Leadership in both Houses of the South Dakota legislature have said that workforce development is a continuing priority.
Rita Nelson, Workforce Development Director for Yankton Thrive, says while that is encouraging, finding more workers takes time…..

Nelson says she has a variety of ways she works with local employers to attract workers….

Nelson says they also have to deal with workers moving from job to job…..

She says the two hundred-million-dollar housing package passed by the legislature will be a big help in providing more affordable housing.