Western Dakota Tech 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 the 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.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and/or laws:
Debbie Toms, Title IX Coordinator 800 Mickelson Drive, Rapid City, SD, 57703 605-718-2958 Deborah.Toms@wdt.edu
Western Dakota Tech 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.
To help fill the high state and local need for skilled workers and managers in the hospitality industry, Western Dakota Tech is excited to announce a new Business - Hospitality program will start Aug. 19. The three semester, 11-month Hospitality diploma program will prepare students to work in this far-ranging industry.
Find Out what WDT has to Offer at College Visit Night on June 11
Western Dakota Tech (WDT) helps students grow, develop their skills, and prepares them to enter the professional world work-ready. Within six months of graduation, 96 percent of WDT graduates are employed, continuing their education, or serving in the military!
To learn more about the many opportunities at Western Dakota Tech, plan to attend the FREE upcoming College Visit Night at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, at Western Dakota Tech. Western Dakota Tech is located at 800 Mickelson Dr.
Native American Graduates Honored During Eagle Feather Ceremony
Western Dakota Tech hosted an Eagle Feather Ceremony to honor the college's Native American graduates on May 10. Students who wished to participate received blessed eagle feathers and plumes during the ceremony, which took place in the college's Event Center.
Rev. Dr. Gerald Yellowhawk, artist, author, spiritual leader, ordained minister, delivered the invocation and blessing for the graduates. Daniel Butcher, Director of the Piya-Wo'ecin Oti (New Hope/New Beginnings) homeless shelter on the Cheyenne River Reservation, was the guest speaker. Whitney Rencountre II, Rapid City's Ateyapi Program Director, speaker, singer, and performer, introduced the honoring ceremony and provided encouragement and reflection.
WESTERN DAKOTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE MISSION Western Dakota Technical College prepares students to be highly-skilled professionals through accessible, career-focused programs to improve their lives, while adapting to community workforce needs and positively impacting our economy.
