The State of South Dakota has been strongly pushing a workforce development program over the last couple of years to encourage people to look at careers in technical and industrial fields. That was in response to a number of businesses looking for qualified workers. Governor Dennis Daugaard says he wants to revisit the issue, possibly next spring.
Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says it may be time for a tune up…..

Owen says the states four technical schools have been changing steadily over the years….

Owen says a number of his member businesses still need qualified workers…..

South Dakota has had the lowest unemployment rate in the country at under three percent.