High school juniors and seniors interested in exploring career options are invited to attend the free, one-day All-Program Camp at Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC). This hands-on career exploration experience will take place on the WDTC campus from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 19. Lunch will be provided.
This popular camp is designed for students who are still deciding what career path is best for them. This provides them the opportunity to identify their top 4 programs of interest out of the over 40 WDTC options. Registration is open now to the first 150 students at wdt.edu/camps.
During the camp, students will be able to explore top WDTC programs of their choice, gaining a closer look at career fields that align with their interests. WDTC programs prepare students for some of the region’s fastest-growing careers, many of which appear on the South Dakota Department of Labor’s Top 30 Hot Careers list. These careers are identified as being in high demand and offering strong earning potential. Additional information is available at wdt.edu/HotCareer.
“The All-Program Camp gives students the opportunity to explore a wide range of career paths in a supportive, hands-on environment,” said Melissa Ginsbach, WDTC Interim Director of Admissions. “It’s designed to help students gain clarity and confidence as they think about their next steps after high school.”
For more information, contact admissions@wdt.edu or call (605) 718-2565.
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ABOUT WESTERN DAKOTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) was established in 1968 and is the only technical college serving the western South Dakota region.
WDTC offers nearly 40 programs in a variety of fields, including Business and Computers, Construction and Manufacturing, Energy and Environmental Technologies, Health Sciences, Legal and Public Services, and Transportation Technologies.
One hundred percent of Western Dakota Tech's most recent graduates are working, continuing their education, or are enlisted in the military, per the WDTC 2024 Placement Report. There were 249 respondents out of 286 graduates surveyed. [*Placement information is derived from graduate surveys, faculty-collected data, placement surveys started six months after graduation, and the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation. Overall placement rate is figured by: (responding graduates employed, continuing education, or in military service)/(responding graduates who are seeking employment). The number of program graduates are unduplicated by CIP code.]
Western Dakota Technical College 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, Western Dakota Tech students graduate ready to make a real and immediate contribution to their employers and to their communities.
For information about WDTC, call (800) 544-8765 or (605) 718-2565 or send an email to Admissions@wdt.edu. Visit us on the web at wdt.edu.
