South Dakota Governor Prioritizes Apprenticeships Over College Degrees for State Jobs.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem announced that her state has achieved the lowest unemployment rate in US history, with an unemployment rate of 1.9% in March. The state also has an estimated 25,000 job openings that may not require a license or established skill set. Noem's administration has established "licensing reciprocity" to honor trade licenses earned in other states. The governor also announced a historic investment in apprenticeship programs. Despite the economic instability caused by the Biden administration, Noem said South Dakota has given its people the freedom to make decisions for themselves, which has allowed the state to win.