COLUMBIA, S.C., Dec. 12,
2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T has announced that it filled
more than 180 new jobs in South
Carolina in 2014, part of more than 300 jobs filled
statewide this year. Further, the company has hired more than
26,000 people across the U.S. during that same period.
In addition to those jobs already filled in South Carolina this year, AT&T currently
has more than 50 openings available across the state. Of those
positions, more than 40 are newly-created jobs in areas including
retail and technicians.
"AT&T is a great South
Carolina company and we couldn't be more excited that they
continue to find success in our state," said Governor Nikki R. Haley. "They have been doing business
in South Carolina for more than
135 years and currently employ 2,000 of our citizens. We look
forward to seeing that number grow for many years to come."
"Each new job not only opens the door to a better future for the
employee, but it strengthens the community and economy of our
state," said Senate President Pro Tempore Hugh K. Leatherman. "In an economy where
companies have many choices for where to invest dollars and locate
employees, this is good news for South
Carolina."
"Advanced communications networks, operated by skilled workers,
are vital for economic growth," said House Speaker Jay Lucas. "I'm thrilled for what these new jobs
mean for South Carolina families
and for our state's economy. The work these South Carolinians are
doing will lead to even more job growth by helping other businesses
innovate and expand. The General Assembly is committed to working
with major employers in our state like AT&T to make sure
South Carolina remains a place
where new technologies and industry can thrive."
Much of the hiring has been spurred by AT&T's Project
Velocity IP (VIP). Project VIP is an investment plan to expand and
enhance IP broadband networks to support customer's growing desire
for mobile, ultra-fast and reliable access to everything on the
Internet, particularly video.
"As our lives continue to be impacted by innovations that range
from connected cars to a connected home, and from wearable
technology to mobile Internet, AT&T understands that investing
in infrastructure is just part of helping South Carolinians benefit
fully from the opportunities powered by today's technologies," said
Pamela Lackey, President of AT&T
South Carolina. "We also need employees who understand the exciting
potential of these technologies and who are committed to providing
the outstanding service customers expect and deserve. We appreciate
all the hard work by Governor Haley, Speaker Lucas, Senator
Leatherman, and all the members of the General Assembly in building
and maintaining a policy environment that welcomes businesses that
want to invest and create job opportunities in our state."
AT&T currently employs more than 2,000 employees throughout
South Carolina and consistently
hires new talent. More information on AT&T's current
South Carolina jobs openings can
be found here. Military veterans can learn more about careers at
AT&T at att.jobs/doing-great-things/military.
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network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high
speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile
Internet, AT&T also offers the best global wireless coverage,
based on offering roaming in more countries than any other U.S.
based carrier, and offers the most wireless phones that work in the
most countries. It also offers advanced TV service with the
AT&T U-verse® brand. The company's suite of IP-based
business communications services is one of the most advanced in the
world.
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