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 virtual workshops are interactive!

Registration ends 24 hours prior to the workshop start time.

Check the South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation upcoming events by going to their calendar.

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Life Balance (Hybrid), April 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2022 ~ Monday's ~ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

April 4 What is life balance?; April 11 Stress Management; April 18 Emotional Management; April 25 Time Management

This workshop will be offered virtually and in-person at the Brookings, SD Library located at 515 3RD STREET • BROOKINGS SD 57006

Workshop(s) Overview

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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 Life Balance

Life balance is a major factor in achieving a satisfactory and enhanced lifestyle. The workshop teaches you how to determine and focus only on relevant matters in life, which allows you to enjoy a sense of achievement and satisfaction in both your career and personal life. The workshop covers the following topics: the benefits of achieving work-life balance; how to avoid burnout; stress and other signs of an unbalanced life; time, emotional and stress management; how to manage your stress levels; mindfulness; high achiever versus perfectionist and much more.