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Office of Gov. Dennis Daugaard
500 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, S.D. 57501
(605) 773-3212
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, Jan. 20, 2012
CONTACT: Tony Venhuizen or Joe Kafka at 605-773-3212
News Tips for Jan. 21-27, 2012
Monday, January 23, Pierre 1 p.m. (CST) - The South Dakota Commission on Gaming will hold a special meeting by telephone conference call on Monday, January 23, 2012, beginning at 1 p.m. CST ( noon Mountain Time). The special meeting notice can be viewed at http://gaming.sd.gov/meetings.aspx For more information, contact Larry Eliason, Executive Secretary, South Dakota Commission on Gaming, at 605-773-6050.
Monday, January 23, Sioux Falls, 9 a.m. (CST) – 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 locations, visit http://accountancy.sd.gov/meetings_and_agendas.htm For more information, call 605-367-5770.
Monday, January 23, North Sioux City, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (CST) – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be holding a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at City Hall, 504 River Dr. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. Some of the 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- 242-5445. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org
Tuesday, January 24, Rapid City, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (MST) – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be holding itinerant office hours at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area. Both job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services at no cost may visit or call 605-718-2956 during these office hours. More information on programs and services is available at www.sdjobs.org
Tuesday, January 24, Redfield, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. (CST) – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be holding 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
Wednesday, January 25, Mitchell, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (CST) – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be holding a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 1321 N. Main St. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. Some of the 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 605-995-8060. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org
Wednesday, January 25, Yankton, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (CST) – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be holding a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 1200 W. 21st St. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. Some of the 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 605-668-2900. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org
Wednesday, January 25, Spearfish, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (MST) – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be hosting a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 1300 North Ave. The JSAP is a free 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: résumé and cover letter writing, interviewing etiquette, networking effectively, using social media and much more. For more information, call 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org
Wednesday, January 25, Sturgis, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (MST) – 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 Kevin Klunder at 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org
Wednesday, January 25, Webster, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. (CST) – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be holding itinerant office hours at the Day County Courthouse basement. Both job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services.
Thursday, January 26, Pierre, 9 a.m. (CT) --The Transportation Commission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a meeting in the Commission Room of the Becker-Hansen Building, 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 Carol Postulka at 605-773-3265.
Thursday, January 26, Aberdeen, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (CST) – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be holding a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 420 S. Roosevelt St. The JSAP is a free 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: résumé and cover letter writing, interviewing etiquette, networking effectively, using social media and much more. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-626-2340 prior to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org
Thursday, January 26, 9 a.m. – 12 a.m. (MST) – The Department of Labor and Regulation will hold weekly office hours at the Black Hills State University Career Center at 1200 University; located in the basement of Woodburn Hall. Veteran’s Employment Representative Kevin Klunder will be available to speak with students, drop-ins are welcome. For more information call 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org
Thursday, January 26, Hot Springs, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (MST) – The Department of Labor and Regulation will have a veterans’ outreach representative available at the Vet Hospital Domiciliary Ward, 7B classroom. Any veteran with questions about employment, job searches, career counseling or training may call 605-394-2304 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Additional information is also available at www.sdjobs.org
Thursday, January 26, Rapid City, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (MST) – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be holding itinerant office hours at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area. Both job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services at no cost may visit or call Dave Wong at 605-718-2956 during these office hours. More information on programs and services is available at www.sdjobs.org
Friday, January 27, Rapid City, 8 a.m. (MST) – The Department of Labor and Regulation’s Board of Technical Professions will be holding a meeting at 2040 West Main St., Ste. 304. To view the meeting agenda, visit http://dlr.sd.gov/bdcomm/btp/default.aspx. For more information, call 605-394-2510.
Friday, January 27, 2012, Fort Pierre, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (CST) – The South Dakota Task Force on Teen Driving Safety will hear the results of a study of driver education in South Dakota at its meeting at the AmericInn Conference Center, 312 Island Drive, Fort Pierre, S.D. The task force also will review South Dakota highway crash statistics and take public testimony on issues involving teen driving. A complete agenda is available at http://dps.sd.gov/enforcement/highway_safety/teen_driving_taskforce.aspx
For more information, contact Terry Woster, 605-773-3178.
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