For Employers

We partner with a broad network of employers and companies to find the best fit for Work In Progress job seekers.

Please call us at 803.758.0066 to hear how we can provide your company with job seekers who want to work.

Utilize our staff for screening potential employees.  Let our Employment Specialist train with your new employee and we can provide continued training, job coaching support, and future up-training of work skills. We match work candidates abilities with employer's hiring needs to maximize success.

Hire our work candidates. Utilize our staff for screening potential employees.  Let our Employment Specialist train with your new employee and we can provide continued training and job coaching support. There are no fees to employer or employee. We save you money on advertising and recruiting new employees.

A simple phone call to our office (803-758-0066) and a list of your hiring needs. Tell us what type of skill set you are searching for in a potential employee, and we will perform the screening and search for the perfect employee.

If an employer is not satisfied with the work candidate's performance, let the Employment Specialist know. The Employment Specialist can step in and provide training and behavioral intervention to teach, coach, and create the employee you need at your company.

The right training and follow-along services creates a trained employee aware of and knowledgeable of safety and risk management. This employee and their Employment specialist can help you reduce risk. Work In Progress can help your staff become more aware of ergonomic work methods, saving your company time and money. The hiring company hires participants directly. All hiring and employment  policies and procedures apply the same as with any other employee.

Over 30 years there are many employers who have hired and  trusted Work In Progress and program participants.  To name a few:  Walmart, Aramark, Sodexho, Riverbanks Zoo, SC State Museum, SC State Employees, Office of Mental Health, CVS, Walgreens, Nephron, Home Depot, Lowes, Kroger, City of Columbia, Cola Fireflies, and so many more

Work Opportunity Tax Credit - Save your Company money with tax credits.

Work In Progress can help employers connect with job seekers whose employment qualifies the employer for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).

Work Opportunity Tax Credit Quick Reference Guide

Frequent questions about the Work Opportunity Tax credit.

Welcome New Job

"This partnership helped us find an employee who fits in, works hard, and makes our day run smoother. We found a person looking for a career not just a job."

-Employer

Resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the SC Department of Mental Health's Mobile Crisis Team, statewide, toll-free, 24/7 at 833-364-2274 or by email at mobilecrisis@scdmh.org.

988 Lifelione
Call 988 if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.
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Hopeful Minds
The One Stop Shop for Mental Wellbeing Resources. View flyer.
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MHA
Resources and tools for mental health awareness.
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NAMI
Improving the quality of life for individuals who live with mental illnesses.
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We are extremely passionate about the people we serve and love providing people with what they need to succeed for years to come!

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