Workforce Grant

The South Dakota Rural Workforce Network (SDRWN), created through a grant led by SDAHO, aims to build a sustainable pipeline of essential workers to strengthen rural healthcare workforce across South Dakota.

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South Dakota Rural Workforce Network Member Facilities

This initiative brings partners together through the South Dakota Rural Workforce Network (SDRWN), creating a statewide effort address workforce challenges all across the state.

About the Workforce Grant

The South Dakota Rural Workforce Network Grant, funded through the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), supports initiatives that strengthen the healthcare workforce across rural South Dakota. 

The program focuses on building sustainable workforce pipelines by supporting training, career awareness, and collaboration between healthcare employers and community partners.

Key Objectives

   

Support training for essential healthcare workers

Expand healthcare career pathways

Strengthen rural healthcare workforce partnerships

Improve recruitment and rentention across rural communities

Workforce Development Priorities

The workforce grant focuses on strengthening the pipeline for essential healthcare workers,
including positions that support clinical teams and keep healthcare facilities running.

Examples of Essential Healthcare Roles:

  • Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
  • Patient Care Technicians
  • Nurses Aides
  • Medical Assistants
  • Phlebotomists
  • Medical Laboratory Technicians
  • Home Health Aides
  • Environmental Services Staff
  • Dietary Staff
  • Medical Office Professionals
  • Maintenance Staff

These roles are critical to ensuring licensed healthcare professionals can work at the top of
their training while maintaining high-quality patient care.

How We’re Making an Impact

Through collaboration with healthcare employers, educators, and
workforce partners, the program works to:

Join the Movement

Strengthening the rural healthcare workforce takes collaboration across employers, educators, and community partners. This project is more than an initiative—it is a movement to transform rural healthcare by investing in people, building stronger communities, and creating lasting impact. If you are interested in learning more about workforce initiatives or getting involved with the SDRWN, connect with us today!

Lindsay Stroman, CWDP

Workforce Development Coordinator

605-789-7537

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This project is supported by HRSA/HHS as part of an award totaling $1,150,097 with 0% non-governmental financing. Contents do not necessarily represent official views of HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Visit HRSA.gov for more information.

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