Job Service North Dakota

What Job Service North Dakota does

Job Service North Dakota is a state government workforce development agency operating under the executive branch of the State of North Dakota, headquartered in Bismarck. The agency provides free employment services to job seekers and workforce development resources to employers across North Dakota through a hybrid service model combining nine physical Workforce Centers (Bismarck, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot, Wahpeton, Williston) with a set of web-based portals. Primary customer segments are job seekers and North Dakota-based employers, with secondary segments including veterans (priority services) and youth (apprenticeships and summer employment).

Core products are organized around three digital platforms: UI ICE, a claimant-facing unemployment insurance claims portal; UI EASY, an employer-facing unemployment tax and claim response system; and ND Workforce Connection, the statewide job board and career resource platform. Adjacent digital tools include the Labor Market Information (LMI) portal at ndlmi.com, an Interactive UI Dashboard for claims and employment analytics, a Benefits Estimator, and the Big Interview interview preparation platform. In-person services include job fairs (with virtual options), recurring branded hiring events (Workforce Wednesday, Talent Tuesday, Motivation Monday, Community Connections), apprenticeship programs, and specialized veteran services.

The business model is non-commercial: the agency charges no user fees and is funded through state budget appropriations and federal workforce development grants, including WIOA. It operates as part of the nationwide American Job Center Network. Employer-facing paid programs (New Jobs Training, Work Opportunity Tax Credit, Foreign Labor Certification H2A/H2B) are administered rather than sold. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, and no parent company other than the State of North Dakota applies.

Name

Job Service North Dakota

Legal name

Job Service North Dakota

Website

https://jobsnd.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Job Service North Dakota is a state government workforce development agency providing free employment, training, and unemployment insurance services to job seekers and employers across North Dakota via nine Workforce Centers and digital portals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs) (92313), Administration of Human Resource Programs (923), Employment Services (5613), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Labor, Employment Standards & Workforce Development Administration (BPAIABAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Job Placement, Matching & Career Navigation Services (EDAAAOAL), Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK), Civil Service & Public Administration (HR, Org Dev, Workforce Policy) (BPAIAAAD), Incumbent Worker Training & Upskilling (EDAAAOAE)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Unemployment insurance administration
• Job matching and placement
• Apprenticeship and job training
• Labor market information

Headquarters

HQ city

Bismarck

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Job Service North Dakota is the State of North Dakota's official workforce development agency, administering unemployment insurance for claimants and employers, providing statewide employment matching, career counseling, apprenticeships, job fairs, hiring events, and labor market data. It delivers these services through a network of nine physical Workforce Centers and dedicated online portals (UI ICE for claimants, UI EASY for employers, and ND Workforce Connection for job seekers and employers) under the American Job Center network.

Product overview

Job Service North Dakota is a state government workforce agency offering a portfolio of interconnected employment services through both digital platforms and a statewide network of 9 physical Workforce Centers. The core digital products include UI ICE (for individuals filing unemployment claims), UI EASY (employer unemployment management), and ND Workforce Connection (job board). These are complemented by in-person services such as Job Fairs, Hiring Events, and Veterans Services at physical locations. Additional tools include a Benefits Estimator, Labor Market Information portal, Interactive Dashboard for UI data, Big Interview preparation, Apprenticeship Programs, and The Job Pod. The agency also supports employer services including the New Jobs Training Program, Work Opportunity Tax Credit, and Foreign Labor Certification (H2A & H2B).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UI ICE (Unemployment Insurance Claims Portal) Web-based secure portal enabling North Dakota individuals to file unemployment insurance claims, certify eligibility, and complete required UI activities online. Used by claimants rather than employers.
• UI EASY (Employer Unemployment Insurance System) Secure online system used by North Dakota employers to manage unemployment insurance accounts, report wages, pay UI taxes, and respond to claims. Targeted at employer HR, payroll, and finance teams.
• ND Workforce Connection Statewide job board and career-resource portal connecting North Dakota job seekers with employment opportunities and employers with potential candidates. Serves both individual job seekers and employer recruiters.
• Workforce Centers Network of nine physical Workforce Center locations across North Dakota (Bismarck, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot, Wahpeton, Williston) delivering in-person employment services, career counseling, job search assistance, and employer services.
• Job Fairs Organized job fair events held in Bismarck, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot, Wahpeton, Williston, with additional virtual job fairs. Connects employers and job seekers in a structured recruitment setting.
• Hiring Events Recurring hiring events at Workforce Centers including Workforce Wednesdays, Motivation Mondays, Talent Tuesdays, and community connections events across multiple cities. Targeted at employer recruitment and job seeker placement.
• Labor Market Information (LMI) Workforce and employment data platform providing North Dakota labor market statistics, wage data, in-demand occupations, and industry information. Used by job seekers, employers, educators, and policy-makers for data-driven decisions.
• Apprenticeship Programs Registered apprenticeship opportunities for job seekers and apprenticeship sponsorship support for employers in North Dakota, providing earn-while-you-learn workforce pathways.
• Veterans Employment Services Specialized employment services and resources for veterans, including priority access and dedicated Local Veterans' Employment Team Members at each Workforce Center.
• North Dakota New Jobs Training Program Employer-focused training funding program that supports North Dakota businesses in training newly created jobs. Used by employers expanding or relocating to North Dakota.
• Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Federal tax credit administration service that helps North Dakota employers claim tax credits for hiring individuals from targeted groups.
• Foreign Labor Certification (H2A & H2B) Program supporting North Dakota employers in applying for H2A (agricultural) and H2B (non-agricultural) foreign labor certification to access seasonal and temporary foreign workers.
• Unemployment Insurance Benefits Estimator Standalone online tool that lets individuals estimate potential unemployment insurance benefit amounts before filing a claim. Available to the general public without login.
• Big Interview Online interview preparation tool available to North Dakota job seekers for practicing and improving interview skills through self-service training content.
• Unemployment Insurance Interactive Dashboard Interactive public dashboard providing visual analytics on unemployment insurance claims, employment trends, and workforce metrics for North Dakota.
• Workforce Training Funding for Employers Employer resource that helps North Dakota businesses identify and access available state and federal workforce training funding sources and programs.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• American Job Center NetworkcoreOthersJob Service North Dakota is a proud partner of the American Job Center network, a nationwide system of workforce development centers providing employment services, training, and career resources.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Texas Workforce Commission: Texas's state workforce agency overseeing Workforce Solutions offices, UI administration, and Skills Development Fund training. Mirrors JSND's hybrid physical-plus-digital service network model.
• California Employment Development Department (EDD): California's state workforce agency administering UI, job matching, and workforce training. Closest analogue in model and statutory mandate, but operating in a far larger labor market.

Broad incumbents

• Robert Half: Large private staffing and placement firm operating across professional, finance, and admin roles. Comparable in placement and workforce solution services to JSND for employers seeking paid recruitment support.
• Adecco Group: Global staffing and workforce solutions provider with broad temp, perm, and training offerings. Relevant peer for employer-facing staffing services, particularly where JSND's employer recruitment funnel intersects with paid staffing demand.
• Indeed: Private-sector incumbent in online job matching that directly competes with JSND's ND Workforce Connection portal for employer job posts and job seeker search activity in North Dakota.
• LinkedIn (Talent Solutions): Private-sector job matching and recruiting platform competing for the same North Dakota employers and job seekers JSND serves, particularly for professional and white-collar placements where JSND's centers have lighter reach.
• American Job Center Network (USDOL/ETA): Federal umbrella network of which JSND is a member partner. Comparable in mission (workforce development services) and governance (WIOA-funded) but operates at national scale across 2,500+ centers.

Direct peers

• Workforce Solutions of North Texas (Workforce Solutions for North Texas): A regional Workforce Development Board operator under the Texas Workforce Commission system; provides the same American Job Center network model of physical centers, job matching, apprenticeship coordination, and employer services that JSND operates.
• CareerOneStop (USDOL sponsor): Federally-sponsored career information and job-matching portal that complements state agencies like JSND; useful peer for digital self-service tools, labor market data presentation, and career exploration content.
• ApprenticeshipNC (a program of NC Community College System): State-sponsored registered apprenticeship intermediary operating apprenticeship sponsorships and employer matching similar to JSND's apprenticeship service line; useful peer for evaluating apprenticeship program reach and employer engagement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jobservicend

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Job Service North Dakota