News
Three Graduate from Class A Professional Truck Driving Program
September 30, 2025
Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) is proud to announce the latest graduates of its Class A Professional Truck Driving program. These skilled individuals are now well-prepared to help meet the growing demand for skilled truck drivers.
The Class A Professional Driving Program graduates and their South Dakota hometowns are:
- Robby Turner of Rapid City
- Nate Vensand of Spearfish
- Josh Wood of Belle Fourche
Western Dakota Technical College Fall Enrollment Increases by 8%
September 25, 2025
Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) is celebrating significant growth in student enrollment and outstanding graduate success outcomes.
This fall, WDTC’s total headcount reached 1,296 students—an 8.1% increase over Fall 2024. The number of degree-seeking students rose by 9.3%, while dual enrollment with high school students also climbed by 4.1%, totaling 411 students.
Discover Your Fast Track to a Great Career at Visit Day Oct. 4
September 19, 2025
Professional Truck Driving Program Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence
September 5, 2025
Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) is proud to announce the 30th anniversary of its Professional Truck Driving Program. To mark this milestone, WDTC invites past students, instructors, and the public to an open house celebration on Sat., Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon in Badlands Hall.
WDTC Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination
August 21, 2025
Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, services, enrollment practices, or in any aspect of their operation. This notice meets the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
WDTC is an open-admissions institution offering career-focused diploma, certificate, and associate of applied science programs in a variety of fields. Please view our programs for more information.
The following WDTC individual is designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and/or laws:
Kelly Oehlerking, Title IX Coordinator
Office: D206, 800 Mickelson Dr., Rapid City, SD 57703
Telephone: 605-718-2931
Kelly.Oehlerking@wdt.edu
Inquiries regarding non-discrimination can also be made to:
South Dakota Regional Office
Kansas City Office
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
One Petticoat Lane
1010 Walnut St., Third Floor, Suite 320
Kansas City, MO 64106
Telephone: (816)268-0550
FAX: 816-268-0599; TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov
