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Lake Area Tech Students Prepare to Launch 38th Annual Free Tax Prep Clinic
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - As tax season officially arrives, Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is preparing to open its doors for the 38th consecutive year of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The clinic, which provides free tax preparation services to the community, is scheduled to run from February 3 through March 14, 2025.

Steve Jurrens
8 hours ago2 min read


Lake Area Tech Invites High School Seniors to Explore Career Paths at Senior Tech Day
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - High school seniors looking to get a jump-start on their career planning are invited to experience Lake Area Technical College firsthand during Senior Tech Day on Tuesday, Feb. 4.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 232 min read


Full-Ride Futures: Lake Area Tech Highlights Build Dakota Opportunities
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is opening the door to debt-free education as the latest application cycle for the Build Dakota Scholarship officially kicks off.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 162 min read


Lake Area Technical College to Host Free Financial Aid Workshop
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College will host a free Financial Aid Saturday on Feb. 7, 2026, to assist students and families with the federal student aid process.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 162 min read


Applications Open for Build Dakota Scholarship at Lake Area Technical College
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College is now accepting applications for the Build Dakota Scholarship program, offering students a pathway to graduate debt-free and enter high-demand career fields in South Dakota. The application period is currently open with a deadline of March 31, 2026.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 142 min read


Lake Area Tech Enters 2026 with Record Momentum and $100M Expansion Vision
Lake Area Tech Enters 2026 with Record Momentum and $100M Expansion Vision

Steve Jurrens
Jan 22 min read


Lake Area Tech Celebrates 60 Years of Technical Education and Regional Growth
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is concluding a year of celebration, marking six decades of technical education and workforce development in South Dakota. Founded in 1965 as the state’s first technical college, the institution utilized 2025 to reflect on its legacy while reporting record-breaking momentum for the decade ahead.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 23, 20252 min read


Lake Area Tech and Avera Partner to Build High-Tech Nursing Simulation Center in Pierre
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) and Avera announced a new partnership today to construct a state-of-the-art nursing simulation center at Pierre’s Capital City Campus.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Lake Area Tech Announces New Dual Credit Scholarships and Build Dakota Event
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) has announced important updates to scholarship opportunities for both high school students taking dual-credit courses and those applying for the highly competitive Build Dakota Scholarship.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 8, 20252 min read


LATC Chorus to Host Free Christmas Concert with Glacial Lakes Harmonizers
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is inviting the community to usher in the holiday season with the first-ever LATC Chorus Christmas Concert on Friday, December 12, 2025.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 28, 20251 min read


LATC Esports Teams Earn Invitation to Prestigious Midwest Clash Tournament
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The burgeoning esports program at Lake Area Technical College (LATC) has received a significant honor: an invitation for its Rocket League and Valorant teams to compete in the prestigious Midwest Clash Tournament.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 29, 20252 min read


LATC Concludes 60th Anniversary Tailgate Tour, Awards Scholarship and MVP Honor
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) recently wrapped up its 60th Anniversary Tailgate Tour across the region. The tour concluded Thursday night at the Milbank vs. Madison high school football game, which included a scholarship presentation and the recognition of an outstanding student-athlete.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 24, 20251 min read
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