Workforce
Why Our Workforce Chooses to Make The Rushmore Region Their Home
In the Rushmore Region, the “Midwestern work ethic” goes beyond the cliché. Located in a right-to-work state, the region boasts a workforce with a wide range of skills – from tradesmen who understand the nuances of metal manufacturing to engineers and research scientists. Not only is South Dakota a right-to-work state, we have low unemployment rates and one of the highest net inbound migration rates in the country. Companies also have access to several programs to help recruit and train new and existing employees through the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development.
As workforce experts, the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation offers a wide variety of training and education programs to help ensure employers have a skilled workforce and to help individuals realize their potential as employees. They can adapt and customize education and job training programs to meet the changing demands of employers.