The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited to celebrate Workforce Development Month, throughout the month of September. Workforce Development Month was created in 2005 by The National Development Professionals (NAWDP) to raise awareness about the importance of the industry to a growing national economy.
Each September, we celebrate Workforce Development Month to recognize, honor, and publicize the contributions of our nation’s workforce professionals. It is a great opportunity to heighten public awareness, strengthen alliances, leverage resources, and increase the number of people who understand the vital role workforce development plays in our nation’s economy.
To learn more about workforce development resources, best practices and more offered through SDAHO for our members and the healthcare community, visit the South Dakota Health Care Workforce Resource Center at sdworkforce.com.
Visitors can learn more about recruiting and retaining quality employees, plus options for job seekers and those looking to hire.
Important tips:
- From day one to full potential. On-the-Job Training equips new hires with job-ready skills while earning a paycheck — boosting confidence for workers and productivity for employers. It turns hiring challenges into lasting success stories.
- Growing people grows businesses. Upskilling current employees helps them advance, increases retention, and strengthens the company’s competitive edge. It’s talent development with measurable results.
- Skills that meet market needs. When industries and workforce programs collaborate, workers gain the exact skills employers need — closing gaps, filling jobs, and driving economic growth.
- Turning learning into doing. By connecting classroom education with real-world work, students gain experience, confidence, and clarity about their future career paths.
- Removing barriers, unlocking potential. When workers have access to childcare, transportation, and other supports, they can focus on learning, growing, and excelling in their careers.
- The foundation for opportunity. Improving literacy, math, and digital skills empowers adults to pursue better jobs, support their families, and fully participate in their communities.
Stay tuned for more tips and best practices throughout the month of September, as we celebrate Workforce Development Month
To learn more about the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals, visit; nawdp.org.
To learn more about SDAHO’s South Dakota Health Care Workforce Resource Center, contact Lindsay.Stroman@sdaho.org.
