Facilities & Services   |   back Workforce Development The Pee Dee Regional Council of Governments serves as the administrative entity and grant recipient to implement the goals of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) in Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion and Marlboro Counties. Working under the guidance of the Pee Dee Workforce Investment Board (WIB), staff establishes policies and guidelines to deliver workforce investment activities to individuals who need those services, including job seekers, dislocated workers, youth, incumbent workers, new entrants to the workforce, veterans, persons with disabilities, and employers. • Pee Dee Workforce Investment Board (WIB) The mission of the Pee Dee Workforce Investment Board is "to facilitate successful partnerships among businesses, educators, organizations and individuals to achieve a highly educated and skilled workforce resulting in a thriving community with full employment." • One-Stop Workforce Centers The Act requires that each local workforce investment area establish a One-Stop Delivery System of employment services to individuals and employers. The One Stop Workforce Centers ("One Stops") are the primary point of contact for customers seeking services. Job seekers are able to conduct their own job searches, complete resumes and skills assessments. Employers can utilize the One Stops for staffing, training and business support. The Pee Dee WIB "chartered" eight One Stop Workforce Centers to cover the six-county region: 1. Cheraw One Stop Workforce Center- James Hillian, Director; 318 Front Street Cheraw, SC, 29520; ph. 843-320-9760; fax 843-320-9770. 2. Chesterfield One Stop Workforce Center- Doris Ann Breeden, Director; 344 East Boulevard, Suite B, Chesterfield, SC 29709; ph. 843-623-3221; fax 843-623-5272. 3. Darlington County One Stop Workforce Center - Steve Hampton, Director; 1319 S. Fourth Street, Hartsville, SC 29550; ph. 843-332-1554; fax 843.857-9110. 4. Dillon County One Stop Workforce Center- Nancy Finklea, Director; 410 W. Main St., Dillon, SC 29536; ph. 843-774-1420; fax 843-774-1411. 5. Florence One Stop Workforce Center- Cindy Rogers, Director; 1558 W. Evans Street, Florence, SC 29501; ph. 669-4271; fax 843-679-3955. 6. Lake City One Stop Workforce Center- Dianne Oliver, Director; 209 Graham Rd., Lake City, SC 29560; ph. 843-374-0970; fax 843-374-0232. 7. Marion County One Stop Workforce Center- Elaine Barkley; 1305 N. Main Street, Marion, SC 29571; ph. 843-423-8288; fax 843-423-8290. 8. Marlboro County One Stop Workforce Center- Doris Ann Breeden; 460 Hwy 9 West, Bennettsville, SC 29512; ph. 843-479-4081; fax 843-479-9811. The WIB has also established four One Stop Computer Resource Rooms to supplement the eight One Stops: 1. Darlington County Adult Education, 100 Magnolia Street, Darlington, SC 29532; ph 843.393.7877. 2. SC Employment Security Commission- 2413 E. Highway 76, Marion, SC 29571; ph. 423-6900. 3. Pageland Baptist Church, 203 W. Pigg Street, Room 114, Pageland, SC 29728; ph. 843.672.2673. • WorkKeys The Pee Dee WIB is pleased to offer the WorkKeys Employment System, developed by ACT, Inc., to area employers and job seekers. In order to determine the skills and levels of skills required to be successful in various jobs in their business/industry, employers can hire a One Stop certified profiler to conduct a profile of the job. Current and potential employees can be assessed to determine if they have the skills to accomplish the job. The One Stops have pools of individuals who have been assessed and are looking for employment. Employers can select from this pool to fill open positions. • Incumbent Workers Training Program (IWT) The purpose of IWT is to provide resources for employers to train currently employed workers in an effort to keep the businesses competitive. The program is designed to meet changed skill requirements caused by new technology, retooling, new product lines and organizational restructuring. Employers can apply for IWT funding on an annual basis. To learn more about WorkKeys and Incumbent Workers Training services call Kim Gardner, Business/Industry Liaison, at 843-669-4271 or 843-319-7727. For more information on Workforce Development programs and services, including success stories, WIB Board membership and other details, visit the Pee Dee Workforce Investment website at www.peedeewib.org or contact: Vickie Tyner [email protected] or Joette Dukes [email protected].