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Summer Semester can be a great time to complete college-required general education courses at a faster pace.

Microcomputer Software Applications, Composition, Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, General Psychology, and Introduction to Sociology are examples of Summer Semester Courses offered at Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC). Classes are offered on campus and online. 

Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) strives to prepare its students to be highly-skilled professionals who are career-ready day one upon graduation. Programs seeking national accreditation go through a detailed and lengthy process to ensure the program follows industry protocol, meets specific standards, and offers a quality educational program. Accreditation ensures students enter their career field with the knowledge and skills appropriate to the industry.

WDTC’s Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement Program recently earned the prestigious Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., (CALEA) accreditation.

Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) is hosting the free-to-attend Rapid City Earth Day Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 22. WDTC is located at 800 Mickelson Dr.

Activities will include: an education and vendor expo, discount tree sale, environmental film screenings, activities and crafts for children and adults, an electric and hybrid car show, a grand opening and tours of the new WDTC geothermal greenhouse, speakers and workshops, EchoWorks recycled electronics collection, sharps collection, and more. For a full list of events and times, click the link below to view the program.

Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) students demonstrated their exceptional career readiness during the SkillsUSA South Dakota Skills Championships, at WDTC, April 13-14.

WDTC placed in 12 competitions, earned 11 gold medals, and swept medals in four events - Architectural Drafting, Automotive Service, Diesel Equipment Technology, and Heating, Ventilation, AC & Refrigeration. WDTC students competed against fellow students from Lake Area Technical College, Mitchell Technical College, and Southeast Technical College.