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As the need for nurses continues to increase here and throughout the nation, Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) is helping to fill the high-demand careers with the skilled graduates of its Registered Nursing and Practical Nursing programs.

In recognition of their completion of the WDTC Registered Nursing and Practical Nursing programs, 54 students received pins during a recent ceremony. Receiving pins is a traditional symbolic welcoming of nursing graduates into the nursing field. Select students also received special awards.

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Seven students recently graduated from Western Dakota Technical College's (WDTC) Class A Professional Truck Driving Program. These graduates will help fill the high and projected increasing need for truck drivers.

Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender is 55th Commencement Speaker

Western Dakota Technical College is hosting several celebrations this week to honor about 435 graduates - one of the largest classes in college history. Events include the college's 55th Commencement Ceremony, a Native American Honoring Ceremony, a Law Enforcement Pinning Ceremony, and a Nurse Pinning Ceremony.

Noting it “meets the strict industry standards,” the Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) Diesel Technology program was recently informed it has received Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Program Accreditation.

“We compliment you for attaining the level of excellence recognized by the ASE Education Foundation. Both the educational and automotive communities should be proud of your commitment to a quality [medium/heavy duty truck technician] training program” said Michael Coley, President of the ASE Education Foundation.