Western Dakota Technical College graduates earn the highest average salary of all technical colleges in South Dakota.* 99% of those graduates find employment because they are thoroughly prepared. As Western Dakota Tech leadership prepares for the next 60 years, they’re constantly looking ahead to up-and-coming career fields. What can they as an institution ‘do today to own tomorrow’? In 2027, the college will launch its new Gunsmithing program, the first of its kind in the state and one of only ten in the entire country. “Hunting and the outdoors are so core to South Dakota’s identity, this is just a natural fit in a highly-skilled craftsmanship trade,” says President Ericson.
In 2027, Western Dakota Technical College will launch its new Gunsmithing program, the first of its kind in the state and one of only ten in the entire country.
This fall, the college is also partnering with the Black Hills Homebuilders Association to provide students with experience building a Governor’s-style home from the ground up, right on campus. With the ongoing expansion of Sanford and Monument Health, Western Dakota Technical College has plans to add 15,000 square feet of space to accommodate 400 new health science students. And in another fun first, their Corporate Education Center is even offering hen classes in 2027 for individuals and businesses raising chickens.
The innovation never stops.
*2025 SD Technical College System Graduate Outcomes Report
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