BRINGING WORKFORCE TO BROOKINGS

Brookings Area Employers,

Welcome! We are happy you are taking the time to explore this webpage resource.

The Brookings Economic Development Corporation (BEDC), Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce, and Visit Brookings have come together to invite potential workforce to Brookings. Individuals who have shown interest in relocating to South Dakota through the Governor’s “Freedom Works Here” campaign are being invited to apply for jobs in Brookings. We are engaging the candidates to show that Brookings has the best quality of life in South Dakota. These individual may apply for jobs in your business. Please take some time to explore this Employer’s webpage to ensure your business is well prepared.

We look forward to hearing feedback from your business on any suggestions, successes, or questions you have.

Thanks for your investment in Brookings.

Sincerely,

Virtual Job Fair Opportunity

We are seeking interest from local businesses for a Virtual job fair targeting over 10,000 individuals as part of the Freedom Work Here campaign. If your company is interested in getting in front of these potential employees please fill out the form by clicking the button below.

Once we have enough businesses interested we will work on scheduling a date.

Let us know Your Business is Interested

Mental Health in the Workplace

The Brookings Mental Helath Coalition is a network of multiple professionals throughout Brookings County. If you would like support is organization anything for your business or organization, please reach out to Nikki Eining at nikki.eining@usd.edu.

Mental Health Tool Kit

Brookings Area Basic Needs Resource Guide

Brookings Area Mental Health Resource Guide

Request free SD Behavioral Health resources through the SD Department of Behavioral Health

ABOUT THE “FREEDOM WORKS HERE” CAMPAIGN

There are currently 20,000 open jobs in South Dakota. The Governor’s “Freedom Works Here” campaign is aimed at individuals looking to relocate. With high wages and no personal income tax, workers hard earned money takes them further here. Pair that with the liberties our state offers, and South Dakota stands out.

South Dakota is projected to see continued growth in the future making it a perfect place to start a career and build a life. Learn more about the SD Freedom Works Here campaign.

HOW BROOKINGS EMPLOYERS CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE

The economic development partners listed above will be promoting the Brookings community to individuals expressing interest in relocating to South Dakota. Among other amazing opportunities this effort will bring, it offers the opportunity to attract additional workforce into our local businesses. Our teams are identifying specific interests and will share attractors that support these opportunities.

Here are a few ways you can ensure interested parties know about your businesses:

Post available positions on JobInBrookings.com. Our teams will promote this jobs board through any upcoming “Relocate to Brookings” communication.
Take a peek at your employment resources. We are seeing high click engagement to our jobs board specifically, and your applications and business resources are the next step; ensure job and employment resources on your website and job postings are up to date.
Help us share all the great things about Brookings!
- Click here to access our “Why Brookings” flye r that promotes some of the unique and fun attractions Brookings, SD has to offer. Share these with potential applicants to spread a consistent message from the communication we’re sending out.
- Leave a positive Trip Advisor or community Facebook page review for another local business in Brookings. Studies show that people reference local Facebook pages and Trip Advisor comments not only for things to do, but to see how supportive a business community might be.
Give us your feedback! Do you have a suggestion? A success story to share? Let’s hear it! Submit here: