News Briefs North Dakotans often leave the state for the bright lights of bigger cities. After experiencing high crime rates, irritating commute times and other such hazards, they happily return to their home state and the quality of life they remember. To read about these experiences, select one of the articles listed under Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information North Dakotan Returns to Great Job, Great Life - Text - 20 K ND Communities Beckon Rural Lovers - Text - 21 K

CareerLink North This site serves as an online resource for both employers and employees, with listings of positions available all across the region. CareerLink

Job Service North Dakota This state agency can help with all aspects of employment in North Dakota. Job Service North Dakota

North Dakota Has Jobs The Workforce Development Division of the ND Department of Commerce has added a new comprehensive recruitment and employment web site for North Dakota companies. Employers pay an annual subscription fee for the service. NorthDakotahasJobs.com

Businesses Seeking Workers A section of the Job Service site also provides links to the web sites of companies located in North Dakota. Searching through these sites can provide many job leads. Job Service ND - Businesses Seeking Employees

JOB OPENINGS When there are job openings within the Economic Development & Finance Division of the Department of Commerce, you will find them listed below.

North Dakota Roots Program Job opportunities and careers are critical, but for most of us owning a home and establishing roots in a community are very much a part of our American dream. Helping new and returning North Dakotans achieve their American Dream is the goal of the North Dakota Roots homeownership incentive pilot program. Offered through the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA), the North Dakota Roots program is a homeownership incentive program intended to assist primary sector employers in attracting new employees from outside North Dakota. The incentive is either an interest rate reduction on a first mortgage or downpayment and closing cost assistance. North Dakota Roots