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500 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD57501
(605) 773-3212
MEDIA ADVISORY: Friday, August 20, 2010
CONTACT: Joe Kafka or Roxy Everson at 605-773-3212
PIERRE, S.D. – The following are news tips from offices and agencies within South Dakota State Government:
Saturday, August 21, Huron, 7 p.m. (CDT) – The Season Championship of Wissota 100 Racing will be held at the Dakota State Fair speedway in Huron. For more information, contact Jerome Hertel, 605-353-7340 or visit www.dakotapromotions.com.
Monday, August 23, Pierre, 8 a.m. (CDT) - The Pierre Lottery office opens for business in its new location at 711 East Wells Avenue. The office, including the PierreValidationCenter, will now be located on the top floor of the CapitolLakePlaza building. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. For more information, contact Kelly Thompson, Director of Advertising and Public Relations, South Dakota Lottery, 605-773-5770.
Monday, August 23, Rapid City, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (MDT) - The Department of Labor will hold a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 111 New York Street, #107C. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. This no-charge seminar is open to the public. Some topics included are: job search and retention skills, networking, the hidden job market, resumes, applications and proper interview techniques. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-394-2296. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Monday, August 23, Wanblee, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (MDT) - Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available in Wanblee. For more information, contact Emily Currey, 605-773-3165.
Monday, August 23, Rapid City, 11:30 a.m. (MDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will join SDN Communications for the Project Connect South Dakota groundbreaking ceremony. The Project will benefit rural hospitals, schools, libraries and public safety agencies with bigger broadband pipes to provide high-tech services for citizens. The event will be held at the Rapid CityRegionalHospital (tent on the South side). For more information, contact Joe Kafka, 605-773-3212.
Monday, August 23, Pierre, 1 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor's Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council will hold a meeting and public hearing at the Kneip Building, Conference Room 3, 700 Governors Drive. Parties interested in the workers’ compensation system are encouraged to attend this meeting. DDN sites are scheduled for the meeting at the following locations:
-Aberdeen, Department of Labor, 420 South Roosevelt Street
-Rapid City, Department of Human Services, 111 New York Street
-Sioux Falls, Department of Human Services, 811 East 10th Street
Tuesday, August 24, Webster, Kyle - Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:
-Webster from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CDT
-Kyle from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. MDT
For more information, contact Emily Currey, 605-773-3165.
Tuesday, August 24, Spearfish, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (MDT) – The Department of Labor will hold a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 1300 North Avenue. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. Some topics included are job search and retention skills, networking, the hidden job market, resumes, applications and proper interview techniques. It is provided at no charge and open to the public. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-642-6900. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Tuesday, August 24, Pierre, 10 a.m. (CDT) – The Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council will hold a meeting and public hearing at the KneipBuilding, Conference Room 3, 700 Governors Drive. Parties interested in the unemployment insurance system are encouraged to attend this meeting. DDN sites are scheduled for the meeting at the following locations:
-Aberdeen, Department of Labor, 420 South Roosevelt Street
-Rapid City, Department of Human Services, 111 New York Street
-Sioux Falls, Department of Human Services, 811 East 10th Street
Questions may be directed to Unemployment Insurance Division Director Don Kattke at 605-626-2310 or by email to don.kattke@state.sd.us.
Tuesday, August 24, Sioux Falls, 11:30 a.m. (CDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will attend a groundbreaking and reception at the UniversityCenter (60th Street North and Career Avenue). For more information, contact Joe Kafka, 605-773-3212.
Tuesday, August 24, Sioux Falls, 1 p.m. (CDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will speak at the South Dakota International Trade Conference being hosted by The U.S. Department of Commerce, District Export Council and the Great Plains International Trade Association. The event is being held at the HolidayInnCityCenter. For more information, contact Joe Kafka, 605-773-3212.
Tuesday, August 24, Redfield, 1 – 3 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor will hold itinerant office hours at the Spink County Courthouse, third floor. Both job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services at no cost may visit or call 605-472-0435 during these office hours. More information on programs and services is available at www.sdjobs.org.
Tuesday, August 24, Pierre, 1:30 p.m. (CDT) - The Aeronautics Commission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will conduct a meeting in the DOT Commission Room (Room 200) of the Becker-HansenBuilding, located at 700 E. Broadway Avenue. The public is welcome to attend. To view the meeting agenda, visit www.SDDOT.com. For more information, contact Bruce Lindholm, 605-773-3574.
Wednesday, August 25, Sioux Falls, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (CDT) – The Department of Labor will hold a Job Search Assistance Program at 811 East 10th Street. The JSAP class is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find a job. Some topics included are networking, finding the hidden job market, resumes, applications and proper interview techniques. It is provided at no charge and open to the public. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-367-5300.
Wednesday, August 25, Rapid City, 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. (MDT) - The Department of Labor will hold a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 111 New York Street, #107C. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. This no-charge seminar is open to the public. Some topics included are job search and retention skills, networking, the hidden job market, resumes, applications and proper interview techniques. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-394-2296. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday, August 25, ClearLake, Wanblee - Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:
-ClearLake from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CDT
-Wanblee from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. MDT
For more information, contact Emily Currey, 605-773-3165.
Wednesday, August 25, Yankton, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (CDT) – The Department of Labor will hold a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at TechnicalEducationCenter, located at 1200 West 21st Street. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. Some topics included are networking, the hidden job market, resumes, applications and proper interview techniques. It is provided at no charge and open to the public. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-668-2900.
Wednesday, August 25, Webster, 1–3 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor will hold itinerant office hours at the Day County Courthouse basement. Both job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services at no cost may visit or call 605-345-4781 during these office hours. More information on programs and services is available at www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday, August 25, Lake Preston, various times/events – LakePreston will be South Dakota’s Capital for a Day. Join Gov. Mike Rounds, First Lady Jean Rounds and state agency leaders for activities including afternoon tours and meetings, followed by the Capital for a Day Expo featuring many state services and a community dinner with comments from Gov. Rounds. For a full agenda with times of events, please visit www.capitalforaday.sd.gov. For more information, contact Kris Erickson, 605-773-3662 or kris.erickson@state.sd.us.
Wednesday, August 25, Lake Preston, 2:30-5:30 p.m. (CDT) - Members of the Lake Preston community are invited to have their child’s safety seat inspected to ensure it is properly installed during the Capital for a Day event. Trained technicians will be available in the bus parking lot north of the school. To learn more about Project 8 and the free child safety seat inspections occurring throughout the state, please visit the program’s website at http://www.state.sd.us/project8/default.htm. For more information, contact Emily Currey, 605-773-3165.
Thursday, August 26, Webster, Hayti, Kyle - Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:
-Webster from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CDT
-Hayti from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CDT
-Kyle from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. MDT
For more information, contact Emily Currey, 605-773-3165.
Thursday, August 26, Watertown, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor will hold a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 2001 9th Avenue Southwest, Suite 200. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. Some topics included are job search and retention skills, networking, the hidden job market, resumes, applications and proper interview techniques. It is provided at no charge and open to the public. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-882-5131. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Thursday, August 26, Pierre, 9 a.m. (CDT) - The Transportation Commission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a meeting in the DOT Commission Room (Room 200) of the Becker-HansenBuilding, located at 700 E. Broadway Avenue. The public is welcome to attend. To view the meeting agenda visit www.SDDOT.com. For more information contact Amy Campbell at 605-773-5105.
Thursday, August 26, teleconference, 9 a.m. (CDT) - The South Dakota Petroleum Release Compensation Fund Board will meet by teleconference. The meeting site is Conference Room #109 located on the main floor of the Department of Revenue and Regulation Pierre office, 445 East Capitol Avenue. For more information, contact the Petroleum Release Compensation Fund office, 605-773-3769.
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