500 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD57501
(605) 773-3212
MEDIA ADVISORY: Wednesday, November 25, 2009
CONTACT: Joe Kafka or Roxy Everson at 605-773-3212
Monday, November 30, Sioux Falls, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (CST) – The Department of Labor will have a veterans’ employment representative on the campus of Southeast Technical Institute at the Mickelson Education Center located at 2320 North Career Avenue. DOL can assist with employment assistance, support services, job search information, direct job referrals and eligibility determinations. Learn more at www.sdjobs.org.
Tuesday, December 1, Rapid City, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (MST) - The Department of Labor will hold 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 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.
Tuesday, December 1, Spearfish, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (MST) – The Department of Labor will hold a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 1300 North Avenue. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. Some 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 605-642-6900. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Tuesday, December 1, Sioux Falls, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. (CST) – The Department of Labor will have a veterans’ employment representative on the campus of Southeast Technical Institute in the Technology Center located at 2327 North Career Avenue. DOL can assist with employment assistance, support services, job search information, direct job referrals and eligibility determinations. Learn more at www.sdjobs.org.
Tuesday-Wednesday, December 1-2, Pierre, 1 p.m. (CST) - The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will hold a Mental Health Summit in the Amphitheater at the George S. Mickelson Criminal Justice Center, located at 1302 E. Hwy. 14. The intent of this Summit to bring together individuals in state government, federal government, the private sector, military and veteran network partners to strategically discuss how to combat the stigma relating to mental health, to identify the expertise within our state, and to develop dialogue to ensure our military members and their families are properly served. For more information, call 605-773-8242.
Wednesday, December 2, Sioux Falls, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (CST) - The Department of Labor will hold a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 811 East 10th Street. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. Some 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 605-367-5300. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday, December 2, Rapid City, 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. (MST) - The Department of Labor will hold 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 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, December 2, Pierre, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (CST) - The Department of Labor will hold a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 116 West Missouri Avenue. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. Some 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 605-773-3372. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday, December 2, Yankton, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (CST) - The Department of Labor will hold a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at Technical Education Center, 1200 W. 21st St. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. Some 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 605-668-2900. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday, December 2, Aberdeen, 9:30 a.m. (CST) – Gov. Mike Rounds will be in Aberdeen for an economic development announcement. The announcement will be held at the Dakota Regional Commerce Center, 516 Production Street North, First Floor. For more information, contact Mary Lehecka Nelson, Governor's Office of Economic Development, 605-773-3301 or mary.leheckanelson@state.sd.us.
Wednesday, December 2, Sisseton, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (CST) - The Department of Labor will have a veterans’ outreach representative available at the Sisseton Local Office, located at 205 East Oak. Any veteran with questions about employment, job searches, career counseling or training may call 605-698-3964 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Additional information is also available at www.sdjobs.org.
Thursday, December 3, Aberdeen, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (CST) - The Department of Labor, located at 420 S. Roosevelt Street, will hold 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 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, December 2. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Thursday, December 3, Sioux Falls, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (CST) - The Department of Labor will hold a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 811 East 10th Street. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. Some 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 605-367-5300. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Thursday, December 3, Watertown, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (CST) - The Department of Labor will hold a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 2001 9th Avenue SW Suite 200. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. Some 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 605-882-5131. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Thursday, December 3, Yankton, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (CST) - The Department of Labor (DOL) will have a veterans' representative on the campus of Mount Marty College in front of the Bede Art Gallery to provide student veterans with services. DOL can assist with employment assistance, support services, job search information, direct job referrals and eligibility determinations. Learn more at www.sdjobs.org.
Thursday, December 3, Britton, 1–3 p.m. (CST) - The Department of Labor will hold office hours at the Marshall County Community Hall. These office hours are available for both job seekers and businesses interested in receiving employment services at no cost, including veteran services, training programs and unemployment insurance. Parties interested in using these services can visit or call 605-448-2682 during these office hours. Additional information on programs and services can be found at www.sdjobs.org.
Thursday-Friday, December 3-4, Pierre, 1 p.m. (CST) - The South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Commission will hold the December meeting at the Pierre Ramkota. The Commission will be listening to proposals and information items from GFP staff, including the proposal to increase the pheasant bag limit to 5 for the remainder of the season. For more information, contact GFP.
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