It’s been a multi-year undertaking to prepare South Dakota’s youth for careers and opportunities available to them without leaving their home state.
Governor Dennis Daugaard has made workforce development a prime objective which is of great interest for Jennifer Tuttle with Sioux Falls Development Foundation. As the group’s Workforce Development Manager she knows first-hand how students benefit.
Although the Governor’s previous efforts stand on their own, Tuttle believes there are other areas that could use improvement.
One specific part of the workforce that needs assistance are the trades such as carpentry and plumbing. Tuttle believes part of that stems from the fewer students who grow up honing those skills on the farm.
Starting out in occupations that require manual labor are tough early, but Tuttle says by paying your dues, the rewards including compensation will eventually arrive.
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