Episode #9
Youth Employment Site with Lt. Governor Pamela Evette
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director and Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD) Chair William Floyd welcomes South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette for an important conversation on youth employment and the growing demand for tomorrow’s workforce. Evette shares what she’s hearing directly from businesses across the state, why soft skills matter, and how the Youth Employment Site (YES) helps teens connect with seasonal and part-time work, as well as career exploration opportunities. The discussion highlights the impact of internships, hands-on experience, and early exposure to career pathways—including a powerful story from a young apprentice at ZF Transmission whose on-the-job learning helped him discover his true calling in engineering. For additional information about career pathways, workforce programs, and employment resources across South Carolina, please visit https://findyourfuture.sc.gov Connect with Find Your Future SC on social media for updates, resources, and workforce initiatives: Instagram: @fyf_sc Twitter: @FYFSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindYourFutureSC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/find-your-future-sc/ YouTube: @findyourfuturesc Follow along to stay informed about opportunities supporting South Carolina’s current and future workforce.
