Gov. Henry McMaster announces first Director of Office of Statewide Workforce Development
Originally published by Mayra Parrilla Guerrero for WIS News 10
Governor Henry McMaster announced on Monday who he appointed as the first director of the Office of Statewide Workforce Development (OSWD).
Dr. Rebecca Battle-Bryant will hold the position created by the Statewide Education and Workforce Development Act and signed into law by McMaster in 2023.
“As South Carolina continues to break economic development records and attract tens of thousands of new jobs—many in innovative industries—there has never been a more critical time to streamline and optimize our workforce development efforts,” said Governor Henry McMaster. “Dr. Rebecca Battle-Bryant’s extensive experience with South Carolina’s workforce programs will build upon our nationally recognized success and ensure our workforce is prepared to meet the demands of the future.”