The state Department of Labor and Regulation will be hiring an employment specialist to help Capitol University Center increase student awareness about career opportunities in central South Dakota.
CUC executive director Chris Maxwell says one of their main goals is to become more engaged with schools and the community.
Maxwell says the collaboration is part of DLR’s Career Launch SD program.
CUC is operated by an independent foundation, who, in May, released a new vision and five-year program plan for the state’s oldest university center. Maxwell says the new plan involves partnerships with institutions locally and throughout the state.
He says there are many ways to establish collaborations.
The DLR employment specialist will have offices at both Job Service and CUC and work closely with the Pierre and Stanley County school districts and local businesses. The employment specialist will help businesses create work experiences, work with students on soft skills, monitor students and promote job openings.
Career Launch SD needs business partnerships to give students exposure to more work training opportunities to make informed decisions about future careers. Through the Career Launch SD program, students can participate in:
- Registered Apprenticeships
- Internships and work experiences
- Job shadowing and informational interviews
- Classroom presentations
- Career and post-high fairs
Businesses interested in this partnership may submit their interest at CareerLaunchSD.com or 605-773-3372. Applicants interested in the employment specialist position may apply at http://bhr.sd.gov/ searching Job ID # 10510.