Centers set up by the federal government in 1998 to help job seekers become more self-sufficient by connecting them to training and jobs. WorkLink is the umbrella organization for the three centers located in the SC Employment security offices in the Pendleton District--Anderson, Oconee and Pickens.
Locations
Anderson
Anderson Workforce Center (map) (Calendar)
309 W. Whitner Street
Anderson, SC
864-226-6273
Hours: 8:30 - 5:00 M - F
Oconee
Seneca Workforce Center (map) (Calendar)
11091 Radio Station Road
Seneca, SC
864-882-5638
Hours: 8:30 - 5:00 M - F
Pickens
Liberty Workforce Center (map) (Calendar)
317 Summit Drive
Liberty, SC
864-843-9512
Hours: 8:30 - 5:00 M - F
Services
Services at the One-Stops There are three levels of service made available through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA): Core, Intensive and Training. The main goal of the WorkLinkWIA One -Stop System is to help individuals find suitable employment that allows them to become self- sufficient.
Level 1: Core Services : the first level of services is available to everyone. Customers are encouraged to help themselves, but staff is available to assist and answer questions.
- Job placement assistance
- Labor market information
- Internet access
- Workshops
- Resume writing
- Fax/phone access
- Community resource information
Level 2: Intensive Services
- Case management
- Assessment/testing
- Career planning
- Development of an individual employment plan
- Counseling
- Expanded core services
- GED preparation
- Short-term skills upgrading
Level 3: Training Services
Training may be available to people who are still seeking employment after participating in both core and intensive services.
Follow-up Services
Follow-up services, including counseling regarding the workplace, is required for all WIA Intensive and Training participants who are placed in unsubsidized employment. Follow-up services are for not less than 12 months after it is determined the individual no longer needs any WIA services.
