The Sioux Falls area needs skilled workers to continue growth — and 2024 brought enhanced programming to help make it happen.
It’s part of a three-year effort to address the needs of workforce development, attraction and retention.
“Our programming really centers on bringing all these things together,” said Denise Guzzetta, vice president of talent and workforce development at the Sioux Falls Development Foundation.
In just the past year:
- 641 middle school students attended Your Future STEM programming.
- 982 high school students were involved in Career Connections.
- 2,184 students were engaged in Talent Tours.
- 378 college students applied for internships through the Intern Sioux Falls program.
“Overall, we almost had 21,000 direct contacts with our employers through our programs,” Guzzetta said.
For a closer look at the year in workforce, click below.