DLR Rapid City Job Service

06/02/2026

Connect with area employers all in one place during our Hire the Hills event.

We’ve limited this event to 12 employers so you can have real, relaxed conversations.

When: Wednesday, June 10, 12-2 p.m.

Where: Rapid City Job Service

View employers: linktr.ee/hire_the_hills

Need a resume refresh before you go? Get free, expert help from a Job Service advisor by calling 605.773.3372.

This post U.S. DOL funded.

05/28/2026

Still time to register for our next virtual Layoff Assistance Resource Session. Sign up by June 1 at noon. ⬇️

05/22/2026

Rapid City has officially been named the #3 best city in the U.S. for summer employment by WalletHub for 2026:

Rapid City ranked third nationwide for summer jobs in a new WalletHub report, citing a strong seasonal employment boost, low youth unemployment and lower transportation costs.

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

Join us for a session on how Registered Apprenticeship Programs are evolving and the ways AI can help sponsors strengthen training and upskill their workforce. The session will share practical resources and ideas for adapting programs over time, including how AI can enhance curriculum development, support on-the-job learning, and reduce administrative tasks while preserving the strong foundation of Registered Apprenticeships.

When: Thursday, May 21 | 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT

Registration is required. Visit tinyurl.com/dlr-workshops and select the calendar listing for the event.

05/14/2026

Got FAFSA questions? We’ve got answers.

Join Cathy Mueller with Mapping Your Future on Tuesday, June 2, for a free virtual session on federal changes that will impact financial aid and how people pay for college in the future.

When: 3 p.m. CDT (2 p.m. MDT)
Where: Microsoft Teams - See Facebook event page for meeting link details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ESFPyLY28/

No registration required

05/13/2026

Are you ready for the next step in your career?

The Level Up Your Career Statewide Virtual Hiring Event is just one week away! Join us on Wednesday, May 20, to start stepping up to new career goals.

This event is a simple way to connect with employers from all over South Dakota. You can:

• Talk directly with recruiters.
• Look at many different types of open positions.
• Interview through text or video chat.

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 20
⏰ Time: 2 – 5 p.m. CDT | 1 – 4 p.m. MDT

🔗 How to join: Go to dlr.sd.gov/hiring-events and click on Virtual Hiring Events to register.

It is free to join. Sign up early so you have time to set up your profile.

04/29/2026

Looking for a summer job in the Black Hills? 🌞

Fort Hays Chuckwagon/Mount Rushmore Tours is hosting a Job Fair & Walk-In Interview Event this Saturday, May 2. See post below for details.

You can check out all the job openings in SDWORKS (southdakotaworks.org) under Fort Hays Mount Rushmore Tours.

Need help preparing? Contact a Job Service office at 605.773.3372.

𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ☀️

Join the team at Mount Rushmore Tours and Fort Hays Old West Town and Dinner Show
📍 JOB FAIR: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 – 𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠

Looking for a fun, flexible summer job? This is your chance to work in one of the most unique tourist destinations in the Black Hills.

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴:
Kitchen Staff (ages 14–17)
Bus Cleaner
Buffalo Hunt Coaster Operator (18+)
Reservationist & Gift Shop Staff (18+)

Why this is a great fit:
✔ Flexible schedules for students & teachers
✔ Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
✔ Work where people come to make memories

Season kicks off Mother’s Day Weekend (May 10, 2026) — now’s the time to secure your spot.
👉 Stop by, meet the team, and get hired for the summer.

𝘎𝘦𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴: 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴

04/27/2026

Happy National Apprenticeship Week!

As we look toward America's 250th anniversary, South Dakota is honoring the tradition that built our nation: Registered Apprenticeships. From the skilled trades that established our towns to the modern industries driving us forward, apprenticeships remain the gold standard for workforce development. Join us in celebrating this week as we take a look at what South Dakota has done to build a legacy of skill and labor.