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Eight Graduate from Western Dakota Technical College's Professional Truck Driving Program

Early Registration Recommended for Course Starting Oct. 15

Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) announces the recent graduation of eight students from its Class A Professional Truck Driving Program. These graduates are poised to contribute to meeting the escalating demand for skilled truck drivers in the region.

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WDTC Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination

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.


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Metallica Scholars Initiative Workforce Education Program Now in All 50 States

Rapid City, S.D. - All Within My Hands (AWMH), the non-profit, philanthropic organization created by the members and management of Metallica, is incredibly proud to announce the largest expansion of its Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) and its largest grant to date. With the launch of year six, 18 new colleges join the roster of existing MSI community colleges, with each new college receiving $75,000 to enhance the student experience within career and technical education programs. The Metallica Scholars Initiative now has a presence in 60 colleges across all 50 United States and the territory of Guam.

Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) has been notified it will continue as a Metallica Scholars college for Cohort 6. WDTC was selected to join the Metallica Scholars Initiative last year in Cohort 5. WDTC is the only technical college in South Dakota to receive this designation and grant funding to reduce financial barriers for students in several career programs.


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Report Shows WDTC Graduates Excel in First Year Following Graduation

“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.

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Now is Your Opportunity to Find Out what WDTC is All About!

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.

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