New Automated Job Board Launching on RealGoodND.com
A Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP) grant through the North Dakota Department of Commerce is supporting the implementation of an automated job board on RealGoodND.com. Rather than requiring employers to manually post job openings, the Getro platform scrapes careers pages from organizations across Nelson, Pembina, and Walsh counties to automatically build and maintain a centralized, up-to-date job board.
Once live, the platform will allow job seekers to easily browse opportunities and click “Apply Now” on individual listings, streamlining the job search process.
The Red River Regional Council, which administers the Real. Good. Northeast North Dakota talent attraction initiative, is partnering with the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (GFREDC) on this effort. GFREDC has utilized the Getro platform over the past 11 months with strong results, successfully increasing applicant traffic for regional job openings. A recent campaign targeting UAS workers in April–May 2026 generated 521 clicks on job listings, including 92 “Apply Now” actions.
“We are excited to bring this tool to the rural counties in Region 4,” said Real. Good. Project Manager Kristi Kasprick. “It allows us to compile job openings into one easy-to-use platform that can be widely shared with individuals exploring career opportunities in Northeast North Dakota.”
While grant funding prioritizes the manufacturing and UAS industries, the platform will benefit a broader range of sectors. Many incoming workers bring spouses and family members who seek employment across diverse industries, further strengthening the regional workforce.
The platform is expected to be live in July 2026. If employers do not have a careers page or website, positions can be manually added. Please reach out to Kristi Kasprick at kristi@redriverrc.com or 701.361.5705 for more information on how to submit positions.
First-Ever Virtual Rural Job Fair for Northeast North Dakota
Real. Good. Northeast North Dakota, a regional initiative promoting career opportunities and quality of life, will host the first-ever Real. Good. Virtual Rural Job Fair on July 23, 2026. The online event will connect local and national job seekers interested in rural living with employers across a range of industries in rural Grand Forks, Nelson, Pembina and Walsh Counties.
Host partners include: Job Service North Dakota, Red River Regional Council, and the Nelson, Pembina, and Walsh County Job Development Authorities.
According to North Dakota’s Labor Market Information Center, there are more than 1,500 job openings in Region 4. Healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, education and transportation-related occupations continue to lead in demand, highlighting strong career opportunities in the region.
Attendees can connect directly with employers, explore current openings, and visit the Real. Good. Northeast North Dakota pavilion to learn more about living and working in local communities.
“Employers in northeast North Dakota are looking for talent, and this event makes it easy to explore those opportunities from anywhere,” said Kristi Kasprick, Project Manager for Real. Good. Northeast North Dakota. “Beyond the jobs, we’re proud to showcase the strong communities, quality of life, and affordability that make this region a great place to live and work.”
Local residents are encouraged to share the Virtual Job Fair information with family and friends who live outside of the region or state and invite them to explore opportunities in northeast North Dakota.
This event is free and open to the public. Internet access is required.
Event Details:
July 23, 2026
https://realgoodnd.com/rural-virtual-job-fair/
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST
Free for job-seekers and employers.