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It does not require going to college. A lot of jobs in South Dakota only require a high school diploma or are high school diploma preferred but not required. If you go to college through the Apprenticeship Program, it is a full ride scholarship. While its limited availability, it should be non-discriminatory.South Dakota has more jobs than we can fill — that’s why I’m pitching in!
— Governor Kristi Noem (@GovKristiNoem) June 22, 2023
Freedom works here!
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Pick a College, Pick a Job https://www.builddakotascholarships.com/apply/ https://www.builddakotascholarships.com/industry-partners/ Start here. Stay, or move somewhere else. https://www.dakotaroots.com/contact-us/25,000 open positions
— Governor Kristi Noem (@GovKristiNoem) June 23, 2023
Zero state income tax
Professional licenses recognized
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There's also a more recent video with updates by the Governor. https://www.freedomworkshere.com/ Update your resume now https://www.southdakotaworks.org/vosnet/Default.aspx And check Kelo for other job leads https://www.kelolandemployment.com/ Updated 2024-04-18SD's economy is booming with the lowest unemployment rate in the nation, but we still have 25,000 open jobs.
— Governor Kristi Noem (@GovKristiNoem) June 27, 2023
Our Workforce Freedom bill tackles these shortages head-on by accepting almost all out-of-state licenses.
South Dakota is Open for Business!
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