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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Argus Leader) – As South Dakota technical colleges celebrate the 10th anniversary of providing Build Dakota scholarships to students, college leaders know there’s a need for additional workforce out there. Read More

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A South Dakota scholarship program is taking financial stress off college students and setting them up for success after graduation. The Build Dakota Scholarship allows a student entering a high-demand career to receive a full ride to a South Dakota technical college. This year, the scholarship celebrates its 10th anniversary. […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Some jobs are just dirtier than others. Western Dakota Tech had ‘Dirty Jobs’ star Mike Rowe stop in on Thursday to celebrate the Build Dakota Scholarship’s ten-year anniversary. Read More

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — It was a birthday bash that drew a big name.  Mike Rowe, the star of “Dirty Jobs”, made a whirlwind tour of South Dakota’s Technical Colleges yesterday to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Build Dakota Scholarship.  As Tom Rooney tells us, it’s a model that Rowe holds in high […]

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the grants for students to attend tech schools in Watertown, Mitchell, Rapid City and Sioux Falls, the result of a partnership among the state, First PREMIER Bank and industry. Read More