Unemployed Due to COVID-19? Waccamaw Works Can Help!

If you were recently separated from employment due to the COVID pandemic, and have questions related to Unemployment Insurance, finding Re-employment, finding On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunities, or if you’re looking to return to school in order to Train for a New Career, please review the resources below and contact us today!

Your local Waccamaw Works Staff cares about you and we are standing by to assist you with your next steps to re-employment. Services are currently being offered Virtually and by Phone. Below are some of the reasons you may need to speak with someone locally:

For Unemployment Insurance (UI) Related Questions:
If your question is related to filing an unemployment claim, claim status, or any other issues related to unemployment insurance, then please review our Q&A Guide and Tutorial Guides to Filing for Unemployment Benefits first. If you cannot find the answer to your question on either of these links, please call the Waccamaw Center Hot Line (listed below) or email us at GetBackonTrack@WRCOG.org.

• Waccamaw Center Hot Line: 843-527-9815 (TTY 711) (Please be prepared to leave a message with your name, phone number, and your question. A local staff person will contact you as soon as possible to speak with you and/or schedule an appointment for you by phone)*

*Please understand that our local staff are not UI Claims Representatives and do not have access to your UI account.  However, our staff is very knowledgeable and have answers to basic questions and we may be able to walk you through your account as long as you have your Username and Password.

For Questions Regarding On-the-Job Training (OJT) and/or Classroom Training:
If you have questions about Job Searching, On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunities, or training for a new career, please contact the Career Specialist Hot Line listed below:

• Career Specialist Hot Line: 843-436-6140  (TTY 711) (If you do not receive an answer, please leave your name and phone number, your call will be returned as soon as possible)*

*OJT and classroom training opportunities are funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

**An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.