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Wednesday, August 21, 2019
If you want to learn how to make more money without a college degree, look to Yankton. If you do not have a college degree and are tired of working for low wages, going back to school is not your only option. Moving to Yankton is one of the best things you can do if you want a higher paying job, lower cost of living and an amazing life. Plus, securing a job in Yankton without a college degree is easy. We have many employers that are looking for experience, not just an education. Your time in previous jobs, on-the-jo...
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Workers who are searching for ‘manufacturing jobs near me’ after being laid off should look to Yankton. Though the economy is booming nationwide, there are organizations that are slashing jobs, creating job seekers interested in the manufacturing sector. For example, Kraft Heinz. In a statement, “Kraft Heinz said it expects to cut 400 hourly jobs this year as part of a global restructuring program… The restructuring program, which is focused on workforce reduction and factory closures, is seeking to cut 1,800 hourly positions worldwide” (Channick, 2019).
Kraft Heinz is not the only one who is cutting their global workforce. Nissan announce...
Monday, June 10, 2019
Finding low cost of living in the U.S. is critical for millennials who are living paycheck to paycheck and looking to create some financial breathing room. In Schwab’s 2019 Wealth Report, the company found that 62% of millennials are living paycheck to paycheck and only 38% consider themselves to be financially stable (Leonhardt, 2019).
It’s simple math. The best way to stop living paycheck to paycheck and to save is to earn more or spend less, and when possible – both. For millennials who cannot yet command a higher salary, relocating out of high-cost urban areas is often the best answer.
I...
Wednesday, June 05, 2019
With 62% of millennials saying that they’re living paycheck to paycheck, it is time to consider whether jobs that don't require a college degree are a better option. After all, much of the debt load that millennials carry is tied to the high cost of college and their student loans.
Courses are expensive and it cost money to live too.
It's easy to get into debt now that it costs more ever than ever to attend college. In addition, housing costs have increased and so has the general cost of living. As a result, students, who are not making money while i...
Tuesday, June 04, 2019
Dissatisfied millennial can benefit from moving to cities with jobs and a low cost of living. According to Deloitte’s 2019 Millennial Survey younger generations are dissatisfied with their financial situation and/or jobs (Taylor, 2019). According to survey responses, this could be contributed to many believing that it is impossible to achieve their financial goals. “Earning a high salary and being wealthy was the second most common ambition among young people, with 52% of the survey’s respondents citing it as one of their goals… though 40% said it was unobtainable” (Taylor, 2019).
Unobtainable?
It could easily seem this way with the cost o...
Beer Industry Contributes $925 Million Annually to South Dakota's Economy
Friday, May 24, 2019
New Study Shows 7,227 Jobs in South Dakota Linked to Strong Beer Industry
ALEXANDRIA, Va. /PRNewswire/ -- Just ahead of Memorial Day, which marks one of the top beer selling holidays of the year and the start of the summer beer selling season, a new economic impact study shows America's beer industry contributes $925 million annually to South Dakota's economy and supports 7,227 jobs in the state.
Jointly commissioned by the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and the Beer Institute, the study shows that the 7,227 jobs impacted by the beer industry in South Dakota account for $260 million each year in wages and benefits. The industry also generates $129 million annually in business, personal and consumption taxes.
The beer industr...
Avera Ranked first in nation for long-term care resident experience
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Avera has ranked first out of the top 20 organizations that earned a 2019 Customer Approved Award from NRC Health, a Lincoln, Nebraska based healthcare intelligence firm. According to a news release, the award recognizes senior-care organizations across the country for creating an outstanding care experience for their customers.
Only 20 independent living, assisted living, or skilled nursing organizations earned this distinction. Winners were selected according to the results from NRC Health’s 2018 resident and family experience survey. To qualify, organizations must have a high percentage of respondents willing to recommend their locations to friends and family. This measure is know...
What is the Real Value of $100 in Your State?
Wednesday, October 09, 2019
his map shows the real value of $100 in each state. You can also see the real value of $100 in your metro area. Prices for the same goods are often much cheaper in the more rural areas of states like Missouri or Ohio than they are around large cities in states like New York or California. As a result, the same amount of cash can buy you comparatively more in a low-price state than in a high-price state.
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis has been measuring this phenomenon for four years now; it recently published its data for prices in 2017. Usin...
Monday, September 23, 2019
A recent study done by the financial technology company, SmartAsset, found that Yankton ranks as the #7 best place to retire in South Dakota. The study is based on factors related to taxes, healthcare, and social options.
Per the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more people are working in their later years compared to the past, a trend that is expected to continue. Yankton offers a wide variety of work opportunities including part-time jobs and volunteer positions, which are a great fit for people who are retired and looking to stay occupied. The ability to remain a part of a community'...
2019's Hardest Working States in America
Tuesday, September 03, 2019
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Tuesday, June 04, 2019
A Yankton manufacturer is adding a new tool to an already robust toolbox for helping students discover a new career.
This spring, Applied Engineering was approved by the state to begin offering an apprenticeship program.
Applied Engineering General Manager Justin Schramm told the Press & Dakotan that the program adds to the opportunities already offered by Applied Engineering through Lake Area Tech and Build Dakota scholarships.
Read the complete article here!
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
With many cities in the state facing mounting workforce shortage issues, communities are stepping up exploration of bringing in labor from beyond the state — and the country’s — borders.
On Tuesday, Lutheran Social Services (LSS) executive director Tim Jurgens addressed the Yankton Area Progressive Growth (YAPG) quarterly meeting at the Avera Professional Pavilion about how that process could look.
LSS helps with refugee resettlement within the state of South Dakota.
Read the complete article here!
Friday, May 03, 2019
Like. Double-tap. Send. Retweet. It’s second-nature for us.
Every day, a typical American will spend more than 11 hours interacting with media. On average, we check our phones every 12 minutes — immersing ourselves in screens more than 80 times per day. You hardly need me to point out the ever-increasing dependency on connected technologies in our everyday lives.
But while the connectedness of our networks and devices bolsters convenience in an astounding way, that convenience brings heightened vulnerability.
Read Gov. Noem's complete article here!
Wednesday, May 01, 2019
‘House of peace.’
That’s how Fr. Valerian Odermann equated Tuesday afternoon’s groundbreaking and naming ceremony for a new athletic fieldhouse at Mount Marty College and the institution’s Benedictine values.
Odermann, the college’s chaplain, provided the blessing for the ceremony to kick-start the $15 million, 100,000-square-foot facility that will be named the Ruth Donohoe First Dakota Fieldhouse. Dirt work recently began on the complex that is set to be completed next summer.
Read the complete article here!
Friday, April 26, 2019
A new study from HireAHelper.com shows that South Dakota ranks #3 for lowest dollar-for-dollar tax burden or $2,112 annually and #5 for effective tax rate or 5.18%.
Read the complete story here!
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Area high school kids were given a unique opportunity to learn about manufacturing careers in Yankton and highlight some of their skills this week.
On Wednesday, the Regional Technical Education Center (RTEC) held its first Manufacturing Career Day.
RTEC President Josh Svatos told the Press & Dakotan 68 area high school students participated in the event.
Read the complete article here!
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