Trident
Workforce
Investment
Board
Annual Report
2010-2011
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Introduction to the Trident Workforce Investment Board
The Trident Workforce Investment Board (TWIB) is made up of private sector businesses,
community based organizations, partners and representatives from the education system, and the
Department of Social Services and the Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW).
THE TWIB MISSION: The Trident Workforce Investment Board works to develop the
region’s workforce by providing high quality workforce development programs and services
to our customers.
THE TWIB VISION: To increase the employment, retention, and earnings of workers,
and as a result, improve the quality of the workforce, reduce welfare dependency, and
enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the Nation.
Role of the Board
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Provide fiscal and programmatic oversight
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Establish policies to carry out the board’s workforce development mission
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Create a local workforce vision and provide leadership
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Act as a community convener to insure workforce concerns are addressed and collaborative
relationship are formed
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Serve as an information broker of value-added workforce intelligence
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Promote the utilization of workforce development programs and services to business and
industry
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Connect with strategic relationships and alliances
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Create a strategic plan as a base for ongoing continuous improvement
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Map resources to identify programs, duplication, and opportunities
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Deliver the strategic mission of the South Carolina Workforce Investment Board to the
Trident region
TWIB Committees
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Assist staff in development of long range strategies
for the operation of mission-related activities and
strategies of the SC Works Trident System.
Review all system reports and ensure performance
measures are in line with state requirements.
Monitor performance of SC Works Trident centers
as well as the WIA system.
ONE STOP COMMITTEE
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Assist staff in developing and reviewing programs
and services offered and the policies, practices and
procedures of the SC Works Trident System,
including local, state and federal compliance, as well
as other concerns to maximize the agency’s
administrative and organizational effectiveness.
Work closely with city, county, and state economic
development agencies, as well as business
leadership, to develop policy recommendations and
partnerships which help develop and strengthen all
economic development initiatives in the region, as
well as oversee the administration of the Incumbent
Worker Training funds.
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Assist staff in developing and reviewing programs and services for youth between the ages of 17-21, as well
as the policies, practices, and procedures of the SC Works Trident System’s youth activities, including local,
state, and federal compliance, as required.
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Financials
TWIB funding is provided through the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. The Trident Workforce
Investment Board’s 2010-2011 budget reflected expenditures of $5,064,945 in formula WIA funds.
2010-2011 Budget for WIA and ARRA
Funds
$2,500,000
Funds
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$0
Adult
WIA
Adult
$2,320,605
Dislocated Worker
Dislocated Worker
$1,108,343
Youth
Youth
$1,635,997
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Adult Programs
The WIA Adult Program provides services to adults aged 18 and older in accordance with Section
101 of WIA. The goal of the Adult Program is to assist clients in achieving self-sufficiency by
providing access to core, intensive, training, placement, and post follow-up services through the SC
Works Trident System and its partners.
The WIA Adult Program exceeded Its FY10-11 enrollment,
placements, and training goals.
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14,322 attended a WIA Informational Session
3,905 adults were served in the WIA program
1,685 adults received training
1,686 adults entered employment after exiting the WIA program
The average earnings of adults exiting the program in PY 10 was $21,411 and in PY
11 was $21,567
Depending on eligibility, clients enrolled in the Adult program may receive:
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Core services: initial assessment, job search, placement assistance and career counseling.
This service is available to all customers.
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Intensive services: in-depth assessment, counseling, career planning, and pre-vocational
services. This is available for unemployed individuals unable to obtain jobs through core
services or employed individuals needing additional training services to reach selfsufficiency.
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Training services are also available for those who meet intensive services eligibility but
are unable to obtain employment through those services.
Robert Smalls
Mr. Robert Smalls enrolled in the WIA program in June 2011
hoping to enter a training program that would set him on the
path to a new and rewarding career. After looking at training
options with his case manager, Ron Howard, he decided that
the Facility Maintenance Technician program at Trident
Technical College’s St. Paul's Parish Site would be a good fit.
The Facility Maintenance Technician program covers a wide
variety of skills, and graduates leave the program with a
national certification.
Mr. Smalls graduated from the program on September 22,
2011. Several companies in the area had representatives on
site to conduct interviews with the graduates after the
graduation ceremony. Darby Development Company interviewed Mr. Smalls, and offered him a job a
week later. Darby Development Company has twenty apartment and mobile home communities in
the area, so Mr. Smalls will gain a great deal of knowledge and experience in his new position. Mr.
Smalls started working with Darby Development and utilized an On-The-Job (OJT) contract.
Mr. Smalls stated "The training program at Trident Technical College was a great tool to get me
where I am today in my career.”
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Dislocated Worker Program
A Dislocated Worker is defined as an individual 18 years of age or older who falls under one of the
following categories:
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General Dislocated Worker: An individual who has been terminated or laid off, has
received a notice of termination or layoff from employer, is eligible for or has exhausted
unemployment benefits and is unlikely to return to a previous industry or occupation, or
has been employed for a duration sufficient to demonstrate attachment to the
workforce, but is not eligible for unemployment compensation due to insufficient
earnings, or having performed services for an employer not covered under a state
unemployment compensation law; and is unlikely to return to a previous industry or
occupation.
Plant Closure: an individual who has been terminated or laid off, or has received a
layoff notice, from employment as a result of any recent (two years or less) permanent
closure of, or any substantial layoff (two or more workers) at a plant, facility, or
enterprise.
180 Days Prior Notice: An individual employed at a facility at which the employer has
made a general announcement that such facility will close within 180 days.
Self-Employed/Unemployed: An individual who was self-employed but is
unemployed as a result of general economic conditions in the community in which the
individual resides or because of natural disasters.
Displaced Homemaker: An individual who has been providing unpaid services to
family members in the home, and has been dependent on the income of another family
member, but is no longer supported by that income; due to death, divorce, legal
separation, permanent job loss, permanent disability or other personal reasons causing
economic hardship, and is unemployed and experiencing difficulty in obtaining or
upgrading employment.
As in the Adult Program, clients are provided access to Core, Intensive, Training, Placement and
Post Follow-up Services. Priority of service is provided to covered veterans who are eligible for
Dislocated Workers Services as appropriate. Veterans are given priority over non-veterans when
spending limitations are in effect.
For PY10-11, the WIA Dislocated Workers Program met its
enrollment, placements, and training goals.
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846 Dislocated Workers were served
490 Dislocated Workers entered employment after exiting the WIA program
The average earnings of Dislocated Workers exiting program in PY 10 was $16,535
and in PY 11 was $17,545
Joseph Crouse
Mr. Joseph Crouse entered the WIA program as a dislocated worker. He was interested in pursuing
a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant. He was very assertive and persistent in pursuing the
Certified Nursing Assistant program at Trident Technical College. Mr. Crouse began the Certified
Nursing Assistant program training and tested and passed the NACES exam. He was issued his state
nurse aid registry and completed his clinical training at Unihealth. During his time there, he made an
impression upon the staff and captured the hearts of the patients. After clinical training, he continued
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to visit the residents. He later secured a Certified Nursing Assistant position at Unihealth and is
presently planning to pursue an Associate’s Degree of Nursing this year. The most remarkable thing
we learned about Mr. Crouse is that he cared for his elderly mother during his training.
WIA Youth Program
The Youth Program prepares youth between the ages of 17-21 for postsecondary educational
opportunities, linking academic and occupational learning, career paths, and employment. Programs
include tutoring, study skills training and instruction (including dropout prevention), leading to
completion of secondary school alternative school services, mentoring, paid and unpaid work
experience – such as internships and job shadowing – occupational skills training, leadership
development, and supportive services. Participants also receive guidance, counseling and follow-up
services to encourage them to pursue post-secondary education.
For PY10-11, the WIA Youth Program met its enrollment,
placements, and training goals.
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3,323 attended an orientation
667 Youths were served
540 entered training
318 earned their credential
203 entered employment or education
Tyree Gasque
Tyree Gasque came to Palmetto Youth Connections looking to attain
his GED. Tyree had no idea that the additional training he would
receive through Palmetto Youth Connections would give him the
credentials to qualify for a job that had previously turned him down. "I
came to Palmetto Youth Connections and I didn't know what to
expect," said Tyree. "I started meeting with my Career Coach and I had
an open mind about the career training classes she recommended. I
trusted my Career Coach to lead me towards a successful future," said
Tyree. Tyree's first step towards a new career was attaining his GED.
He enrolled in GED preparation classes through Charleston Adult
Education. He was committed to his education and passed his GED
after just a month of preparation classes.
"I'd tell new students that they have to take responsibility for their own success. I asked questions in
class and I stayed late to work on my skills. I passed the GED test because I worked hard at it. I’m
proud of myself for this accomplishment," said Tyree.
After attaining his GED, Tyree enrolled in customer service training designed and facilitated by the
National Retail Federation. This nationally recognized training program in customer service prepares
employment candidates to become qualified customer service professionals. "I never thought twice
about customer service," said Tyree. "After taking this class, I realized that happy customers are the
driving force to a successful business," he continues. After passing the National Retail Federation
credential exam in customer services, Tyree updated his resume and started applying for jobs. He
applied online for a job at Lowe's and was called in the next day for an interview.
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"I applied for a job at Lowe's before I got my GED and received my certificate in customer service
and they didn't look twice at my application. This time, the hiring manager called me right away and I
was offered a supervisory position in customer service. The education and skills I gained while
working with Palmetto Youth Connections has given me an advantage over the rest," said Tyree.
Tyree enjoys his job at Lowe's and hopes that it will lead him to greater career opportunities in the
future. "Palmetto Youth Connections gave me the training I needed to start my career. I have
already received recognition for my excellent customer service skills from my employer and I know
I'll continue to get better with time," said Tyree. He plans to continue working at Lowe's and hopes
to start college in the fall.
Trident Workforce Investment Board Five Year Strategic Plan
In 2007 the South Carolina State Workforce Investment Board (SWIB) developed Local Workforce
Investment Board (LWIB) Standards for the 12 LWIB’s in the state. The standards to be addressed
included:
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Strategic Planning;
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Resource Alignment;
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Support of a Quality One-Stop System;
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Support for Youth;
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Funding Oversight; and
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Fiscal and Performance Accountability.
These six standards are steps towards addressing critical issues identified during the state’s strategic
planning process, including the need to better collaborate economic development and workforce
development efforts in order to better identify skill requirements of the region, as well as strengthen
the relationship between the LWIB’s and the state.
In an effort to align the TWIB with the LWIB standards, the Trident Workforce Investment Board
Five Year Strategic Plan identifies the following principal goals:
1. To strengthen the collaboration between the Workforce Board and the region’s economic
development organizations;
2. To develop SC Works Centers - which are uniformly market-driven, skills-based, and
functionally managed and integrated. Our goal is to have a seamless delivery of services in each
Trident location, with certified SC Works in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties;
3. To preserve and create jobs while building and maintaining a skilled workforce;
4. To meet the skill-needs of existing and emerging regional employers, high growth occupations,
and under-skilled participants;
5. To continue to develop and refine innovative service delivery strategies for the region;
6. To advance participants through progressive levels of education and training as efficiently as
possible, gaining education and workforce skills of measurable value at each level, and ensuring
all levels of education and training are closely aligned with jobs and industry customers that are a
part of the regional economy; and
7. To continue to provide priority of services, including receipt of employment, training, and
placement services in any job training program to veterans and spouses of certain veterans who
meet the program's eligibility requirements.
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The Trident Workforce Investment Board diligently considered those industry clusters the
Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) intends to pursue according to its strategic plan.
Based upon these clusters and realizing the needs of target industries is essential for successfully
attracting and recruiting, the TWIB has identified five (5) industry clusters to concentrate WIA
funding in an effort to prepare, build, and maintain a skilled workforce to adequately meet the needs
of those CRDA targeted industries. The TWIB clusters are:
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Manufacturing
Transportation and Logistics
Biomedical/Medical
IT Services
Specialty Trade Contractors
The strategic plan will guide the policy and funding decisions of the board and will be reviewed at
least on an annual basis.
Training Programs
The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 requires training providers apply to the Trident
Workforce Investment Board (TWIB) for certification as an eligible training provider. The Statewide
List of Certified Training Providers includes all training programs that are currently certified by one
or more Boards. Trident Technical College (TTC) is the largest provider of training programs for
those enrolled in the WIA program at SC Works Trident. From certificates to associate degrees,
TTC offers a host of programs at campuses located throughout the tri-county area and in a variety
of formats and instructional modes. For PY10 SC Works Trident had approximately 404 WIA
participants enrolled in various programs at TTC. For PY11 this number was approximately 362
WIA participants. Despite this decrease, TTC remains the largest and one of the most successful
training providers in the WIA program at SC Works Trident System. Some of the more popular
training programs are: HVAC, Warehouse/Distribution/Logistics, Facilities Maintenance Technician,
and Certified Production Technician. Below is a sample of training programs aligned with the TWIB
Strategic Plan.
HVAC TRAINING PROGRAM
The HVAC training program is a 4 – 6 month course
comprised of 4 week courses as follows: Basic HVAC
Maintenance, Advanced HVAC Maintenance, HVAC
Troubleshooting Course, EPA HVAC Refrigerant
Certification Exam Prep and Exam. The course covers
performance of scheduled preventive maintenance on
residential air conditioning and electric heating equipment,
which includes cleaning, servicing and operational checkout.
Participants learn the basic functions of residential
equipment, the refrigeration cycle, and the operation and
testing of electrical controls. In addition, participants learn techniques and procedures in
troubleshooting and making repairs to residential air conditioning and electric heating equipment and
the use of electric meters and pressure gauges to determine proper operation and charging of the
system. 55 WIA participants entered one of the HVAC programs for PY10/11. 38 participants
successfully completed the program, and 6 are still in the training.
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A+ CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
The A+ Certification, a testing program sponsored by the Computing Technology Industry
Association (CompTIA), certifies the competency of computer service technicians. Major computer
hardware and software vendors, distributors, resellers and publications support the program. To
become certified, participants must pass two exams: A+ Essentials and A+ Practical Application. 26
WIA participants entered into the A+ Certification program in PY10/11. Nine participants
successfully completed the training and 11 participants are still in the training program.
CDL TRAINING PROGRAM
The CDL course provides students with 160+ hours of training
with certified instructors learning truck driving skills. Students
receive at least 54 hours of classroom time, 54 hours of range
time, 16 hours of driving time (including 3 hours of night
driving), and 36 hours of observation. The course takes 4-6
weeks to complete. Graduates of this program have gained
full-time truck driving positions. 76 WIA participants entered
into the CDL program in PY 10/11. 61 participants have
successfully completed the training.
CERTIFIED PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM
The Certified Production Technician Program is a 184hour training program which prepares students to
secure employment in the manufacturing sector which
labor market information indicates is on the rise in the
tri-county area. The students attend class 5 days a
week for eight hours each day where ‘soft skills’ such as
managing time, being a team player, and having a
positive attitude, are highly emphasized. Graduates of
this training have gained entry-level job skills through
the following classes: Basic Safety, Introduction to
Math, Introduction to Hand Tools, Introduction to Power Tools, Introduction to Blueprints,
Thinking Critically and Solving Problems, Introduction to the PC, Lean Manufacturing – Just in Time
Production and Quality, Basic Communication Skills, Basic Employability Skills, Measuring and the Use
of Measurement Tools, and Manufacturing Assembly Skills. This training opportunity came as a
result of a collaboration of the TWIB and the Low Country Manufacturers Council. 64 WIA
participants entered into the CPT program in PY10/11. There were 48 graduates from this training
program in PY10/11 and 10 participants are still in the training.
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CERTIFIED MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM
The Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Training Program
is a six-month program that prepares students to secure
employment in the medical field. Students are required to take
86 quizzes/exams, 50 spelling exams, process 100 data
entry/insurance claims, complete 23 term papers, complete Red
Cross CPR certification, and take 5-100 vital signs. After
successful completion of the program, participants are qualified
to take the Medical Office Assistant certification exam. 167 WIA
participants entered into the CMA Program in PY 10/11. There
were 116 graduates from this training program in PY10/11 and
28 participants are still in this training.
Business Services
The building and maintaining of a qualified and motivated workforce is critical to the success of
businesses in South Carolina. SC Works Trident gives businesses the tools they need to stay
competitive in the labor market, find the right employee and make it easier to manage their
workforce.
The SC Works Trident Centers provide employers with valuable resources to recruit qualified
employees from a variety of backgrounds and skill sets. Services include local and state initiatives to
aid in recruitment, employer training programs and business retention and expansion efforts.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT)
On-The-Job Training is designed to fulfill the needs of local employers by allowing them to train new
hires while they are working and learning the job skills and information for productive and successful
job performance. Employers make all the hiring decisions, tailor the training, and can be reimbursed
up to 75% of the trainee's hourly wages.
Employers also save on recruiting, screening, and new employee training costs. OJT is provided for
occupations with an established hourly wage. Training length is negotiable and there is no cost for
OJT services. In PY10/11, SC Works Trident had over 30 OJT Contracts across our five clusters
which was a marked increase over the previous year’s four OJT contracts.
OJT's Industry Cluster Breakdown
PY-11
10%
Other
23%
Biomedical
Creative Design
33%
Specialty Trade
17%
7%
Manufacturing
Administrative
10%
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PY 11 - OJT's Hourly Wage Rate
20.00 - 23.99
4
16.00 - 19.99
3
12.00 - 15.99
8
8.00 - 11.99
15
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Duration of Training (Weeks)
BUSINESSES SERVICES TRAINING
Per the One-Stop Certification Standards for Employer Services, the SC Department of Employment
and Workforce issued a Business Services Training RFP to procure a vendor to develop and deliver
training to workforce professionals to teach them how to engage and serve the business community.
The Hayes Approach, a private consulting firm in Greenville, SC, was chosen to implement a
statewide, nationally-recognized Business and Employer Services curriculum from the Dynamic
Works Institute.
The training took place over one year and includes an on-going assessment of participant’s skill
attainment. The program consisted of the following components: Online Courses, Classroom
Instruction, Workplace Applications, and Certification Exams. Participants who passed the Business
and Employer Services Certification Exam in June 2012 gained certification approved by the National
Association of Workforce Professionals. The yearlong training was provided to members of the SC
Works - Trident Business Services Team who all earned their certification (pictured below).
WORKKEYS PROFILING GRANT
The Trident Workforce Investment Board (TWIB) was awarded a grant in the amount of $16,900 in
PY 2011 from the South Carolina State Workforce Investment Board (SWIB) through the SC
Department of Employment and Workforce (SC DEW) to fund WorkKeys® profiling. The profiling
was conducted for employers located in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties. The TWIB
chose Phillips Staffing out of Greenville, SC to conduct the profiles.
The WorkKeys® job profiling system is a job analysis system developed by American College Testing
(ACT), a national, non-profit testing company, which helps businesses identify the skills and skill
levels employees must have to perform particular jobs effectively. It also gives individuals a clear
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picture of the skill levels they need to qualify for and be successful in the jobs they want. When used
with the assessments, instruction, and reporting, job profiling allows students and workers to make
decisions about appropriate jobs and to identify areas they need to strengthen in pursuing their
education and career goals.
Phillips Staffing is a licensed ACT WorkKeys® Profiler trained, licensed, and authorized by ACT to
conduct WorkKeys® profiles. The profiling procedure is designed to systematically develop accurate
profiles through a task analysis used to select the tasks most critical to a job, a skill analysis used
to identify the skills and skill levels required at the entry level and for effective performance on that
job, and skill ranking, which determines which WorkKeys® skills are the most critical to the job.
Phillips Staffing successfully delivered WorkKeys® profiles for a number of entry-level positions at
five (5) tri-county businesses. A Summary Report and debriefing with the management staff was also
conducted.
General Activities
A number of changes and activities took place in PY10/11 to the operation and general services of
SC Works Trident, below are a few highlights.
SC WORKS CENTERS
The SC Works Centers went through several changes in PY 10/11. The SC Works Berkeley Center
received new cubicles and a new layout to provide customers with easier access and more privacy.
SC Works Dorchester also upgraded to a new cubicle system and received facility upgrades as well
as a new VoIP phone system.
With the integration of the SC Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW) into the SC
Works Centers, SC Works Charleston welcomed SCDEW staff in the center to provide integrated
services out of the center. As a result of additional staff in the center, increased bandwidth was
installed in SC Works Charleston. A 10MB connection was run to the center to accommodate
additional internet traffic. In addition, through a grant that Goodwill received, all computers in all
three SC Works Trident centers were upgraded to Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010.
PROCESS
SC Works Trident also revamped the intake process for WIA services. Individuals interested in the
WIA program must first attend a WIA information session at their nearest SC Works Center. The
session lasts about one hour and provides information regarding the program’s eligibility criteria,
mission, types of assistance available and much more. After attending a information session,
customers then fill out a WIA Intake Packet and return it to an SC Works Center. Next, an
Eligibility Appointment is made for the customer to determine eligibility for the WIA program.
Individuals identified as eligible are referred to Adult Education to complete a Test of Adult Basic
Education (TABE) assessment. After the TABE assessment has been completed, customers meet
with a Workforce Specialist to begin enrollment.
LEVERAGING OF FUNDS
As the regional transportation planning agency, the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of
Governments was awarded a Job Access and Reverse Commute Voucher Grant from the Federal
Transportation Authority. The BCDCOG will use the grant to provide transportation vouchers to
Workforce participants. The transportation vouchers will be utilized for eligible riders who are
transportation disadvantaged, allowing them to take full advantage of the best and most cost
effective transportation option to and from training and/or work.
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AWARD
The BCDCOG and Trident Technical College were recipients of a National Association of
Development Organizations (NADO) 2012 Innovation Award. The award recognizes SC Works
Trident’s relationship with Trident Technical College and collaboration in workforce training
especially in regard to the Certified Production Technician (CPT) training.
ACCESS POINT
An access point in the Town of Ravenel was implemented in PY11. Services are offered at the
Charleston County Services Center in Ravenel on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1pm-4:30pm.
Information on available WIA services, Information Sessions, training and job placement is offered
from this facility.
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
In PY10, we began collecting customer comments via comment cards in each center. Customers are
encouraged to provide comments and place them in locked boxes located in each center.
Comments are circulated to the staff once a week to boost morale throughout the centers. In PY11,
SC Works Charleston received 591 comments; SC Works Berkeley received 436 comments; and
SC Works Dorchester received 213 comments.
A Business Services Customer Survey was developed and distributed to all current business
customers as well as placed on our website for easy access by businesses. Results of the survey will
be evaluated bi-weekly and distributed to the Performance Review Committee as well as the Board.
WORKSHOPS
A series of Career Readiness Workshops were setup to teach customers a variety of skills when job
seeking. Workshops cover topics such as: SC Works Online and Your Job Search, Resume Writing,
Essential Interviewing Skills, Workplace Etiquette, Networking, and Barriers to Employment.
Workshops are offered in all three SC Works Trident centers. A full schedule is located on our
website.
JOB FAIRS
Job fairs continue to be held in the SC Works Trident centers. In PY10/11 80 job fairs were held at
SC Works Charleston, 56 job fairs were held at SC Works Dorchester. The job fairs benefit both
employers and job seekers by giving companies who are hiring the opportunity to interview
candidates in one location. Job fairs also give our customers the opportunity to meet with
companies who are hiring, have an interview, and potentially are hired all in one day.
Executive Committee
Jan Cappellini, Steven Brower, Tommy Pruitt, Angelia Washington, Maryann Wagner
The Executive Committee is responsible for the development and annual review of the strategic plan
in pursuing the mission of the Board and recommending appropriate modification. They ensure all
actions taken by the TWIB are in compliance with the By-Laws and perform an annual review of the
By-Laws. They provide an annual slate of officer nominations to the Board. The Executive
Committee educates/orients Board members on the duties of the TWIB and the TWIB members.
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Business Development Committee
Steve Brower (Chair), Steve Dykes, Jon Baggett, Kimberly Sturgeon, Bernadette Herbert, Jennet
Robinson Alterman, Tommy Pruitt, Gene Butler
The Business Development Committee oversees analysis of the local labor market to ensure the
workforce needs of current and new employers are met. The Committee also oversees the
Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWT).
One-Stop Committee
Arnold Collins, Andrew Maute, Dottie Karst, Butch Clift, Angelia Washington, Jacquelyn Renegar,
Jan Cappellini, Morgan Fancher, Jim Friar, Lisa Gowans, Frank Oakley
The One-Stop Committee provides oversight and support of all aspects of the SC Works Trident
delivery system, this includes:
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Oversight and support of SC Works Trident Operator(s) including delivery of core and
intensive services.
Oversight of the development of the SC Works Trident System while ensuring compliance
with the Workforce Investment Act.
Reviewing and making recommendations on proposals submitted for funding.
Monitoring and reporting on contractor performance as measured against the contract.
Oversight of the preparation of the annual plan to be presented to the TWIB for approval.
Other duties as assigned by the Chair.
Performance Review Committee
Tommy Pruitt (Chair), Jim Friar, Butch Clift, Jeff Messick, James Law
The Performance Review Committee reviews all system reports and ensures performance measures
are in line with state requirements. This Committee monitors performance of SC Works Trident
centers as well as the WIA system. The Performance Review Committee also reviews all requests
from companies to be included on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).
Youth Advisory Council
Angelia Washington (Chair), Jan Cappellini, Lillie Mae Caldwell, Butch Clift, Marvin Dickerson,
Barbara Flynn, Susan Friedrich, Latrina Holmes-Lucas, Melba Hope, Julie Kornahrens, Deborah
Loyal, Jacquie Muir, Jane Riley-Gambrell, Ashley Standafer, Heather Crosby, James Villeponteaux,
Baustista Williams
The Youth Advisory Council is responsible for providing oversight of the development of the Youth
Services system to include Service Centers and guidance for all aspects of youth programs and
activities conducted by the TWIB. They also review and make recommendations on proposals
submitted for funding, monitor and report on contractor performance as measured against the
contract, ensure that the Youth Council acts within the guidelines established by the TWIB, and
accept responsibilities delineated for the Standing Committees as applicable to youth services.
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Board Members
The Trident Workforce Investment Board (TWIB) promotes economic well-being locally by:
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Improving employment opportunities for workers by enriching their knowledge base,
growing their skill set and identifying job openings
Providing employers and businesses access to qualified workforce and specialized training
Guiding the region’s workforce policy priorities and investments
Assisting the reemployment of workers during time of economic transition
Board Member List
Tommy Pruitt
Angelia Washington
Maryann Wagner
General Dynamics
Rhodia
Welded Tube- Berkeley
Jannet Robinson
Alterman
Jon Baggett
Center for Women
Dorchester County Economic
Development
Gene Butler
Lillie Mae Caldwell
Berkeley County Economic
Development
Berkeley County Adult
Education
Butch Clift
Charleston County Human
Services
EIDeCo
Arnold Collins
Steven Brower
Carolina Starches
Jan Cappellini
Alternative Staffing
Allison Dennis
Santee Cooper
Marvin Dickerson
Morgan Fancher
Jim Friar
Alcoa, Mt. Holly
SC Vocational Rehabilitation
JMF Services LLC
Susan Friedrich
Lisa Gowans
Charleston County Adult
Education
SC Department of Employment
& Workforce
Bernadette Herbert
Dottie Karst
James Law, Jr.
Charles Foster
Caldwell Banker United
Leatherwood Electronics
Manufacturing Inc.
Telamon Corporation
Gil Leatherwood
Deborah Loyal
Andrew Maute
Jeff Messick
Loyalty Business Services
Sheet Metal Workers’ AFL CIO
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Frank Oakley
Charleston County Department
of Social Services
Paul Patterson
Kimberly Sturgeon
DuPont
Trident Technical College
James Villeponteaux, III
Charleston County Housing &
Redevelopment Authority
Dorchester County School
Montez Martin
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