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            Office of Gov. Dennis Daugaard

500 E. Capitol Ave.

Pierre, S.D. 57501

605-773-3212

www.sd.gov

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Friday, April 7, 2017

CONTACT:  Tony Venhuizen or Kelsey Pritchard at 605-773-3212

 

                            

News Tips For April 8 – 14, 2017

 

Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s Public Commitments; Public Meetings:

 

Monday, April 10, 1 p.m. CDT, Pierre – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will be a guest on KGFX (1060 AM) South Dakota Perspective with Mark Swartzell.

 

Wednesday, April 12, 11:30 a.m. CDT, Watertown – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the 15th Annual Governor’s Leadership Luncheon at Lake Area Technical Institute.

 

Wednesday, April 12, 2 p.m. CDT, Madison – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Aspiration Awards at the Science Center at Dakota State University.

 

Thursday, April 13, 11:30 a.m. MDT, Rapid City – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Chemical and Biological Engineering expansion at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology.

 

Monday, April 10, 1 p.m. Vermillion – Lt. Gov. Matt Michels will speak at the STREAM Lab ribbon cutting at Jolley Elementary in Vermillion.

 

Wednesday, April 12, Watertown – First Lady Linda Daugaard will visit the Watertown High School Library in honor of National Library Week. Gov. Dennis Daugaard has proclaimed April 10-16 South Dakota Library Week in honor of the vital and continually evolving role of libraries in schools and communities. April is also School Library Month.

 

Monday, April 10, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The Board of Social Services will be holding a board meeting at 700 Governors Drive. To view the agenda or to find additional information, please visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=90.

 

Monday, April 10, 10:30 a.m., CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy will meet in the South Dakota Association of County Officials’ Board Room, 211 E. Prospect Ave. See http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/ for an agenda and meeting materials or contact Jennifer Stalley at 605-224-1721 or SDBMT@midwestsolutionssd.com for more information.

 

Tuesday, April 11, 9:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Economic Development Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, April, 11 at 9:30 a.m. CDT at 711 En Wells Ave. Please contact Cassie Stoeser, GOED finance director, at 605-773-GOED (4633) for more information.

 

Tuesday, April 11, 10 a.m. CDT – The South Dakota Abstractors Board of Examiners will hold a board meeting via conference call to review potential employment contracts for executive services for the board. Questions regarding meeting or testing may be directed to Viki Wilds at 605-558-1030, 605-366-2752 or sdabe@midconetwork.com. To view the meeting agenda, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=3.

 

Wednesday, April 12, 10 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Department of Labor and Regulation’s Workforce Development Council will hold its regular quarterly meeting at the Missouri River Plaza, 123 W. Missouri Ave., in the Sharpe Conference Room. This meeting is open to the public. To view the meeting agenda, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=111.

 

Tuesday, April 11, 3 – 4 p.m. CDT – The Health Care Solutions Coalition will meet via conference call on Tuesday. For information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=145.

 

Thursday, April 13, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Housing Authority will meet in the SDHDA Board Room in Pierre on Thursday. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=51.

 

Wednesday, April 12, 8:30 a.m. MDT, Deadwood – The Governor’s Tourism Advisory Board will meet at 8:30 a.m. MDT at SpringHill Suites in Deadwood. Contact Katlyn Richter, global public relations & media director, at 605-773-3301 or katlyn.richter@travelsouthdakota.com for more information.

 

Thursday, April 13, 9:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Transportation Commission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a meeting via conference call. Staff will be available in the Commission Room of the Becker-Hansen building located at 700 E. Broadway Ave. in Pierre. The public is invited to attend. To view the meeting agenda, posted 48 hours in advance, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=96. For more information contact Patricia Saukel at 605-773-3265.

 

Thursday, April 13, 3 p.m. CDT – The South Dakota Interagency Coordinating Council will meet via teleconference and Skype. An agenda, including call-in and access information will be posted at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=57.

 

Thursday, April 13, 8 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – The Board of Pardons and Paroles will meet at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. For an agenda and more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=74.

 

 

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Monday, April 10, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT, Wanblee – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available in Wanblee. For more information, contact Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

 

Monday, April 10, to Thursday, April 13 – Bring Your ‘A’ Game to Work encompasses seven different skills including Appreciation, Attitude, Attendance, Appearance, Ambition, Accountability and Acceptance. These soft skills and a willingness to take direction are generally more desired by employers than the specific skills a particular job requires. This is an 8-hour course offered in a one-day setting or in two four-hour settings. This workshop will be offered at the following locations:

  • Monday, April 10, 4 – 8 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the Career Learning Center, 730 E. Watertown St. This is the first of a two-part class. The cost of the entire course is $175 per person and includes a participant workbook and a work ethic proficiency exam. For more information, call the Career Learning Center at 605-394-5120.
  • Tuesday, April 11, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Pierre – at The Right Turn, 124 E. Dakota Ave.  The cost is $175 per participant with an hour lunch break. Contact Kriss at The Right Turn to sign up at 605-773-4755. The last day to sign up for this class is April 5.
  • Wednesday, April 12, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – at Southeast Technical Institute, 2320 N. Career Ave. This 8-hour course will prepare you to earn the Certificate of Work Ethic Proficiency through an online assessment. The cost is $99 per participant. For more information contact Southeast Technical Institute at 605-367-6040.
  • Wednesday, April 12, 4 – 8 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the Career Learning Center, 730 E. Watertown St. This is the second of a two-part class. The cost of the entire course is $175 per person and includes a participant workbook and a work ethic proficiency exam. For more information, call the Career Learning Center at 605-394-5120.
  • Thursday, April 13, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Pierre – at The Right Turn, 124 E. Dakota Ave.  The cost is $175 per participant with an hour lunch break. Contact Kriss at The Right Turn to sign up at 605-773-4755. The last day to sign up for this class is April 5.

 

Tuesday, April 11, to Thursday, April 13 – 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, April 11, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Aberdeen – at 420 S. Roosevelt St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-626-2340 prior to 5 p.m. on Monday, April 10. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday April 12, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – at 811 E. 10th St. Registration required. For more information or to register, call 605-367-5300.
  • Thursday, April 13, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Huron – at 333 9th St. SW, in the Huron Campus Center, Hohm Conference Room. For more information, call 605-353-7155 or visit www.sdjobs.org.   
    • Thursday, April 13, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT, Watertown – at 2001 9th Ave. SW, Suite 200. For more information, call 605-882-5131 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Tuesday, April 11, to Wednesday, April 12 – 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. Itinerant office hours will be held at the following locations:

 

  • Tuesday, April 11, 1– 3 p.m. CDT, Redfield – at the Spink County Court House, third floor or call 605-472-0435 during these hours and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, April 11, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, Sturgis – at 1401 Lazelle St., Meade Room or call 605-641-0965 during these office hours and 605-642-6900 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, April 12, 1– 3 p.m. CDT, Webster – at the Day County Court House basement or call 605-345-4781 during these hours and 605.626.2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, April 12, 1 – 4:30 p.m. CDT, Wagner – at the City Hall, 60 S. Main. For more information, call 605-487-7607 Ext. 207 or 212 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Tuesday, April 11 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant office locations. For more information, contact Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

  • Kyle from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Dupree from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MDT
  • Canton from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Flandreau from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Wessington Springs from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

 

Wednesday, April 12 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant office locations. For more information, contact Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

  • Wanblee from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Timber Lake from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
  • Flandreau from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Salem from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

 

Thursday, April 13 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant office locations. For more information, contact Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

  • Canton from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT
  • Kyle from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Flandreau from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Webster from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Lemmon from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT
  • Armour from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT

 

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