The President of Trail King Industries in Mitchell started a tough debate when he said young workers don’t have strong work ethics. He said of 280 younger workers hired by their plants in Mitchell and Fargo, only one was on the job a year later.

Yankton Area Progressive Growth President John Kramer says younger workers are different.

Kramer says young workers have different expectations of the workplace, and that can be difficult for companies to work with.

Kramer says businesses are learning how to deal with younger workers and keep up productivity.

Lack of trained workers have been an ongoing issue for companies across the state.