State Director, Jobs for America’s Graduates–South Dakota (JAG-SD), SD Department of Education
Beth is the State Director of Jobs for America’s Graduates–South Dakota (JAG-SD), a statewide workforce program focused on helping students graduate from high school and successfully transition into employment, enlistment, or postsecondary training. She oversees program management and data-driven implementation, fundraising, contracts, employer engagement, and statewide events connecting youth with South Dakota’s workforce needs. Schneider lives in Mitchell, South Dakota, and previously worked at Mitchell Technical College. She holds advanced degrees in education and curriculum leadership and brings both academic and practical experience to youth workforce development. A former over-the-road commercial truck driver, she also teaches basic rider motorcycle training, reinforcing her commitment to applied, skills-based career pathways.