Molded Fiber Glass Expanding - Aberdeen Development Corporation

LABOR NEWS
Q1 2016
Workforce Development data and statistics
Molded Fiber Glass Expanding
In order to better serve the country’s renewable energy needs, Molded Fiber Glass Companies (MFG) is adding 15,000 square feet to their current
318,000 square foot facility in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The South Addition
will enable MFG South Dakota to manufacture additional wind blade sizes
and will add approximately 75 new jobs to Aberdeen’s labor force.
Construction on the South Addition began in November 2015 and is estimated to be completed by June 1, 2016. The building is owned by the Aberdeen Development Corporation (ADC), and leased and operated by MFG.
MFG began wind blade manufacturing in Aberdeen, South Dakota in 2008.
The operation originally represented a $40 million investment and the creation of up to 600 new jobs in the community. The addition to the MFG facility in Aberdeen will significantly increase the manufacturing capacity allowing the company to meet the strong demands for wind turbines in the U.S.
“The Aberdeen Development Corporation is pleased to support MFG by
assisting with their building expansion,” said Michael Bockorny, CEO of the
ADC. “As a top employer in our community, this 15,000 square foot addition
represents an exciting time of growth for MFG and a renewed commitment
to Aberdeen and the region. This is great news for our community and job
seekers in northeast South Dakota.”
“As a top employer
in our community,
this 15,000 square
foot addition represents an exciting
time of growth for
MFG and a renewed
commitment to Aberdeen and the region.”
- Michael Bockorny,
CEO of the Aberdeen
Development Corporation
Source: Aberdeen Development Corporation press release; December 29, 2015
In This Issue
Wind turbine blade produced at Molded Fiber Glass in Aberdeen, South Dakota
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MFG expands
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Build Dakota event
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NSU hosting job fair

2015 Aberdeen Job
Listing Summary
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AGP opening soybean
processing plant
Build Dakota/Technical
Institute Roadshow
coming to Aberdeen
Is your business interested in learning
more about the Build Dakota Scholarship Fund and the ways it can benefit
your workforce recruitment efforts? Then
mark your calendar for January 19!
This event will explain what the Build
Dakota scholarship is and how local
businesses can partner with South Dakota’s technical institutes to train and
retain student workers.
Source: South Dakota e-Labor Bulletin, December 2015
Labor Force in Brown County
The December 2015 South Dakota e-Labor Bulletin reports that the state’s labor
force was up over the month of November, with the level of employed increasing
by 1,500 and the level of unemployed decreasing by 1,000. Brown County’s Labor
Supply was up to 2,350 available workers (from 2,270) and unemployment was
2.5%.
Over the past year, Brown County’s average labor supply was 2,156 available
workers. The lowest month was 1,930 in April 2015 and highest was 2,350 in November 2015. The largest deficit occurred between March and April 2015
(dropped by 215) and the largest gain occurred between June and July 2015
(increased by 365).
Speakers include:
 Deni Amundson, Build Dakota
 Clayton Deuter, Mitchell Tech
 Julie Stevenson, Lake Area Tech
 Chellee Nemec, Southeast Tech
 SD Department of Labor
 SD GOED
Please join us!
WHAT: Build Dakota/Technical Institute Roadshow
WHEN: January 19th, 10:00-11:30am
WHERE: The Training Place classroom (416 Production St N)
RSVP: katibachmayer@adcsd.com
Fun fact: In 2015, the SD Department of Labor offices received a total of 90,190
job openings statewide, had 60,791 job seekers, and 24,537 of those job seekers
entered employment.
AGP is coming to Aberdeen! The Aberdeen Development Corporation and
Governor Dennis Daugaard welcomed Ag Processing Inc officials on December
11, 2015 at a press conference announcing AGP’s future expansion into Aberdeen. (press release on back page) Pictured below (R-L): Steve Hansen, VP of
Engineering & Environmental; Mark Craigmile, Senior VP of Operations; Cal
Meyer, COO; Michael Bockorny, ADC CEO and Keith Spackler, AGP CEO.
SAVE THE DATE
Northern State University will be hosting a spring job fair for NSU grads!
WHEN: April 6, 2016 from 10:00-2:00
WHERE: NSU Centennial Room
MORE INFO: katibachmayer@adcsd.com
If your business is looking for top notch
candidates in Accounting, Art, Banking,
Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communication, Economics, Elementary Education, Economics, English,
Environmental Science, Finance or History...then the NSU Spring Job Fair is for
you.
This is a great way to connect with
students in our community!
SD Department of Labor Occupational Listings
February — December 2015
Department of Labor listed Aberdeen Jobs by Occupation Code, February—December 2015
What kind of jobs were listed in Aberdeen
during 2015?
Ever wondered how many jobs Aberdeen offers to job seekers for the various occupational codes? If you answered
“Yes!” this section is for you.
Source: SD Department of Labor
AVERAGE
LISTING
HIGHEST
LISTING
LOWEST
LISTING
Management
30
39
20
% OF
TOTAL
JOBS
3%
Business & Financial
10
15
4
1%
Computer & Math
4
8
1
0%
Architecture & Engineering
6
10
3
1%
OCCUPATIONAL CODES
Life, Physical, Social Science
2
4
0
0%
Community & Social Service
31
40
15
3%
Legal
<1
2
0
0%
Education, Training, Library
21
43
7
2%
Arts, Design, Entertainment
9
16
3
1%
Healthcare and technicians
60
68
45
6%
Healthcare Support
34
42
24
3%
9
13
7
1%
Food prep and Servers
165
209
135
16%
Building/grounds cleaning, maintenance
36
53
13
3%
Personal Care and Recreation
43
161
19
4%
Sales
77
90
64
7%
Office and Admin support
117
149
91
11%
Farm, fish, forestry
11
15
8
1%
Construction
83
97
65
8%
Protective Service
Installation, Maintenance, Repair
36
51
23
3%
Production
183
262
78
17%
Transportation, Material moving
95
144
54
9%
AGP Announces Aberdeen, SD as Location for New Soybean Processing Facility
Omaha, NE (November 20, 2015) – Ag Processing Inc a cooperative (AGP) announced the selection of Aberdeen, South Dakota as the location for a new soybean processing plant. The new
facility will be the tenth soybean processing plant for the Company and its first in South Dakota.
“Our selection of the Aberdeen, South Dakota site for a new AGP soybean processing facility is
the result of extensive analysis and negotiation,” said Keith Spackler, Chief Executive Officer.
“Aberdeen and the surrounding region have the strategic attributes necessary for a successful
soybean processing plant - a plentiful soybean supply, stable workforce, solid infrastructure, and
transportation capabilities. We look forward to a great future there.”
“AGP has a large market presence in the area through its member-owner cooperatives in South
Dakota,” said Cal Meyer, Chief Operating Officer and Group Vice President. “The growth in soybean production in the Dakotas region provides the bushels to support our new facility. The soybean meal produced from this plant will enhance opportunities for AGP’s marketing efforts
through our export terminal at the Port of Grays Harbor in the state of Washington. Area livestock production will also benefit from a competitive supply of local soybean meal from this facility.” Meyer added that once operational, the plant will create approximately 50 jobs with excellent
compensation and benefits.
Company officials noted that final construction decisions are contingent on completion of agreements with state and local officials.
AGP (www.agp.com) is a leading agribusiness with primary operations as a major U.S. soybean
processor/refiner producing and marketing soybean meal, refined soybean oil, and biodiesel.
AGP businesses also include agricultural product trading in domestic and international markets
and numerous U.S. grain elevator operations. AGP is owned by local and regional cooperatives
representing farmer-producers across the United States. Corporate headquarters are located in
Omaha, Nebraska.
Source: AGP news release; Matt Caswell, VP of Member/Corporate Relations and Gov’t Affairs
Contact
Aberdeen
Development
Corporation
416 Production St N
Aberdeen SD 57401
605-229-5335
Data compiled and
stories written by:
Kati Bachmayer,
Workforce
Development
Coordinator