Summer Work Experience Program hosted by SD Dept of Labor

Every month the Tripp County Unified Development Committee meets here at the Jeff Moore meeting room. We have representatives from our city council, Tripp County Commission, the chamber, the school, the SD Dept of Labor (DOL), South Central Development Corp and a member at large. During these meetings, each entity gives a brief report on their office and happenings that effect the social and economic fiber of the county...I refer to it as News I Can Use.

This month, Lynn Coonrod from the DOL shared some information about the Summer Work Experience Program. Basically, the state can provide additional funding if your organization can take on extra workers and provide some real work experience for those in the program. Sounds like a win-win to me.

Read the official press release below or contact Lynn at the DOL. His number is (605) 842-0474 and email is lynn.coonrod@state.sd.us. -TCB

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South Dakota Department of Labor (DOL) and Department of Social Services have received $3 million in federal funding, and we are putting it to use! The Summer Work Experience program is a super way for you to hire eager workers right away.

Designed for people aged 16 through 24,this program allows you to hire employees, and DOL will pay up to $5,000 of their wages. Private sector businesses and non-profit organizations all encouraged to create job training opportunities. Employers should be dedicated to providing adequate training and supervision. This is an excellent way to make a positive difference in the lives of our future workforce.

The work site should offer participants the opportunity to establish a work history, gain references, build good work habits and learn new talents. Employers who can provide a meaningful work experience and teach employment skills will get an employee at virtually no cost.

If you want to hire someone, we want to help. Visit your local DOL office where your workforce experts are ready to assist you. Additional information in available at www.sdjobs.org.