Workforce
A Workforce Built for Growth
Why Businesses Thrive in Watertown
Watertown offers more than available workers—we offer a workforce prepared to help businesses grow from day one. Employers benefit from a deep pool of skilled, motivated, and educated talent, supported by one of the nation’s top-ranked technical colleges and a community that invests in long-term workforce development.
A competitive cost of living helps employers attract and retain employees, while ongoing training and career pathways ensure that skills continue to evolve alongside business needs. The result is a stable, adaptable workforce that allows companies to scale with confidence.
Intern Engagement Initiative
Focused on building lasting connections between interns and the Watertown community, this initiative integrates summer interns through networking opportunities and exposure to local amenities and attractions. By helping interns feel connected and invested, the program significantly increases the likelihood they will return to Watertown after graduation—creating a reliable pipeline of future talent for local employers.
Workforce Reports
Workforce reports have moved. To view these reports see our navigation menu at the top of the site Reports > Workforce Reports.
Additional Workforce & recruitment resources
WIOA is designed to help jobseekers access employment, education, training and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.
Dakota Roots helps connect people with real South Dakota communities and opportunities. Job Advisors use your experience and skills to match you with the lifestyle you’re looking for, 100% free of charge.
Though the GOED’s Workforce Development Program, companies can access money to help train new and existing employees that require additional skills as the result of company growth. The program can fund up to 50% of eligible training expenses to companies that meet certain wage and benefit criteria