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Workforce Knowledge Series
Discover opportunities and programs to help your business/organization through our Workforce Knowledge Series. This series covers workforce topics relevant to businesses in 30-minute Microsoft Teams sessions.
Next Session
Upskill Your Workforce
Thursday, July 9, 11:30 a.m. CDT/10:30 a.m. MDT
Join us for a special one-hour session of the Workforce Knowledge Series focused on helping South Dakota businesses strengthen, grow, and future-proof their teams.
This month’s event will cover the new funding to Support AI Adoption in Your Workforce, including available training options, the competitive application process, and key deadlines.
We will also be highlighting free upskilling resources designed to help your workforce build essential skills and stay competitive in a rapidly changing environment.
Whether you're exploring AI adoption or looking to elevate employee capabilities, this session will give you clear pathways to get started.
Workforce Knowledge Series Recordings
Reentry Works: Find Talent, Strengthen Your Workforce
Recording coming soon (Thursday, June 18, 2026)
Discover the benefits of second-chance hiring and how re-entry programs prepare job-ready individuals to help your business succeed. Join us to learn about partnering with the Department of Corrections to unlock this motivated workforce and make a positive impact.
Youth Labor Laws
Recording (Thursday, May 14, 2026)
A brief overview of the state and federal laws involved in hiring youth, covering the essentials of South Dakota compliance to help you include teens in your workforce.
Workforce Momentum: Navigating the Road to Economic Growth
Recording (Thursday, April 9, 2026)
Why rehire when you can reskill? Investing in your employees builds loyalty, efficiency, and long-term growth. Learn how South Dakota businesses are partnering with Cornerstones Career Learning Center to fuel their community's economic growth.
The Cost of a Bad Hire
Recording (Thursday, March 12, 2026)
Discover how a strong employee experience drives engagement, retention, innovation, and customer satisfaction. This session will also explore the key elements that shape an exceptional workplace—helping organizations build success from the inside out.
The Power of Employee Experience
Recording (Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026)
Discover how a strong employee experience drives engagement, retention, innovation, and customer satisfaction. This session will also explore the key elements that shape an exceptional workplace—helping organizations build success from the inside out.
How AI is Enhancing All Aspects of Employment From Hire to Retire
Recording (Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026)
This session introduces employers to practical, easy-to-implement AI tools that can streamline operations, support staff, and strengthen business performance.