THE WORKS Podcast
The Works podcast is hosted by William Floyd, the Executive Director of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and Chair of the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD). The purpose of this podcast is to provide a platform for short, impactful conversations with CCWD partners, workforce leaders, industry experts, and public officials who help strengthen our state’s economy and labor force.
Episodes
6 episodes
Episode 6: Higher Education With Dr. Jeff Perez
In this episode, DEW Executive Director William Floyd sits down with Dr. Jeff Perez, Executive Director of the SC Commission on Higher Education (CHE) and Executive Committee member of the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD), ...
Episode 5: Technical Colleges and the Workforce
In Episode 5, Executive Director and Chair of the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD), William Floyd, talks with Dr. Tim Hardee, President and Executive Director of the South Carolina Technical College System and Vice Chair of...
Episode 4: Internships and Veteran Talent
In Episode 4, Executive Director William Floyd sits down with Warren Snead, HR Manager at Cooper Standard and Vice Chair of the State Workforce Development Board, to talk about how internships help students connect to real career opportunities ...
Episode 3: Strengthening South Carolina’s Workforce Through Internships with Dr. Rebecca Battle-Bryant
In this episode, DEW Executive Director William Floyd sits down with Dr. Rebecca Battle-Bryant, Director of the Office of Statewide Workforce Development, to discuss the important role internships play in strengthening South Carolina’s workforc...
Episode 2: Soft Skills with Lt. Gov Pamela Evette
In this episode, DEW Executive Director William Floyd sits down with South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette to discuss the importance of soft skills in preparing the next generation of South Carolina’s workforce. The conversation expl...
Episode 1: Overview of the Office of Statewide Workforce Development (OSWD)
In this episode, DEW Executive Director William Floyd sits down with Rebecca Battle-Bryant, the inaugural Director of the Office of Statewide Workforce Development (OSWD). The conversation explores Rebecca's professional background, the mission...