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.
The event will feature:- A showcase of WDTC’s trucks and trailers, including some of the original 1995 vehicles still in use today.
- A “memory lane” photo display highlighting three decades of program history.
- Opportunities to learn more about WDTC’s truck driving program and career training.
- Refreshments and fellowship with current and past members of the WDTC truck driving community.
The open house is free and open to the public. Registration is requested at https://tinyurl.com/w2x6s82e.
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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.
Per the WDTC 2024 Placement Report, 100% of the college's most recent graduates are working, continuing their education, or are enlisted in the military. 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, WDTC 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.
