Employer Resources

Elevate Your Hiring Strategies

Central SC is dedicated to providing resources to help employers recruit talent to continue to grow our skilled workforce. From research and studies to detailed information on our talent pipeline, we aim to reduce challenges for employers and provide resources to help sell your potential hires on living and working in Central SC.

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At A Glance

Being aware that Central SC has a lot to offer is crucial when seeking talent in an area. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of downloadable content that gives detailed snapshots of each of our counties, plus a look at the Central SC Region as a whole. Recruiters can look at key factors including labor market and population information, as well as the cost of doing business.

 

County Snapshots:

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Call Central SC Home

From vibrant city metros to quaint suburban neighborhoods, the diverse communities in Central SC have many factors that help foster young talent. Our communities are business-friendly and provide support to both new and existing industries to help you through the steps of establishing your local presence and recruiting skilled talent with a variety of industry skill sets.

 

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Get To Know Our Business

Many industries are already familiar with the benefits of doing business in the Central SC Region. Our centralized location in one of the fastest growing areas of the country has attracted manufacturers, executives, scientists and experts in diverse fields. Our Industry Profiles highlight some of the most integral industries in the Central SC Region, to help you gain insight on our skilled workforce.

 

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The Nitty-Gritty

The statistics are just as important as the business aspects. Get to know our stats in surveys and studies conducted to gain more information on employment, average wage, and more in the Central SC Region and other regions of South Carolina. Getting informed on the numbers will help guide you in recruiting talent.

 

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Features News & Stories

Browse our latest news and read about or ambassadors to see what life is really like in Central SC.

October 8, 2024

Birla Carbon selects Orangeburg County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Birla Carbon, a leading manufacturer and supplier of carbon solutions, today announced it selects Orangeburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $1 billion investment will create 124 new jobs.   Birla Carbon will construct a 435,000-square-foot building at the Tri-County Industrial Site in Orangeburg to serve as a […]

September 23, 2024

MUSC Health to invest $30M to expand downtown Columbia facility

MUSC Health has announced plans to invest $30 million to expand Emergency Department services at the MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown location at 2435 Forest Drive. The expansion will nearly double the number of beds used to serve patients, bringing advanced technology in emergency care to downtown Columbia, according to a news release. As […]

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