Florence, SC & the Pee Dee Region
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Free resume writing, mock interviews, skills training, and job placement — all available right now at no cost to you.
SC Works Pee Dee at 1558 West Evans Street is the single most useful career resource in Florence County for young people, and most students have never walked through the door. It is a federally funded workforce center open to anyone. Everything inside is free.
Resume development
Staff help you build a resume from scratch or improve one you already have. The SC Works Online Services system includes a built-in resume builder that lets you create up to ten tailored versions.
Skills assessments
Career assessments match your strengths to in-demand occupations. WorkKeys assessments — which measure workplace readiness — are available and carry real weight with local employers.
Mock interviews
A career counselor will run a practice interview with you before you go in front of a hiring manager. For a first-time job seeker, that preparation changes the outcome.
Job placement
Staff connect job seekers with employers actively hiring in the Florence region. Hiring events take place throughout the year at the Florence center and at partner locations across the Pee Dee.
Workshops
Regular sessions on job search strategies, how to fill out applications, interview best practices, and financial literacy.
SC Works Pee Dee
1558 West Evans Street, Florence, SC 29501
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(843) 407-9679
scworkspeedee.com
If getting to West Evans Street is a challenge, SC Works connection points are available at:
509 South Dargan Street, Florence
(843) 662-8424
Computers, job search tools, and connection to SC Works services at no cost.
1551 Second Loop Road, Florence
(843) 468-2140
Computers, job search tools, and connection to SC Works services at no cost.
Search job listings, upload a resume, and connect with employers across the Pee Dee region at any hour.
Visit jobs.scworks.orgA regional job board focused specifically on Florence and surrounding counties.
Visit PeeDeeHelpWanted.comWIOA — the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act — is a federal program that provides additional services for young people.
If you qualify, WIOA can cover the cost of vocational training, certification programs, and in some cases a GED. The Florence WIOA One Stop Shop is located inside SC Works Pee Dee at 1558 West Evans Street.
Call 843-669-4271 to ask about eligibility before you do anything else.
The City of Florence employs more than 500 people and posts open positions through its Human Resources Department.
View Open PositionsA program of the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce connecting early-career professionals through leadership development, civic engagement, and business growth.
Learn More at flochamber.comThere is a building on West Evans Street that most Florence students have never walked into. SC Works Pee Dee offers free resume help, mock interviews, and job placement to anyone who walks through the door.
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