Governor Attends Summit On James River Jobs

Business leaders, government officials, and educators gathered in Mitchell Tuesday for a regional workforce summit.  Right now businesses along the James River Valley are looking for skilled workers and Governor Dennis Daugaard says the summit is a good starting point….

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The Governor says it’s important for people to understand their goal when choosing to further their education…..

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However the state university system does have a place in the employment picture…..

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Right now the biggest need for workers in the James River Valley is in the manufacturing sector.

(courtesy KORN Mitchell)