SDMyLife Network: Connecting with the Future Workforce

Mission and Vision:• Connect students, job seekers, and educators to real-

world career opportunities in our community• Help business and industry play an active role in

connecting with the future workforce• Develop talent pool to address the future workforce

needs in South Dakota• Engage our youth to see that South Dakota is a great

place to live and work

How We Do This:• SDMyLife.com:

An online career guidance and planning system currently implemented statewide in South Dakota

Reaches over 60,000 grade 7-12 students

• Introduction of Network: Integrated with SDMyLife.com so students connect career

exploration activities to the world of work Business partners can:

Profile company information and careers they employ individuals in Directly communicate with students through discussion forums and

targeted messaging Offer and coordinate Work-based Learning Experiences (WLE), like

company tours, job shadowing, internships, etc., online

Participation Options:You can participate by:• Setting up your company profile• Joining career discussion boards• Offering Work-based Learning Experiences

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Benefits for Your Business: Increase your company’s visibility in the communityHighlight your community involvementActively participate in developing your future workforcePromote career opportunities in South Dakota Identify and fill in gaps between students’ career

interests and workforce needs

How to Get Involved?Learn more and sign up at:

www.SDMyLife.com/Network

Questions?Please contact:

Tiffany [email protected]

(605) 773-7006

Or visit: www.SDMyLife.com/Network

Funded by:

SDMyLife Network: Connecting with the Future Workforce

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