Episode 7: Reimagining the CCWD with Jay West

n this episode, South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director and Chair of the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD) William Floyd sits down with Jay West, former South Carolina Representative and now Director of Government Affairs and Executive Advisor for the Office of Regulatory Staff. West reflects on his early role in helping reimagine the CCWD and shaping the vision behind South Carolina’s Unified State Plan (USP), including a statewide portal that is in development. The conversation also highlighted how CCWD leaders across the state worked together to build the USP and set the stage for South Carolina’s new portal, which will be a virtual, interactive platform that helps South Carolinians connect to personalized education, training, and employment opportunities tailored to them. Listen on your favorite streaming service or BuzzSprout at bit.ly/4tBmA3w, and explore all episodes and resources at www.findyourfuture.sc.gov/theworks. For more information on career pathways, workforce programs, and employment resources across South Carolina, visit https://findyourfuture.sc.gov.