Lake Area Tech

05/30/2026

Lake Area Tech congratulates Miss South Dakota’s Teen, Evian Johnson!

Evian will be starting our Surgical Technology program this fall!

05/26/2026

Lake Area Tech Natural Resources students spent the school year raising bluegill on campus, and today, they released them into a local pond. 🐟 Big thanks to South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks for making this hands-on partnership possible!

05/26/2026

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The Boulder Memorial Golf Tournament Golfers will have a chance to support local students during the Annual Boulder Memorial Golf Tournament, set for Saturday, June 13, at Prairie Winds Golf Course in Watertown. Hosted by […]

05/26/2026

Check out Grant's alumni spotlight https://www.lakeareatech.edu/grant-santema-alumni-spotlight/

05/21/2026

Thanks to the generous support of the CHS Foundation, Lake Area Technical College is launching an innovative Agriculture Commodity Risk Management Lab — one of the first simulation-based trading labs at a two-year college in the Upper Midwest.

This state-of-the-art space will give students hands-on experience with commodity marketing, risk management, live market analysis and real-world trading simulations using industry-standard technology. The lab will support students in Ag Business, Ag Production and Livestock Production & Management programs while also creating opportunities for high school students, FFA members and industry partners to engage in agricultural career exploration.

This investment is helping prepare the next generation of ag leaders with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in today’s evolving agricultural industry.

05/20/2026

Lake Area Technical College recognized three academic programs for their contributions to the Greater Good as we closed out the year. These departments made noteworthy impacts on student outcomes during the 2025-26 school year and truly exemplified what it means to live our mission. Congratulations to the Law Enforcement, Professional Fixed-Wing Pilot and Welding Technology faculty and staff for their leadership and impact!

Law Enforcement
For exemplary instruction resulting in 100% written certification pass rates for two consecutive years.

Professional Fixed-Wing Pilot
For creating a program culture and structures that improved student retention and increased certification attainment.

Welding Technology
For high-impact recruitment efforts that strengthened our campus community and helped build the future workforce.

05/19/2026

Congratulations to the class of 2026! Lake Area Tech is so proud of every single one of you. You’ll do amazing things!

05/19/2026

05/15/2026

LATC and Watertown High School Native American graduates were recognized tonight at the Honor Ceremony. LATC graduates were presented with an eagle feather, and Watertown High School graduates were presented with a medicine wheel. Congratulations, graduates!

05/15/2026

What a beautiful day for Grad Fest 2026! Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us!