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Building the Future of Health Care: Apprenticeship Opportunities in South Dakota

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (CDT)

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Join us for an informative and interactive webinar exploring how healthcare apprenticeships are transforming workforce development in South Dakota. This session will highlight the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals and how apprenticeships provide a hands-on, earn-while-you-learn pathway into high-demand careers. We’ll cover available programs, success stories, and practical guidance for job seekers, employers, and educators interested in building or participating in these valuable career pathways.

CEs: NHA and certificate of attendance
Presenter: Rebecca Ortmeier, Apprenticeship Coordinator, SD DOL - Start Today SD Apprenticeship Program

Rebecca Ortmeier serves as an Apprenticeship Coordinator with the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation. In this role, She works closely with employers, educators, and community partners to expand and strengthen registered apprenticeship programs across the state. Specializing in healthcare occupations, Rebecca also supports workforce development initiatives in a wide range of industries to meet South Dakota’s evolving labor market needs. With a focus on building sustainable career pathways, she is dedicated to helping both businesses and individuals succeed through hands-on, earn-and-learn training models through the Start Today SD Apprenticeship Program.