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High School Students - Attend Western Dakota Technical College's Career Expo Oct. 7

September 27, 2021

Find the Right Career for You at Activity-Rich Camp

Whether you are a high school student who knows what you want to do following graduation, or you are not quite sure, plan to attend the Western Dakota Technical College Career Expo, Thursday, Oct. 7. The FREE event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Monument (formerly the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center).

Those attending the Expo will have the opportunity to explore more than 30 Western Dakota Tech programs through the activity-rich camp and visit with actual employers about career options. Participants will be able to register for a chance to win a $150 Visa gift card!

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Register for College Visit Day on Saturday, Oct. 23

September 23, 2021

To learn more about the many opportunities Western Dakota Technical College has to offer, register at wdt.edu/visit to attend College Visit Day on Saturday, Oct. 23. Presentations will begin at 10 a.m. with the event concluding at noon. Western Dakota Tech is located at 800 Mickelson Dr.

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Western Dakota Technical College Named a 'Great College to Work For' for Fourth Consecutive Year

September 13, 2021

Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) continues to be one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a new survey by the Great Colleges to Work For® program. This is the fourth consecutive year the college has earned prestigious recognition as a “Great College to Work For”.

The results, released today, Sept. 13, in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education, are based on a survey of 196 colleges and universities. In all, 70 of the 196 institutions achieved “Great College to Work For” recognition for specific best practices and policies. Results are reported for small, medium, and large institutions, with WDTC included among the small universities with 500 to 2,999 students.

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Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination

August 20, 2021

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.

The following WDTC individuals are designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and/or laws:

Debbie Toms, Title IX Coordinator
Office D116/D225C
800 Mickelson Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703
Telephone: 605-718-2958
Deborah.Toms@wdt.edu

Whitney Bischoff, ADA/Section 504 Coordinator
Office: Library D160A
800 Mickelson Dr., Rapid City, SD 57703
Telephone: 605-718-2965
Whitney.Bischoff@wdt.edu

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination can also be made to:

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

Western Dakota Technical College 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.

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Eleven Graduate from Professional Truck Driving Program

July 26, 2021

Eleven students recently graduated from Western Dakota Technical College’s Professional Truck Driving Program. These graduates will help fill the high and projected increasing need for truck drivers.  

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