South Dakota Teacher Career Fair

• Connects upcoming graduates and experienced teachers with employment opportunities.

South Dakota B.I.G. Career and Internship Fair

• The B.I.G. (Business, Industry, Government) Career and Internship Fair usually features over 100 employers from all around South Dakota and across the country looking to fill entry-level and advanced positions and internships for college and technical school graduates and students.

Black Hills Regional Job Fair

• A regional annual job fair to assist employers and job seekers.

Veterans benefits experts, called National Service Officers and Chapter Service Officers, work to get veterans all the benefits to which they are entitled. These Service Officers provide counseling about compensation, pension, educational and job training programs, VA health care, burial benefits, survivors benefits, and more.

South Dakota has the following chapters:

• Chapter 1 - Sioux Falls
• Chapter 3 - Rapid City
• Chapter 6 - Watertown
• Chapter 11 - Sturgis
• Chapter 13 - Aberdeen
• Chapter 18 - Pierre
• Chapter 19 - Milbank
• Chapter 22 - Brookings
• Chapter 27 - Mitchell

The Job Service Office is ready to help job seekers identify opportunities and prepare for productive employment through the following services:

Employment Services - Staff can help identify career interests, write a resume, prepare for a job interview and access appropriate training. Job listings are posted from local employers, state-wide employers, and federal and state government agencies. Job search assistance classes are available in addition to computers to conduct a job search or apply on-line. All individuals seeking employment or information about the local labor market receive assistance at no charge.

Veterans Employment Representatives - Job search information, help with resume writing and cover letters, and preparations for interviews. Eligibility determinations for special programs and services that employ and train veterans. Information on how to apply for federal, state, county and city employment. Employment information for newly separated or transitioning service members. Assistance with cross-matching military skills to civilian employment. Direct referrals to job openings. Intensive services and employment assistance for disabled veterans;those with a military disability, may also qualify for vocational rehabilitation services.

Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act - An employment and training program designed to provide services increasing skills for adults and youth that will result in employment and an increase in earnings. Individualized program to overcome employment barriers including: Work readiness skills;Interview tips;Resume Writing;Employment Counseling and GED or High School Diploma completion.

Assists veterans and their families in preparing, developing, and obtaining sufficient evidence to support applicants' claims for veterans' benefits. Also assist claimants seeking to appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

605-271-1871