About Us 

Western Dakota Tech is the only technical institute that serves the western South Dakota region. WDT offers more than 20 programs in a variety of fields, including Business, Construction Trades, Health Services, Human Services, and Manufacturing and Mechanical Trades. More than 95 percent of WDT graduates are placed in careers within six months of graduation, and more than 88 percent live and work in South Dakota. WDT offers Associate of Applied Science degrees and diplomas.

WDT faculty, staff, and administration focus their efforts on helping students gain the skills and experiences they need to succeed. Through hands-on learning, internships, and industry partnerships, WDT students graduate ready to make a real and immediate contribution to their employers and to their communities.

Accounting; Business Management and Marketing; Computer-Aided Drafting; Electrical Trades; Environmental Engineering Technology; Programming and Computer Networking; Programming and Application Development;  Health Information Management; Health Unit Coordinator; Paramedic; Pharmacy Technician; Phlebotomy/Laboratory Assistant; Practical Nursing; Surgical Technology; Fire Science; Law Enforcement Technology; Paralegal;  Automotive Technology; Collision Repair Technology; Diesel Technology; Welding Manufacturing

Through the Corporate Education Center, a wide variety of non-credit classes, workshops, and short-term training programs are available. Investing in lifelong learning leads employees toward more satisfying, productive working lives and assists employers in enhancing job performance, teamwork, and overall competitiveness.