OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
500 East Capitol
PIERRE, S.D. 57501
MEDIA ADVISORY: Friday, July 24, 2009
CONTACT: Joe Kafka or Roxy Everson at 605-773-3212
PIERRE, S.D. – The following are news tips from offices and agencies within South Dakota State Government:
Friday, July 24, Kyle, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (MDT) - Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the itinerant office in Kyle. For more information, contact Tarah Jahnig, 605-773-3165.
Tuesday, July 28, Madison, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (CDT) – The Department of Labor will be holding a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 223 S. Van Eps Ave., Suite 101. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find a job. 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 605-256-5300. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Tuesday, July 28, Redfield, 1 - 3 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor 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.
Tuesday, July 28, Pierre, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (CDT) - The South Dakota Aeronautics Commission will hold its regular meeting in the DOT Commission Room (Room 200) of the Becker-Hansen Building, located at 700 E. Broadway Avenue. The public is welcome to attend. The meeting agenda can be found online at www.sddot.com. For more information, contact Sharon Anderson, 605-773-3574.
Wednesday, July 29, Rapid City, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (MDT) - The Department of Labor will be holding a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 111 New York Street, #107C. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. This no-charge seminar is open to the public. Some of the topics included are: job search and retention skills, networking, the hidden job market, resumes, applications and proper interview techniques. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-394-2296. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday, July 29, Mitchell, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor will hold 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, July 29, Pierre and DNN locations, 1 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor's Workers' Compensation Advisory Council will meet at the Kneip Building Conference Room 3, 700 Governors Drive in Pierre. DNN site locations are available at:
-- Aberdeen Department of Labor, 420 South Roosevelt Street
-- Rapid City Department of Human Services, 111 New York Street
-- Sioux Falls Department of Human Services, 811 East 10th Street
Parties interested in the workers’ compensation system are encouraged to attend this meeting. Questions may be directed to James Marsh at 605.773.6804 or by email at james.marsh@state.sd.us.
Thursday, July 30, Aberdeen, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor, located at 420 S. Roosevelt Street, will be holding a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) which is free and open to the public. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find a job. Some of the topics included are networking, finding the hidden job market, resumes, applications, and proper interview techniques. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-626-2340 prior to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
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