workforce development

Manufacturer shares successful on-boarding approach

The first days at a company go a long way in determining whether an employee stays. Here are some best practices to take away from a fast-growing area manufacturer.

6 years ago

New workforce strategies include employer summit, targeted recruitment

A new event centered around workforce development as well as targeted recruitment efforts are among new strategies from the Sioux Falls Development Foundation.

6 years ago

High school, college students learn skills, find jobs through public-private internship program

Thanks to state-backed programs and an employer partnership, students are getting a fantastic work experience and education at Malloy.

6 years ago

Evening welding class draws wide range of students

When a high school freshman wanted to weld, he became the youngest person to attend Southeast Technical Institute. His dad went with him, and they became part of a tight-knit nontraditional class.

6 years ago

Best state for physicians to practice medicine? You guessed it

Here’s why South Dakota is ranked the best state for physicians to practice in, and why some Sanford physicians from New York decided it was the place for them.

6 years ago

Regional leader: Innovation key to economic growth

“ZIP code doesn’t really matter in economic development, especially when companies want access to talent.” We talk workforce development strategies that are working with regional leader Nick Fosheim.

6 years ago

CTE Academy helps address workforce needs

In his role as principal of the Career and Technical Education Academy, Josh Hall is on the leading edge of efforts to equip students with skills needed by employers.

6 years ago

Businesses benefit by hiring people with disabilties

There’s a gap between how many people with disabilities want to work and how many have jobs. That could mean opportunities for businesses.

6 years ago

Becoming more employee-friendly starts with leaders

Journey Group realized that for many of its employees, work revolved around two things: The project they’re working on and the person they’re working for. That was the start of a workforce strategy.

6 years ago

Lemonly hits the mark with millennial workforce

Lemonly has a message for millennials: You don’t have to job hop to gain experience: You can role hop.

6 years ago

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