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Office of Gov. Dennis Daugaard
500 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, S.D. 57501
(605) 773-3212
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
CONTACST: Tony Venhuizen or Joe Kafka at 605-773-3212
News Tips For Feb. 23-March 1, 2013
Saturday, Feb. 23 through Monday, Feb. 25, Washington, D.C. – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will attend the winter meeting of the National Governors Association.
Monday, Feb. 25 – Wanblee, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MST - Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available in Wanblee. For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.
Monday, Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m. CST, Platte - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture will host “The Next Generation of Livestock Production” forum at the Platte Livestock Barn. For more information, contact Sarah Caslin at 605-773-3649.
Tuesday, Feb. 26 – Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:
- Kyle from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MST
- Dupree from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST
- Flandreau from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
- Canton from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
- Webster from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST
- Timber Lake from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST
For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.
Monday, Feb. 25, Watertown, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CST – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will have a veterans’ outreach representative available at the Lake Area Technical Institute, Student Services. Any veteran with questions about employment, job searches, career counseling or training may call Rick Gully at 605-882-5131 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Additional information is also available at www.sdjobs.org
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 6:30 p.m. CST, Magness Ranch - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture will host “The Next Generation of Livestock Production” forum at the Magness Ranch Livestock Barn. For more information, contact Sarah Caslin at 605-773-3649.
Tuesday, Feb. 26 – Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:
- Kyle from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MST
- Dupree from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST
- Flandreau from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
- Canton from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
- Webster from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST
- Timber Lake from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST
For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.
Tuesday, Feb. 26, through Thursday, Feb. 28 – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will hold itinerant office hours. Both job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services at no cost may visit or call during these office hours. More information on programs and services is available at www.sdjobs.org
v Itinerant office hours will be held at the following locations:
- Tuesday, Feb. 26, Sturgis, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. MST – at 941 E. Main St., Ste. 1. For more information, call Clyde Schwarting at 605-347-6253 during these office hours and 605-642-6900 at any other time.
- Tuesday, Feb. 26, Rapid City, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. MST – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area, Room 116 For more information on programs and services, call Lynette Engle, Kevin Dary, Joy Rehfeld or Dave Wong at 605-718-2956. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org
- Tuesday, Feb. 26, Redfield, 1 – 3 p.m. CST – at the Spink County Courthouse, third floor. For more information, call 605-472-0435 during these office hours or visit www.sdjobs.org
- Wednesday, Feb. 27, Webster, 1 – 3 p.m. CST – at the Day County Courthouse basement. For more information, call 605-345-4781 during these office hours or visit www.sdjobs.org
- Thursday, Feb. 28, Sturgis, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. MST – at 941 E. Main St., Ste. 1. For more information, call Clyde Schwarting at 605-347-6253 during these office hours and 605-642-6900 at any other time.
- Thursday, Feb. 28, Rapid City, 1 – 4 p.m. MST – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area, Room 116 For more information on programs and services, call Lynette Engle, Kevin Dary, Joy Rehfeld or Dave Wong at 605-718-2956. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org
- Flandreau – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation holds itinerant office hours, by appointment only, at the Flandreau Social Services office located at 218 E. 2nd Ave. Both job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services at no cost should call 605-256-5300 to arrange an appointment during office hours. More information on programs and services is available at www.sdjobs.org
Tuesday, Feb. 26, through Friday, Feb. 28 – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will host Job Search Assistance Programs (JSAP). JSAP is a workshop for people recovering from job loss or enhancing their job search skills. Trained instructors speak on modern-day techniques used to successfully find employment. Topics covered are: resume and cover letter writing, interviewing etiquette, networking effectively, using social media and much more. JSAP will be offered at the following locations:
- Tuesday, Feb. 26, Rapid City, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MST – at 111 New York St., #107C. For more information, call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org
- Wednesday, Feb. 27, Sioux Falls, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST – at 811 E. 10th St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-367-5300. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org
- Wednesday, Feb. 27, North Sioux City, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST – at 504 River Drive. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-242-5445 before 5 p.m., Monday, Feb. 25.
- Wednesday, Feb. 27, Yankton, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST – at 3113 Spruce St., Ste. 124. For more information, call 605-668-2900 or visit www.sdjobs.org
- Wednesday, Feb. 27, Spearfish, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MST – at 1200 North Ave. For more information, call 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org
- Wednesday, Feb. 27, Wagner, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST – at 106 S.E. Sheridan Ave. For more information, call 605-487-7607 Ext. 207 or 212 or visit www.sdjobs.org
- Thursday, Feb. 28, Rapid City, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MST – at 111 New York St., #107C. For more information, call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. CST, Pierre – The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) will hold its quarterly meeting at the Governor’s Inn. For more information contact the South Dakota Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities at 800-210-0143.
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m. CST, Madison - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture will host “The Next Generation of Livestock Production” forum at the Madison Livestock Barn. For more information, contact Sarah Caslin at 605-773-3649.
Wednesday, Feb. 27 – Wanblee, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (MST) - Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available in Wanblee. For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.
Wednesday, Feb. 27, through Thursday, Feb. 28 – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will have a veterans’ outreach representative available. Any veteran with questions about employment, job searches, career counseling or training may schedule an appointment. Additional information is also available at www.sdjobs.org The representatives will be available at the following locations:
- Wednesday, Feb. 27, Rapid City, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. MST – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, commons area. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Kenneth Mark Northrup at 605-394-2304. Additional information is also available at www.sdjobs.org
- Thursday, Feb. 28, Hot Springs, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. MST – at the Vet Hospital Domiciliary Ward, 7B classroom. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Patrick Herbst at 605-394-2326. Additional information is also available at www.sdjobs.org
Thursday, Feb. 28, Madison, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. CST – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will be holding upcoming test dates for the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). Testing will be held at the Madison Area Career Learning Center at 223 S. Van Eps Ave. The NCRC is an industry-recognized, portable, evidence-based credential that certifies essential skills needed for workplace success. If special circumstances need to be considered for different start times, individuals can set that up during the pre-registration. For more information about the NCRC or to register, please call 605-256-5300.
Thursday, Feb. 28 - Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:
- Kyle from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MST
- Dupree from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST
- Flandreau from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
- Canton from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
- Webster from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST
- Lemmon from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MST
For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.
Thursday, Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m. CST, Kimball - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture will host “The Next Generation of Livestock Production” forum at the Kimball Livestock Barn. For more information, contact Sarah Caslin at 605-773-3649.
Friday, Mar. 1 – Kadoka, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MST - Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available in Kadoka. For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.
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