CHARLESTON, S.C. - Hospitality and Accommodation employers were some of the first to close their doors due to COVID-19. As one of South Carolina’s largest industries, many of these businesses have started to reopen and there is great demand to rehire with new health and safety measures in place.
Starting with the week of August 26, the Labor Market Information Division (LMI) of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) will be introducing a six-week series entitled Lifeboat Jobs that will identify the most in-demand industries and jobs available right now.
Based on data culled and analyzed by the LMI Division, DEW identifies these positions as the most relevant to South Carolina job seekers and employers.
LMI will provide help to job seekers by publishing a set of current positions that workers can step into immediately during these unpredictable times to ensure a steady paycheck while considering the next step for their career path.
Click here to explore Lifeboat jobs for Hospitality/Accommodation industry, including potential career paths for waiters, servers, food service manager, lifeguards and more.
To view all of the Lifeboat jobs, visit the Labor Market Information Division's Publications Page.
Twenty-nine Lifeboat job areas are available. As job seekers preview positions, they access the following information:
- Skills needed to land a Lifeboat job
- Similar occupations that allow for an easy transition into, and out of , a Lifeboat job
- Entry-level and median salary information for each occupation in the graphic
- Skills you will learn while working a Lifeboat job
- Education requirements for ascending the career ladder beyond the Lifeboat job
Over the course of the next few weeks, the DEW website will feature Lifeboat jobs focused in the areas of the Retail Trade Industry, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing, Information & Computer Science and Support/Customer Service.
As you prepare for a Lifeboat Job position, consult the Career Transitions database at the Charleston County Public Library Website (CCPL). You will need your library card number to access the database remotely. This is an online career guidance resource designed to support a variety of job seekers during the search process from beginning to end. In addition to employment workforce resources available on the library’s website, staff are always here to help you in your job-seeking journey. With a little bit of practice and self-patience, you will be ready to take on the next steps in your future career. If you would like more information about changing careers during difficult circumstances, assistance in finding resources, tips on how to get the job-hunting process started or more, please reach out to us at CCPL by email, chat or text. You may also call us at 843-805-6930, leave a voice message, and a library staff member will return your call. Remember, you are not alone.