Welcome to the

South Carolina Chapter of IAWP!

On behalf of members from all points of the state, the South Carolina Chapter of IAWP welcomes you to its website!

 

IAWP is a worldwide organization of professionals employed in public and non-profit programs that provide Employment Services, Unemployment Insurance, Labor Market Information, Job Training and a variety of services related to the workforce needs of citizens, businesses and organizations. If you work in or are interested in any aspect of the workforce arena, you qualify to be a member of IAWP!

Founded in 1913, IAWP (formerly IAPES--the International Association of Personnel in Employment Security) predates much of the United States legislation that created and consolidated many of the programs that now comprise the national workforce development system. It is the oldest and most widely recognized organization for professionals working in employment programs, providing a myriad of services, benefits, educational programs, legislative awareness activities and recognition avenues for members and the organizations in which they are employed.

In a nutshell, the SC Chapter of IAWP is THE educational professional organization for those interested or involved in workforce programs. As you can tell from the mission statement below, education (or member enhancement) is a vital part of the organization.

 

IAWP Mission Statement

The International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) is a worldwide professional association available to all individuals with a common interest in workforce systems.  IAWP equips members for success providing the highest quality of education, leadership, information exchange, and recognition of excellence through a network of local, regional, and international chapters preparing members for the workforce challenges of tomorrow.        

 (Adopted November 2005)

 

IAWP Code of Ethics

As a Member of the International Association of Workforce Professionals, I will ...

UPHOLD the standards of my profession;
SEARCH continually for new truths, methods and techniques;
KEEP myself fully informed of all developments in workforce systems.
COOPERATE with all others in this field in the use of common knowledge;
ACCEPT membership in this association as a personal responsibility;
DEDICATE myself actively to discharge these obligations; and
DECLARE myself to that end.

 

If this sounds like the group for you, please go to MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS to find out what we have to offer!