Black Hills Special Services

Black Hills Special Services, doing business as Career Learning Center, is a U.S. local government and school district entity located in Sturgis, South Dakota. Registered in SAM.gov since October 2003, the organization focuses on providing workforce development and educational support services to federal, state, and local agencies. While its primary federal engagement involves grant programs, particularly those supporting migrant and seasonal farmworkers, the organization demonstrates a comprehensive approach to community development and workforce training.

In terms of federal contract awards, Black Hills Special Services has a limited contract history, with one notable purchase order from the Bureau of Indian Education for an online physical education course valued at $16,100, awarded on February 1, 2021, with completion by September 17, 2021. This single contract does not represent a significant portion of the organization's federal work, which is predominantly grant-focused.

The organization's primary federal grant work centers on the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP), administered by the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. These grants, which have been consistently awarded from 2021 to 2025, focus on strengthening employment opportunities for migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents. The grants, typically around $745,280 annually, support comprehensive services including basic and individualized career services, training programs, youth services, and housing assistance. Additionally, Black Hills Special Services receives numerous sub-grants from the South Dakota Department of Education and Department of Health, covering areas such as adult education, English language acquisition, migrant education, home visiting services, and special education support, demonstrating a broad commitment to educational and community development initiatives.