Register for Upcoming Workshops

These workshops are specifically for South Dakota residents or people who work in South Dakota.

Be sure you have access to a computer with video and audio capabilities as these workshops are interactive!

Registration ends 24 hours hours prior to the workshop start time.

Register for February 2021 Workshops by clicking Here

Virtual Balancing Work & Family Life - February 2 & 3 (12:30 - 3:30 each day)

Virtual Financial Literacy - February 4 (12:30 - 3:30)

Virtual Financial Literacy - February 9 (5:00 - 8:00 pm EVENING)

Virtual Bring Your 'A' Game to Work - February 10 & 11 (9:00 - Noon each day)

Register for March 2021 Workshops by clicking Here

Virtual Financial Literacy - Tuesday March 16 (9:00 - Noon)

Virtual Bring Your 'A' Game to Work - Thursday & Friday March 18 & 19 (9:00 - Noon each day)

Virtual Balancing Work and Family Life - Thursday March 25 (8:30 AM - 3:00 PM)

Register for April 2021 Workshops by clicking Here

Virtual Financial Literacy - Thursday April 15 (5:00 - 8:00 PM EVENING)

Virtual Bring Your 'A' Game to Work - Monday & Wednesday April 19 & 21 (9:00 - Noon each day)

Virtual Balancing Work & family Life - Tuesday & Thursday April 27 & 29 (9:00 - Noon each day)

Workshop(s) Overview

Workshops Overview Download PDF

Virtual & In-Person Family Financial Literacy

Workshop – 3 hours. In-person workshops will offer childcare and transportation if needed.

Course Content

1. Why is Financial Literacy Important?
2. Overview of the Course
3. Basics of Budgeting
4. Consumer Mentality versus Investor/Saving Mentality
5. Prioritizing Bills
6. Debt-Free/Rebuilding Your Credit
7. Differences between Credit Card, Debit Card, Venmo and Additional Online Platforms
8. Saving Strategies
9. Emergency Funds
10. Retirement Savings

Virtual or In-Person Bring Your 'A' Game to Work (Soft Skills)

Virtually, the course is offered over two days/three hours each day. In-person workshops are 6.5 hours long with a meal included. Transportation and childcare is offered if needed. The Center for Work Ethic Development – Bring Your ‘A’ Game to Work curriculum will be utilized.

Course Content

Seven foundational workplace behaviors will be highlighted.

1. Attitude
2. Attendance
3. Appearance
4. Ambition
5. Accountability
6. Acceptance
7. Appreciation

The learning model as defined by the Center for Work Ethic Development is as follows:

1. Clarify/Define
2. Commit/Discuss
3. Carry Out/Practice
4. Continue/Experience

Virtual & In-Person Balancing School, Work and Family Life

This workshop is six hours in length. The course is geared toward people who are feeling overwhelmed by day to day responsibilities in order to learn new or re-affirming coping skills to have balance in their work, school and family life. Virtually, the course is offered over two days/three hours each day. In-person workshops are 6.5 hours long with a meal included. Transportation and childcare is offered if needed.

Course Content

1. Impact of Balance on work, school and family – a three column approach
2. Time Management
3. Stress Management
4. Rewards
5. High Achiever vs Perfectionist
6. Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
7. Managing Conflicting Demands
8. Organization Tips
9. Support Systems

Virtual & In-Person Balancing Work & Family Life

Workshop is 6 hours in length. The course is geared toward people who are overwhelmed by day to day responsibilities to learn new or re-affirm coping skills in order have balance in their work, and family life. Virtually, the course is offered over two days/three hours each day. In-person workshops are 6.5 hours long with a meal included. Transportation and childcare is offered if needed.

Course Content

1. Impact of Balance on work and family – a two prong approach
2. Time Management
3. Stress Management
4. Rewards
5. High Achiever vs Perfectionist
6. Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
7. Managing Conflicting Demands
8. Organization Tips
9. Support Systems