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Many good paying job opportunities exist locally and nationally in engineering and manufacturing. 

High school juniors and seniors can find out more about these careers by attending the FREE Engineering and Manufacturing Camp at Western Dakota Tech (WDT), from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7. Space is limited for this camp, so register today at wdt.edu/camps.

Those who attend this camp will be able to participate in activities, and talk to instructors and current students, in the following WDT programs:  Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Machining Technology, Precision Machining Technology, and Welding and Fabrication.

If you need money for college, you will want to attend Western Dakota Tech's Free Financial Aid Assistance Event, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26. (Enter main college entrance.) 

College representatives will be available to provide financial aid guidance, help you complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) regardless of where you plan to go to college, and assist with scholarship applications.

Due to inclement weather being forecast for this Thursday, Oct. 10, the Western Dakota Tech Construction Day Awareness camp has been postponed. Please watch for information regarding a new date.

Echo Works Collaborating with Western Dakota Tech to Establish eWaste Recycling Location, Program

This year marked the second year the Black Hills Area Community Foundation (BHACF) awarded the $50,000 Community Action Grant for 2019.This year’s recipient is Black Hills Works (BHW) to support their Echo Works Project. Black Hills Works is collaborating with Western Dakota Tech to develop the program.

The grants were announced at a grant celebration on Sept. 18. This year, 20 organizations indicated an interest in applying for the grant and the BHACF invited six organizations to apply. All finalists submitted requests for innovative projects with the potential for great impact, which made the final selection process difficult.

Ultimately, the Black Hills Works: Echo Works Project was selected based on the partnerships formed, the multiple areas of impact from environment to employment and student education, and the gap in services to our community that Echo Works will address.