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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, Jan. 3, 2013

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

 

                            

News Tips For Jan. 4 – 10, 2013

 

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

 

Monday, Jan. 6, 9 a.m. CST, Sioux Falls – The Department of Labor and Regulation’s Board of Accountancy will be holding a meeting via conference call. To view the meeting agenda and conference call information, visit http://accountancy.sd.gov/board.aspx. For more information, call 605-367-5770. 

 

Tuesday, Jan. 7, 11 a.m. CST, Pierre – The South Dakota Commission on Gaming will hold a special meeting by telephone conference call on Tuesday, Jan. 7, beginning at 11 a.m. CST (10 a.m. MST). For information on how the public can participate, you can access the special meeting notice online at http://gaming.sd.gov/meetings.aspx. For more information, contact Larry Eliason, Executive Secretary, South Dakota Commission on Gaming, at 605-773-6050.

 

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 8:30 a.m. CST, Pierre – The South Dakota Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission will hold a meeting and hearing in Conference Room 1, first floor of the MacKay Building, 800 Governors Dr. in Pierre.

 

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 9:30 a.m. CST - The South Dakota Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology will meet via teleconference. For public access information and an agenda, see http://doh.sd.gov/boards/speechpath/calendar.aspx or contact Executive Secretary Carol Tellinghuisen at 605-642-1600.

 

Friday, Jan. 10, 1 p.m. CST – The DENR Board of Water and Natural Resources will meet over the Digital Dakota Network at sites in Pierre, Aberdeen, Brookings, Mitchell, Rapid City, Sioux Falls and Watertown. Some key agenda items include a public hearing to adopt the 2014 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plan, several funding applications and amendments, Section 319 applications, and Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds annual reports. For a complete agenda, visit http://denr.sd.gov/boards/2014/bwnr0114.pdf. For more information, contact Elayne Lande at 605-773-4216.

 

 

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Monday, Jan. 6, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MST, Wanblee, Phillip – Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available in Wanblee and Phillip. For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

 

Saturday, Jan. 4, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. CST, Madison – The Madison Area Career Learning Center will be testing for the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) at 223 S. Van Eps Ave. The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC™) is an industry-recognized, portable, evidence-based credential that certifies essential skills needed for workplace success. The NCRC proves you have the workplace skills needed to succeed at your new job. For more information about the NCRC or to schedule your seat to test, please call 605-256-5300.

 

Monday, Jan. 6, to Thursday, Jan. 9 – The 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:

  • Monday, Jan. 6, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CST, Watertown – at the Lake Area Technical Institute, Student Services. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Rick Gully at 605-882-5131. Additional information is also available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 8, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. MST, Rapid City – at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Surbeck Center. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Patrick Herbst at 605-394-2326. Additional information is available at www.sdjobs.org.   
  • Thursday, Jan. 9, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MST, Spearfish – at Black Hills State University in the Student Union Building Room 3, in the Vet’s Headquarters. For questions or additional information, please call Kevin Klunder at 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Jan. 9, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. MST, Hot Springs – 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 available at www.sdjobs.org.

 

Tuesday, Jan. 7 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:

  • Kyle, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MST
  • Dupree, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST
  • Timber Lake, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST
  • Clark, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. CST
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Wagner, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST
  • Miller, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Howard, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Desmet, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Wessington Springs, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Fort Thompson, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST

For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

 

Tuesday, Jan. 7, to Thursday, Jan. 9 – 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 to be covered include resume and cover letter writing, interviewing etiquette, networking effectively, using social media and much more. JSAP will be offered at the following locations:

  • Tuesday, Jan. 7, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST, Aberdeen – at 420 S. Roosevelt St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-626-2340 prior to 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, Jan. 7, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MST, Rapid City – at 2330 N. Maple Ave. For more information, call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org.     
  • Wednesday, Jan. 8, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST, Sioux Falls – at 811 E. 10th St. For more information, call 605-367-5300 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 8, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MST, Spearfish – at 1300 North Ave. For more information, call 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 8, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST, Pierre – at 116 W. Missouri Ave. For more information, call 605-773-3372 or visit www.sdjobs.org. 
  • Thursday, Jan. 9, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST, Watertown – at 2001 9th Ave. SW., Ste. 200. For more information, call 605-882-5131 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Jan. 9, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST, Huron – at the Huron Community Campus, Fine Arts building, located at 939 Ohio Ave SW. For more information, call 605-353-7155 or visit www.sdjobs.org.  

 

Tuesday, Jan. 7, to Thursday, Jan. 9 – 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, Jan. 7, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. MST, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area, room 116. For more information on programs and services, call Lynette Engle or Joy Rehfeld at 605-718-2956 during these office hours. Additional information is available at www.sdjobs.org.    
  • Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1 – 3 p.m. CST, Webster – at the Day County Courthouse basement. For more information, call 605-345-4781 during these office hours or visit www.sdjobs.org.   
  • Thursday, Jan. 9, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MST, Sturgis – at 941 E. Main St. Suite #1 or call 605-347-6253 during these office hours and 605-642-6900 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Jan. 9, 1 – 4 p.m. MST, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area, Room 116. For more information on programs and services, call Kevin Dary or Dave Wong at 605-718-2956 during these office hours. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org. 

 

Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1:30 – 4 p.m. CST – Commercial Applicators Training: Public Health

  • Aberdeen
  • Brookings
  • Huron
  • Lemmon
  • Mitchell
  • Pierre
  • Rapid City (HOST)
  • Sioux Falls
  • Watertown
  • Winner

For more information, please contact the Dept. of Ag at 605-773-3724.

 

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 9:30 – 3:15 p.m. CST – Commercial Applicators Training: Structural/Industrial/Stored Products

  • Aberdeen
  • Brookings
  • Huron
  • Mitchell
  • Rapid City
  • Sioux Falls (Host)
  • Watertown
  • Winner

For more information, please contact the Dept. of Ag at 605-773-3724.

 

Wednesday, Jan. 8 – Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:

  • Wanblee, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MST
  • Britton, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST
  • Faulkton, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Woonsocket, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Clear Lake, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST

For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

 

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. MST, Fort Meade – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be conducting a Veterans’ Outreach Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) at Fort Meade Hospital, Building 88.  For questions or additional information, please call Kenneth Mark Northrup at 605-394-2304 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Thursday, Jan. 9, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CST, Watertown – The Department of Labor and Regulation in collaboration with Lake Area Technical Institute, Watertown Chamber, Watertown Development Company and NE Society for Human Resource Management will host a job fair for all Post-Secondary students. This event will be held on the campus of LATI – New Student Center. To register (no charge) as an employer, please email Lisa Johnson at lisam.johnson@state.sd.us or call 605-882-5131.

 

Thursday, Jan. 9 – Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:

  • Kyle, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MST
  • Dupree, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST
  • Armour, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Webster, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST
  • Lemmon, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MST

For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

 

Flandreau – The 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.

 

Madison – The Department of Labor and Regulation would like any veteran with questions about employment, job searches, career counseling or training to call Brenda Franken at 605-256-5300 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Additional information is available at www.sdjobs.org.

 

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