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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, Aug. 30, 2013

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

 

                            

News Tips For Aug. 31 – Sept. 6, 2013

 

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Saturday, Aug. 31, to Monday, Sept. 2, Huron – The South Dakota State Fair will be held. For a list of events and more information, visit www.sdstatefair.com or call 605-353-7340.

 

Saturday, Aug. 31, 10:30 a.m. CDT, Huron – The SD Legislative Beef Show will take place at 10:30 a.m. CDT at the SD State Fair 4-H Complex. For more information, visit http://news.sd.gov/newsitem.aspx?id=14992 or contact Ty Eschenbaum at 605-773-5146.

 

Tuesday, Sept. 3, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT, Murdo – Pesticide Container Recycle Collection will be held at the SD DOT Yard from 9 a.m.-noon CDT. For more information, contact Brad Berven at 605-773-3724.

 

Tuesday, Sept. 3, to Wednesday, Sept. 4 – 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, Sept. 3, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at 111 New York St., #107C. For more information, call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org.      
  • Wednesday, Sept. 4, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – at 811 E. 10th St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-367-5300. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
  •  Wednesday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Pierre – at 116 W. Missouri Ave. For more information, call 605-773-3372 or visit www.sdjobs.org. 
  • Wednesday Sept. 4, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Yankton, Minimum Security Unit – at Yankton Minimum Unit 178, Mickelson Drive. The JSAP is a free workshop for inmates only. For more information visit www.sdjobs.org.
  •  Wednesday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, Spearfish – at 1200 North Ave. For more information, call 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.    

 

Tuesday, Sept. 3, to Thursday, Sept. 5 – 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, Sept. 3, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. MDT, 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 available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, Sept. 4, 12 – 3 p.m. CDT, Mobridge – at the Mobridge Economic Development office, 205 2nd St. E., Ste. 1. For more information on programs and services call 605-380-8930 during these office hours or visit www.sdjobs.org. 
  • Thursday, Sept. 5, 1 – 3 p.m. CDT, Britton – at the Marshall County Community Hall. Parties interested in using these services can visit or call 605-448-2682 during these office hours. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Sept. 5, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, Sturgis – at 941 E. Main St., Ste. #1. For more information, call Jamie Maine at 605-347-6253 during these office hours and 605-642-6900 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Sept. 5, 1 – 4 p.m. MDT, 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, Sept. 3 - Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:

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

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

 

Wednesday, Sept. 4 - Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:

  • Wanblee from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Britton from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Faulkton from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Woonsocket from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

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

 

Wednesday, Sept. 4, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. MDT, 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.

 

Wednesday, Sept. 4, to Thursday, Sept. 5 – 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:

  • Wednesday, Sept. 4, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Sisseton – at the Sisseton Department of Labor office at 205 E. Oak. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Rick Gully at 605-882-5131 or 605-698-3964. Additional information is also available at www.sdjobs.org.
    • Wednesday, Sept. 4, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – The Department of Labor and Regulation will have a veterans’ outreach representative available at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Surbeck Center. Any veteran with questions about employment, job searches, career counseling or training may call Patrick Herbst at 605-394-2326 for more information or to schedule an appointment.  Additional information is also available at www.sdjobs.org.  
    • Thursday, Sept. 5, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, Spearfish, Black Hills State University – at 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, Sept. 5, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. MDT, 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 also available at www.sdjobs.org

 

Wednesday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. CDT, Winner – Pesticide Container Recycle Collection will be held at the Tripp Co. Recycling Center from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. CDT. For more information, contact Brad Berven at 605-773-3724.

 

Thursday, Sept. 5, 2 – 4 p.m. CDT, North Sioux City, Community Center – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be holding a job fair at the North Sioux City Community Center at 205 Sodrac Drive. The job fair is for anyone seeking full- or part-time, permanent, temporary or seasonal employment. It is open to the public at no cost and provides a chance to showcase yourself, share your resume, check out available jobs and meet with multiple local employers. For questions or to request more information, call 605-242-5445 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Thursday, Sept. 5 - Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:

  • Kyle from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MDT
  • Dupree from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
  • Armour from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Flandreau from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Canton from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Plankinton from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Hayti from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. CDT
  • Webster from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Lemmon from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MDT
  • Gettysburg from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. CDT

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

 

Friday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT, Kadoka - Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available in Kadoka. For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

 

Friday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Madison – The Madison Area Career Learning Center will be testing for the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC™) at 223 S. Van Eps Ave. The 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. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

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 can be found at www.sdjobs.org.

 

 

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