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PIERRE, S.D. – The following are news tips from offices and agencies within South Dakota State Government:

 

 

Thursday, March 9, Watertown, 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. (CST) - The Department of Labor’s South Dakota Career Center, along with the Watertown Area Career Learning Center, Lake Area Technical Institute and Lake Area Multi-District, will hold the 3^rd annual Watertown Area Women in Science Event for approximately 180 tenth graders from area high schools.  Keynote speaker Joanna Vitek, Watertown Police Chief, will speak at the DD Miller Auditorium, 200 9^th St. NE.  The students will then go to Lake Area Technical  Institute and attend six small group sessions presented by a cosmetics company chemist, a mortician, a biologist, an engineer, a dentist and a food science laboratory manager, all successful local women.  Local employers and organizations, including the South Dakota Department of Labor, will also have exhibits set up to encourage career exploration and give information on training and skills needed for science careers.  For more information, contact Julie LeVake, 882-6380.

Thursday, March 9, Sioux Falls, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (CST) – Gov. Mike Rounds will host the South Dakota State Pandemic Influenza Summit to discuss with South Dakotans what is being done at the state level to prepare for pandemic influenza and to encourage local entities to begin their planning. He will be joined by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt, Center for Disease Control and Prevention Director Julie Gerberding, and other federal officials who will outline the federal planning and response effort. The event will be held at the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center, 3200 W. Maple St. For more information, contact Doneen Hollingsworth, Secretary of Health, 773-3361.

Thursday, March 9, Watertown, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (CST) - The Department of Labor’s Watertown Career Learning Center will hold a six-hour Job Hunting Tips Workshop (JSAP) at the Watertown Career Center conference room, located at 2001 9th Ave. SW, Suite 200.  The workshop will cover:  assessing skills, abilities and strengths; how to and where to look for work; interviewing techniques; job retention/employee loyalty; setting career goals; and written communications, including resume writing, cover letter development, and applications. This workshop is provided at no charge.  To register, call 882-5080.

Thursday-Sunday, March 9-12, Sioux Falls - Game, Fish and Parks officials from both the Wildlife Division and the Parks and Recreation Division will be represented at the Sioux Empire Sportsmen’s Boat, Camping and Vacation Show in the Sioux Falls Arena and Civic Center. Department staff will be available to discuss fishing, hunting, camping and other outdoor-related topics. Each division will also have copies of its current publications. In addition, staff will be available to guide visitors through the steps of reserving campsites online. A computer will be set up at the booth, and with the help of staff, visitors can set up an account and make camping reservations during the show.

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