SKILLS DAKOTA: Building your future. Mobile Training Trailers Presentation By: Kari Karst, President - BX Civil & Construction – Dell Rapids, SD Co-Chair, Associated General Contractors (AGC of SD) Workforce Development Committee

The Need Due to a labor shortage across South Dakota, demand for skilled workers in the construction trades continues to grow. Nearly 20% of the construction workforce will leave or retire in the next decade. Industry growth is expected at 25% by 2017. The Solution Awareness and training that’s mobile and hands-on! Educating young people about the success they can have in the construction industry. Introducing Skills Dakota, mobile training trailers that combine tools and training in the areas of carpentry and concrete finishing. The skills learned through Skills Dakota will help fill the needed construction jobs in SD!

www.SkillsDakota.com Who Benefits? How Can You Utilize the trailer(s)? Young people who aren’t aware of what jobs exist in construction/people who don’t understand the variety of construction related positions. Parents who want their children to be exposed to a variety of career options. Businesses and organizations that have a group of people needing to be trained. Our local economy! How Can You Utilize the trailer(s)? Contact the AGC of South Dakota – 605-336-3998 or the Home Builders Association of the Sioux Empire – 605-361-8322 www.SkillsDakota.com