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The state board of technical education has approved a new location for Western Dakota Tech - but postsecondary education continue to face challenges hindering growth in the area.
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What is the best way to address criminal justice issues like recidivism and crowded jails? One program in Pennington County – IGNITE – aims to prove education is one of the best pathways to a better future.
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A new program linking Pennington County educators and law enforcement aims to make second chances more valuable.
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Through a new program called IGNITE, Pennington County is changing its perspective on learning behind bars.
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What's one way to address a worker shortage? A scholarship that provides a full ride for a technical degree—and connects students to workplaces in the state.
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South Dakota's technical schools are retaining students at a higher rate than the national average. The state's four tech schools are keeping 78% of their…
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In The Moment ... September 25, 2019 Show 666 Hour 2Each month, Chuck Parkinson hosts Where Do We Go From Here from the South Dakota Community Foundation…
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The United States is facing a shortage of trained paramedics and EMT’s. That issue is especially pronounced in rural areas like South Dakota. Western…
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In The Moment ... June 18, 2018 Show 360 Hour 2Western Dakota Tech is hosting a poverty simulation on June 21st. Barb Garcia is facilitator. She joins us…
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Education and workforce development are increasingly intertwined. About 60% of South Dakota graduates stay in the state after they finish their degree.…