Virtual Layoff Assistance Session

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Published March 31st, 2026

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

The South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation announced a free virtual layoff assistance session on April 7, 2026, designed for individuals who have been laid off. The session will cover reemployment assistance applications, job search resources, skills development, and training opportunities. Registration is required via the department's workshop calendar.

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The South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation announced a free virtual layoff assistance resource session scheduled for April 7, 2026, at 12 p.m. CDT/11 a.m. MDT via Microsoft Teams. The session targets individuals who have been laid off and will cover applying for reemployment assistance benefits, job search tools, skills building, and training opportunities.

No compliance action is required. This is an informational announcement about a free resource session for displaced workers. Interested individuals must register in advance through the department's workshop calendar at the provided URL. South Dakota reports over 17,000 job openings with a 2.2% unemployment rate.

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South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation

123 W. Missouri Ave. Pierre, SD 57501 dlr.sd.gov

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Media Contact: Dawn Dovre, 605-773-3101

Labor Department Providing Virtual Layoff Assistance

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PIERRE, S.D. – The Department of Labor and Regulation is providing a virtual layoff assistance resource session on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 12 p.m. CDT/11 a.m. MDT via Microsoft Teams. This free session is designed for individuals who have been laid off and are seeking support to reenter the workforce. Participants will be guided through the process of applying for reemployment assistance benefits and what to do after filing a claim. The session will also highlight job search resources, including tools for finding new employment, building additional job skills, and exploring training and education opportunities. Advance registration is required. Visit tinyurl.com/dlr-workshops and select the event from the calendar to sign up. South Dakota currently has more than 17,000 job openings and an unemployment rate of 2.2%, the lowest in the nation.