Address:
P.O. Box 567
700 Taylor Street
Columbia, SC 29202

Telephone Numbers:
(803) 737-9935 Richland County
(803) 359-6131 Lexington County
(803) 737-3040 Unemployment Insurance Claim
(803) 635-2292 Fairfield County
(803) 276-2110 Fairfield County
(803) 737-2642 Fax

Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Description: Provides access to all listed job opportunities. Helps in vocational planning and job placement.

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GREATER COLUMBIA COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL

Address:
P.O. Box 1360
930 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29202

Contact Person: Lisa Young, Employment Coordinator

Telephone Numbers: 
(803) 733-1130 All Programs
(803) 733-1135 Fax

Email:  crc@microbyte.net 

Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Description: Greater Columbia Community Council offers seminars on developing job search and placement skills; works with employers to match qualified candidates with available jobs. Free Employment services are provided.

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MANPOWER

Address:
209 Stoneridge Drive Suite 101 
Columbia, SC 29201

Contact Person: Carole Stewart, Branch Manager

Telephone Numbers: 
(803) 765-2971
(803) 799-3058

Email:  carole.stewart@na.manpower.com

Hours of operation: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Description: Manpower is a service providing temporary employment. The agency may provide some computer software training to qualified applicants. Temporary, Temporary to Permanent Hire, and Direct Hire.

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CITY OF COLUMBIA

Address:
1737 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Telephone Numbers: 
(803) 733-8268
(803) 733-8478 Recording of Job Opportunities
(803) 343-8752 Fax

Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Description: City of Columbia has a recorded message that gives a listing of employment opportunities in the city of Columbia.

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COLUMBIA URBAN LEAGUE, INC.

Address:
P.O. Drawer J
1440 Barnwell Street
Columbia, SC 29250-0125

Contact Person: James T. McLawhorn, Jr., President and CEO

Telephone Numbers: 
(803) 799-8150 
(803) 254-6052 Fax
culsc@aol.com Email

Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Description: Columbia Urban League enables African Americans and other minority groups the opportunity to cultivate and exercise their full human potential with all other Americans. To achieve this goal, the Urban League conducts programs in education, employment, social welfare, and youth leadership development. Also included; single parent programs, summer youth employment training, and job training center.

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Contact Person: Don Simmons, CEO

Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(803) 799-9016 Russell Knight
(803) 799-9017 Russell Knight
(803) 758-1710 Fax

Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, or as needed

Description: Welfare-to-Work assist persons leaving the welfare system by providing: 
vocational assessment and counseling; Intensive Case Management, Job Readiness 
Training; Job Placement Assistance and On-The-Job Training (i.e., Occupational 
Skills, GED Attainment, Driver's License, etc.); and, Supportive services for 
emergency assistance, childcare, transportation, etc.

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SC VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

Address:
1330 Boston Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29170

Contact Person: Carroll Martin, Area Supervisor

Telephone Numbers: 
(803) 896-6333 Boston Avenue Office
(803) 782-4239 Percival Road Office
(803) 808-8131 Lexington Office
(803) 896-6373 Fax

Website:  www.scvrd.net 

Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Description: South Carolina Rehabilitation provides diagnostic services, physical restoration, artificial appliances (based on financial need) counseling and guidance, training, placement and follow-up to prepare the handicapped individual for suitable occupation.

FAMILY SERVICE CENTER OF SC

Address:
Midlands Workforce Center
700 Taylor Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Contact Person: Don Simmons, CEO

Telephone Numbers and Contact Information:
(803) 799-9016 Russell Knight
(803) 799-9017 Russell Knight
(803) 758-1710 Fax

Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, or as needed

Description: Welfare-to-Work assist persons leaving the welfare system by providing: vocational assessment and counseling; Intensive Case Management, Job Readiness Training; Job Placement Assistance and On-The-Job Training (i.e., Occupational Skills, GED Attainment, Driver's License, etc.); and, Supportive services for emergency assistance, childcare, transportation, etc.

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WATEREE COMMUNITY ACTIONS, INC.-RICHLAND

Address:
D.S.S. Building
3220 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29204

Contact Person: Rubye Johnson, Executive Director

Telephone Numbers: 
(803) 786-4250
(803) 7864252 Fax

Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., Monday- Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Friday

Description: This program provides employment training and utility assistance

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RICHLAND COUNTY DSS

Address:
3220 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29201

Contact Person:

Telephone Numbers: 
(803) 735-7000 Main Telephone Number
(803) 735-7131 Fax

Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday- Friday

Description: Self-Sufficiency Program assists clients in securing services to promote economic responsibility, encourage academic achievement and maintain independence. Services include work support program, Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), Work Incentive Program (WIN), and refugee resettlement program.

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ALSTON WILKES SOCIETY- Project Take HEART

Address:
3519 Medical Drive
Columbia, SC 29203-6517

Contact Person: Clenna Minor, Project Coordinator

Telephone Numbers: 
(803) 771-2391 Glenna Minor, Project Coordinator
(803) 748-7489 Fax

Email:  awsl@bellsouth.net

Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Description: This is a 12-week program that trains homeless men and women from the Midlands area in building and apartment maintenance and residential construction. Provides hands-on training projects and life skills assessments as well as academic instruction. After completing the program, job placement and follow-up services are available. Graduates receive a Pre-Apprenticeship Certification Training (PACT) certificate signifying accomplishments in residential construction, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, heating and air, and apartment maintenance. Participants should have transitional housing; have 5th grade level math and language comprehension, drug and alcohol-free to 6-months; free of medications that would inhibit job performance; able to climb ladders; able to lift 70 lbs; have recent tetanus vaccination.

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GOODWILL INDUSTRIES

Address:
P.O. Box 212324
555 St. Andrews Road
Columbia, SC 29202


Contact Person: Emily Compton, CPO

Telephone Numbers: 
(803) 216-9100
(888) 669-4669
(800) 433-3828 Vehicle Donation
(803) 216-9222 Fax

Hours of operation: Production: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Store 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.


Description: Goodwill Industries provide employment and training to people with disabilities.

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PERFECT FIT FOR SUCCESS, INC.

Address:
108 Big Loaf Circle
Columbia, SC 29229

Contact Person: Deborah Albright, Executive Director

Telephone Numbers: and Contact Information
(803) 865-9688
(803) 865-1211 Fax
perfectfitfs@netscape.net Email

Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Description: This agency is a non-profit corporation committed to promoting the self-sufficiency of economically disadvantaged and welfare women in Richland and Lexington counties who are actively seeking employment.

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JOB CORP 

1237 Gadsden Street Suite 100
Columbia, SC 29201

Contact Person: Kevin Brown, Senior Career Development Specialist

Telephone Numbers: 
(803) 256-9675 Ron Barnes
(800) 922-8642 Toll Free
(803) 256-9283 Fax

Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday- Friday

Description: Job Corp provides GED, vocational training, driver education, social skills, job placement, housing, meals, medical care, transportation, clothing and spending allowances-opportunity to earn bonuses for progress toward career goals and social activities.

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WORK IN PROGRESS

Address:
1413 Calhoun Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Contact Person: Rosemary Hedden, Director

Telephone Numbers: 
(803) 758-0066 --Rosemary B. Hedden

workinprog@mindspring.com 

Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Description: Work in Progress provides training and supported employment to people who have experienced mental illness or emotional problems.

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