clerk, facilities worker, shift lead, administrative assistant.

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Private employer

Hilton

Hotel operations and guest services; some properties hire through their owner or franchise operator.

Roles to Explore: Housekeeper, front desk associate, food service worker, maintenance technician.

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Private employer

Marriott International

Hotel operations and guest services; some properties hire through their owner or franchise operator.

Roles to Explore: Housekeeper, front desk associate, food service worker, maintenance technician.

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Transportation & Logistics

Private employer

UPS

Transport, freight and operational support.

Roles to Explore: Warehouse associate, dispatcher, driver, mechanic, customer service representative.

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Private employer

FedEx

Transport, freight and operational support.

Roles to Explore: Warehouse associate, dispatcher, driver, mechanic, customer service representative.

Search FedEx Careers
Sources & Review: Career destinations reviewed October 9, 2026. Buttons link to official employer pages or their designated hiring portals. Some require JavaScript or an account; Employee counts are not used to rank this selection.

NJS is an independent resource directory. Inclusion does not imply sponsorship, endorsement or an employer relationship. Confirm openings and instructions with the employer.

Search the South Carolina State Job Bank

Available in every state

Federal employment resources

Federal opportunities are not confined to Washington, D.C. Search national, regional and state-based federal openings, learn the application process and identify special hiring paths.

Dedicated assistance

Employment resources for veterans

Use these national resources, and ask your local American Job Center about veteran services and priority of service.

U.S. Department of Labor VETS ↗CareerOneStop for Veterans ↗VETERAN SKILLS

My Next Move for Veterans

Enter a military occupation to identify related civilian careers and understand how service experience may transfer to the workforce.

Free · Military-to-civilian matching · U.S. Department of LaborTranslate military experience ↗

Accessible pathways

Disability employment resources

Explore accommodation guidance and Social Security employment support. Ask your local American Job Center about accessible services and referrals to state vocational rehabilitation.

ODEP ↗Job Accommodation Network ↗Ticket to Work ↗

A route back into work

Returning after years of unemployment

Use the dedicated NJS pathway to build recent experience, find recurring volunteer assignments, request WIOA and paid-work-experience support, and search positions that may provide training.

Open the long-absence pathway →

Local searches for South Carolina

Find American Job Centers ↗Find volunteer opportunities ↗Search no-experience-required roles ↗Search employers that will train ↗

During the 50-state verification phase, these pathways will be placed beside direct employment links for the 15 largest cities in South Carolina.

Schools and public preschool

Find education employers in South Carolina.

Use the official national directories below to identify every public school district, Head Start or Early Head Start operator and public pre-K program serving each city. Then follow the identified district or program operator to its official employment page.

Jobs inside major institutions

The building name and employer name may be different.

Search both the institution and the contractors that may operate dining, environmental services, patient transport, custodial work, security, facilities or temporary staffing inside it.

Open the complete hidden-employer guideJob titles, search methods, qualifications and national career links →

National service contractors

Compass Group USAFood service, cashiering, housekeeping, patient transport, laundry and facilitiesCrothall HealthcarePatient transport, environmental services, floor care, linen and equipment distributionMorrison HealthcarePatient dining, tray line, food service, utility, cashier and cook rolesChartwells K–12 & Higher EducationCafeteria, dining, barista, cashier, utility, catering and cook rolesSodexoPatient transport, environmental services, food service, utility and facilitiesAramarkEVS, janitorial, food service, laundry and facilitiesHHSHousekeeping, food service, patient transport, floor care, laundry and maintenanceXanitosEVS, hospital housekeeping, patient transport, observation, laundry and linenABM IndustriesCustodial, grounds, wheelchair assistance, parking, shuttle and maintenanceHealthcare Services GroupHousekeeping, laundry, dining, dishwashing, cooking and food serviceElior North AmericaFood service, utility, dishwashing, cooking and cashiering

School and college staffing

ESSSubstitute teachers, paraprofessionals, clerical staff, custodians and food serviceKelly EducationSubstitute teaching, tutoring, classroom support, clerical, cafeteria and custodial workChartwells K–12Cafeteria, cashier, dishwasher, food preparation and cook rolesAramark Student NutritionFood service, cooking, cashiering, utility and some custodial rolesSodexo School ServicesFood service, custodial, grounds and facilities

Security contractors

Allied UniversalSecurity officer, lobby ambassador, access control, dispatch and patrolGardaWorld Security ServicesSecurity, patrol, access control and special-event assignmentsSecuritas USASecurity officer, reception, mobile patrol and access control

Bus and airplane cleaning

ABM AviationAircraft cabin cleaning, wheelchair assistance, terminal cleaning, parking, shuttle and facility servicesUnifi AviationCabin service, aircraft cleaning, ground handling, baggage, wheelchair and ramp workSwissportAircraft cleaning, ground handling, lounge, cargo, ramp and passenger servicesMenzies AviationCabin cleaning, ground services, fueling, cargo and ramp operationsPrimeFlight Aviation ServicesAircraft appearance, cabin cleaning, baggage, wheelchair, ramp and passenger servicesProspect Airport ServicesCabin appearance, passenger assistance, baggage, skycap and airport supportTransdev North AmericaBus cleaning, fueling, utility, maintenance, operations and drivingMV TransportationVehicle cleaning, utility, maintenance, dispatch, operations and drivingRATP Dev USABus servicing, cleaning, maintenance, operations and drivingKeolis North AmericaVehicle service, cleaning, maintenance, rail and bus operations

General staffing and re-entry agencies

PeopleReadyLocal, on-site temporary work in general labor, hospitality, events, warehousing, retail and manufacturing. Search by city or ZIP code; assignments vary by location.Adecco USAManufacturing, warehouse, customer service, healthcare support, office and hospitalityManpowerCustodial, production, warehouse, packaging, administration and general laborRandstad USAWarehouse, manufacturing, office, customer service, healthcare administration and logisticsKelly ServicesOffice, warehouse, manufacturing, education, customer service and light industrialExpress Employment ProfessionalsAdministrative, light industrial, skilled trades and professional assignmentsEmploybridgeManufacturing, warehouse, logistics and transportationStaffmark GroupWarehouse, production, clerical, call-center and logistics

Regional contractors to check in South Carolina

Metz Culinary ManagementPrimarily Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and selected Southern markets

Regional footprints are approximate because contractors gain and lose accounts. A current career-page result for a South Carolina city or ZIP code is more reliable than an older service-area list.

Healthcare employers

Search hospital careers in South Carolina

Search by city or ZIP code, then confirm the role and application instructions with the employer. NJS’s direct local hospital and public-employer collections are still being researched.