Employment | Workforce

Despite consistent visitation in recent years and record-breaking visitor spending, critical South Dakota tourist attractions remain subject to broader concerns as the peak tourist season begins. The most common challenge is finding adequate workforce.

While education can lead to higher paying careers, it all starts with finding that first actual job. At the most recent Board of Technical Education meeting, the state’s education leaders dove into the job placement rates.

The South Dakota Child Care task force, in partnership with the Hunt Institute, plans to release its 2024 findings shortly before the launch of the next legislative session.

The City of Sioux Falls launches a recruitment campaign to build avenues for interns to learn about important city jobs while getting paid. The campaign is the first for the city - spanning internship opportunities across all twelve of their departments.

Dakota State University wants more students to join the cyber workforce. With a unique hands-on workshop DSU faculty and students bring cyber skills to the classroom.

In an economy like the Black Hills tourism industry, recruiting the right workers is critical to keep the lights on and the visitors happy. That’s why the announcement of additional H2B visa opportunities for foreign workers could be a benefit to South Dakota.

State projections to 2032 for occupational employment show an expected growth in many job areas.

Joe Santos joins "In the Moment" to dig into the numbers of the July Jobs Report. He also explains the Sahm Rule indicator.

An organization created to help young South Dakotans find jobs is announcing expansion and new financial donations.

Schwann’s Company is making a larger investment in South Dakota than previously anticipated.