Mastering the Job Search: Career Advisors Available Virtually
Posted on August 19, 2020
Career Launch SD has been working hard to build the innovative training you need to be successful in your job search, job retention, and advancement efforts. One of our recent undertakings is creating a virtual version of our popular training Job Search Assistance Program, commonly known as JSAP.UpSkill: A Silver Lining for Dislocated Workers
Posted on August 05, 2020
The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation and the Board of Technical Education have partnered to offer SD UpSkill, a new program to help individuals get back on their career paths and return to work.Job Hunting + Career Advisor = Success
Posted on July 21, 2020
COVID-19 has affected many South Dakotans. If your career has been negatively affected during this pandemic, Career Launch SD is ready to help connect you with your next career opportunity. Don’t waste time.Boost Your Career to the Next Level
Posted on July 07, 2020
Interested in a Post-Secondary Education? So, you’ve got your high school diploma or a GED® credential. Maybe you just graduated. Maybe you’ve been in the workforce for a while. Are you thinking you’re ready to take your career to the next level?How to Discover Your Career Path
Posted on June 25, 2020
“Entering the workforce can feel intimidating.” If this describes you, that's okay because we're here to walk you through it. Career Launch SD has everything you need to get onto the right career path — and people to help you do it.How to Future Proof Your Career
Posted on June 11, 2020
How can you future proof your career when you don't know what the future holds? Career Launch SD is a good place to start. Our Career Advisors will help you find an education and career path that can increase your earnings and find secure and meaningful employment.Three Ways to Launch Your Career During a Pandemic
Posted on May 28, 2020
Businesses across the state of South Dakota are searching for candidates to fill open vacancies. This means right now is an excellent time to make plans for a new career or advancement, and Career Launch SD is here to help.Career Advisors (Still) Here to Help You
Posted on May 11, 2020
While South Dakotans are practicing common sense and personal responsibility to get back to normal and on the road to recovery, many people have more downtime on their hands than usual. It’s tempting to spend this extra time binging your favorite series or scrolling the web for cat videos to lift your spirits. But instead, consider using this time to reimagine your career.Five Benefits of GED® Completion for Career Success
Posted on April 02, 2020
Some think earning a high school diploma is the only way they can further their education or climb up the career ladder. That isn’t the case. The General Educational Development (GED®) credential is an often-forgotten route for students to take. Earning a GED credential is much more than a piece of paper. It drives students to work toward their future goals.Benefits of Career Exploration for High School Students
Posted on March 02, 2020
High school is an important time for personal and professional growth. It’s a time when children start to become young adults, and classes and extracurricular activities help students hone their social skills. Time moves fast in high school, that’s why student access to guidance counselors and advisors is important. Career planning now will go a long way in the future. The four years of high school are crucial for career exploration. Follow these tips to help students make the most out of their time in school.Internships & Job Shadowing: What You Need to Know
Posted on February 28, 2020
A student’s success relies heavily on the support and resources offered by educators, counselors and the like. Students can never be too equipped for the real world of work, and luckily there are plenty of opportunities outside the classroom for those who are interested.3 Tips for Helping Students Recognize Their Career Potential
Posted on January 31, 2020
Smart technology, like automation and artificial intelligence, along with the ever-growing shared economies like talent-sharing, reselling and ride-sharing businesses, are changing how the world runs. Sometimes that makes it difficult to anticipate what the future looks like for tomorrow's students.