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Report Shows WDTC Graduates Excel in First Year Following Graduation
July 16, 2024
“There has never been a better time to attend and graduate from a technical college. The current career placement and wage outcomes for Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) graduates are phenomenal,” said Ann Bolman, Ed.D., WDTC President, reflecting on the latest S.D. Technical College System Graduate Outcomes Report.
The South Dakota Board of Technical Education recently released the Graduate Outcomes Report for the state’s four technical colleges based on 2023 graduate placement information. (Methodology below.) Western Dakota Technical College graduates have an overall placement rate of 99% for the third consecutive year*. Of those graduates, 95% are working in their program career field – an increase from the 91% percentage reported last year.
The South Dakota Board of Technical Education recently released the Graduate Outcomes Report for the state’s four technical colleges based on 2023 graduate placement information. (Methodology below.) Western Dakota Technical College graduates have an overall placement rate of 99% for the third consecutive year*. Of those graduates, 95% are working in their program career field – an increase from the 91% percentage reported last year.
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Now is Your Opportunity to Find Out what WDTC is All About!
July 10, 2024
Register for Visit Night Set for Tues., July 16
Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) invites the community to attend College Visit Night, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tues., July 16. The event is an excellent opportunity for high school students, recent graduates, and those seeking to upgrade career skills or make career changes, to explore the array of educational possibilities at WDTC.
Register for FREE to attend Visit Night at wdt.edu/visit. Completing registration makes it possible for us to customize your visit to your interests.
Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) invites the community to attend College Visit Night, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tues., July 16. The event is an excellent opportunity for high school students, recent graduates, and those seeking to upgrade career skills or make career changes, to explore the array of educational possibilities at WDTC.
Register for FREE to attend Visit Night at wdt.edu/visit. Completing registration makes it possible for us to customize your visit to your interests.
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Western Dakota Technical College Students Earn Gold Medals at National SkillsUSA Competition
July 8, 2024
Three Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) students recently earned Gold medals at the SkillsUSA National Championship Conference in Atlanta, Ga. Austin Evans (Black Hawk, S.D.) and Lance McNeese (Spearfish, S.D.) placed first in the Cyber Security competition. Jantzen Fisher (New Underwood, S.D.) received Gold in the HVAC-R (Heating, Ventilation, A/C and Refrigeration) competition.
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Western Dakota Technical College Announces 56th Commencement Graduates
June 24, 2024
The following students graduated from Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) following Spring Semester 2024.
Graduates and their programs are listed by state and city beginning with South Dakota.
Graduates and their programs are listed by state and city beginning with South Dakota.
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Commencement Program 2024
May 13, 2024
Congratulations, Class of 2024 graduates! Click to access a digital copy of the Commencement Program.
There are a limited number of printed copies vailable for pick up at the Enrollment Services front desk. (Note: Enrollment Services is closed from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, May 13.)
There are a limited number of printed copies vailable for pick up at the Enrollment Services front desk. (Note: Enrollment Services is closed from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, May 13.)