Governor Appoints First Director of OSWD [Video]

Governor McMaster appoints a new Director within the DEW.

On Monday, December 9, 2024, Governor McMaster appointed Dr. Rebecca Battle-Bryant as the first director of the Office of Statewide Workforce Development, a position that was signed into law in 2023, and housed within the Department of Employment and Workforce.

Dr. Battle-Bryant will be tasked with coordinating, aligning, and directing workforce efforts across the state. She is currently the president and owner of Battle Plan Consulting, LLC, and previously served as Director of Webster University’s Columbia Metropolitan Campus.

A graduate of Auburn University, Dr. Battle-Bryant said of the Governors nomination she will use her experience and knowledge “…to simplify making connections between prospective employees and employers in South Carolina.”

The appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.

Press Release from the Governor’s Office below:COLUMBIA, S.C. –Governor Henry McMaster today announced his appointment of Dr. Rebecca Battle-Bryant as the first director of the Office of Statewide Workforce Development (OSWD) housed within the S.C. Department of …