Top 20 Hot Jobs in South Carolina

South Carolina State Flag (public domain).

High Demand Jobs in Healthcare Statewide

South Carolina has a high demand for Healthcare Professionals at many levels of training and expertise, from Home Health Aide to Physician Specialist, requiring additional clerical and support personnel as well as Information Technology (IT) professionals.

Top Medical/Healthcare Schools in South Carolina

Fluctuation in Job Listings Followed by Increase in 2nd Qtr (April - May - June) 2009

Jobs in South Carolina

South Carolina lawmakers pass up millions in unemployment benefitsWCBD-TV Charleston2 days ago
South Carolina lawmakers went back to Columbia two weeks ago just to change a law to qualify the state for about $40 million from Washington to extend unemployment benefits. They could have gotten $100 million more, but passed on the opportunity
Energy efficiency report: S.C. can create 22,000 green jobs, save $5B in utility billsCharleston Regional Business Journal8 hours ago
The report, titled South Carolina’s Energy Future: Minding its Efficiency Resources , details specific savings and job creation that could come from the state’s efforts toward energy efficiency. It laid out several electricity and water policy recommendations that would help.
End incentives and increase jobsThe News & Observer21 hours ago
The headlines on two consecutive days said it all: Dell Computer closing shop and laying off over 900 workers and Cree Inc. adding almost 600 jobs.
US Sen. Lindsey Graham censured by SC county GOPSan Francisco Chronicle10 hours ago
Republican leaders in a South Carolina county have censured their own U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham for working with Democrats on a climate bill and other legislation. The Republican has often worked with Democrats in Congress, but Charleston County Chairwoman Lin...
Lou Dobbs Announces He's Leaving CNNABC News29 minutes ago
Says he's leaving CNN immediately "to pursue new opportunities." Lou Dobbs - CNN - United States - South Carolina - Archives
Poll: Southerners want federal help, fear for jobsSan Francisco Chronicle11 hours ago
A new poll shows Southerners are fretting about job loss and the economy and don't think the federal government is doing enough to address either. The Winthrop Poll of 866 respondents in 11 Southern states found the economy was the top concern of four in 10 _... Federal government of the United States - Unemployment - United States - Government - Employment
Group probes BoeingThe Post and Courier2 days ago
COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus won't push for unions at Boeing's planned 787 Dreamliner facility in North Charleston, but the state legislators will do all they can to make sure the state's minorities have a fair shot at the new jobs the aeronautics giant will create, Sen. Robert Ford said Monday.
SC budget loses $120 million as recession drags onWIS News 10 Columbia15 hours ago
The long recession is cutting more money from state revenues and expected to force spending cuts of nearly $120 million from South Carolina schools, colleges and prisons.

Top 20 Forecasted Higher-Growth Jobs through 2016

Office and Administrative Support
Sales, Sales Reps & Related Jobs
Food Prep and Service
Healthcare Practitioners and Techs
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Construction & Extraction
Healthcare Support
Food and Beverage Service
Transportation and Material Moving
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners
Building and Grounds Maintenance
Construction Trades – Journeymen, Apprentices, and Helpers
Installation Maintenance and Repair
Management – variety of areas.
Information and Record Clerks - Espeically Medical and Healthcare
Motor Vehicle Operators – Commercial Drivers
Health Techs
Business and Financial Operations
Customer Service Representatives
Personal Care Assistants

Largest Employers in South Carolina

Top 20 Largest Companies employing 4,000 - 15,000, with numerous new openings.

US Department Of Energy
Computer Sciences Corp
Medical University of SC, Vascular Division
Chest Pain Center Of Greenville
Children’s Hospital-Greenville
SC Corrections Dept
Medical University Of SC
Greenville Hospital System
BMW - Sales
Executive Shuttle
Longhorn Steakhouse – Chain.
Plaza Cafe
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare
University Of South Carolina
Baldor Dodge Reliance
Piggly Wiggly Carolina Co - Groceries
An Med Health Medical Center
BMW Manufacturing Co
Jackson & Perkins Co
Palmetto Health Richland

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Medical Connections
Palmetto Health - In the Top 20 Employers.
Voyage Healthcare
Critical Connections
CompHealth
BlockBuster
Tenet Healthcare
Staff Pointe
Food Lion
Greenville Hospital System

Falls Park in Downtown Greenville. (public domain)

Spartanburg Highlights

Spartonburg NC is town full of postsecondary education opoptutntites that lead to a variey of respected, hiogh-deman, well paid occupations for long term-careers.

Spartanburg institutions of higher education include:

Converse College
Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic
Spartanburg Communicty College - SCC (formerly Spartanburg Technical College)
-- Spartanburg Community College Online Job App
Spartanburg Methodist College
Wofford College

SCC in the News

Spartanburg Community College reduces tuition for Union studentsSpartanburg Herald-Journal6 days ago
Published: Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 2:23 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 2:23 p.m. Union County residents will pay $165 less each semester to attend Spartanburg Community College beginning January 2010.
Converse holding 5K run to celebrate girlsSpartanburg Herald-Journal18 hours ago
Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 9:50 p.m. Converse College will play host to a community 5K run/walk Saturday that also will serve as a celebration for participants of Girls on the Run of Spartanburg.

BMW Zentrum, official visitor center at BMW in Spartanburg.

South Carolina Higher Education

Aiken Technical College: Aiken & Graniteville

Allen University: Columbia

Anderson College: Anderson

Benedict College: Columbia

Bob Jones University: Greenville

Central Carolina Technical College: Sumter

Charleston Southern University

Claflin University: Orangeburg

Clemson University

Coastal Carolina University: Conway

Coker College: Hartsville

College of Charleston

Graduate School, College of Charleston

Columbia College

Columbia International University

Denmark Technical College: Denmark

Erskine College: Due West

Florence-Darlington Technical College: Florence

Francis Marion University: Florence

Furman University: Greenville, SC

Greenville Technical College

Holmes Bible College: Greenville

Horry-Georgetown Technical College: Georgetown, Conway, Myrtle Beach

Johnson and Wales University: Charleston

Lander University: Greenwood

Limestone College: Gaffney

Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary: Columbia

Medical University of South Carolina: Charleston

Midlands Technical College: Columbia

Morris College: Sumter

Newberry College: Newberry

North Greenville University: Tigerville

Northeastern Technical College: Cheraw

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College: Orangeburg

Piedmont Technical College: Greenwood

Presbyterian College: Clinton

South Carolina State University: Orangeburg

South University: Savannah GA, Montgomery AL, Columbia SC, West Palm Beach FL

Southern Wesleyan University: Central

Technical College of the Lowcountry: Beaufort

The Citadel: Charleston

Tri-County Technical College: Pendleton

Trident Technical College: Charleston, Moncks Corner

Troy University: Shaw AFB

University of South Carolina System: Columbia, South Carolina

Voorhees College: Denmark

Williamsburg Technical College: Kingstree

Winthrop University: Rock Hill

York Technical College: Rock Hill

Sports and South Carolina

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