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Watertown offers employers immediate access to a skilled, dependable workforce\u2014anchored by a strong manufacturing and technical skills base\u2014while continuing to invest in the talent needs of the future. Through forward-thinking workforce initiatives led by the Watertown Development Company<\/span><\/span>, and a robust education system, businesses benefit from both readiness today and sustainability tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Our workforce pipeline is supported by strong local education partners, including Northeast Technical High School<\/span><\/span>, Mount Marty University<\/span><\/span>, and the nationally recognized Lake Area Technical College<\/span><\/span>. Together, they help ensure employers can find, train, and retain talent at every stage\u2014from entry-level to advanced technical and leadership roles.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Northeast Technical High School<\/div>
NTHS has provided career and technical education services to students of the Glacial Lakes Region of South Dakota for over 40 years. It currently serves students from 9 area high school in 13 career cluster areas. NTHS partners with local employers and strives to provide students with opportunities for hands-on learning and skill-building.<\/div>
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LAKE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE<\/div>
LATC\u2019s mission is superior, comprehensive technical education that changes lives and launches careers. Since its foundation in 1965 as the first technical school in South Dakota, LATC now has $450,000 in scholarships available, 31 career programs (13 online E-Degrees and certificates), more than 22,000 graduates, and a living record of success. LATC\u2019s philosophy of being \u201cindustry-facing\u201d and ability to adapt to the changing workforce needs of the region\u2019s industry and its focus on placement as a measure of student success are just a few of the reasons that LATC was awarded the 2017 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.<\/div>
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Mount Marty University<\/div>
Watertown is home to a satellite campus of Mount Marty College in Yankton, SD, a private, liberal arts college. Watertown\u2019s MMC campus offers both bachelor\u2019s and associate degrees in a number of popular programs. Courses are scheduled to accommodate the schedules of individuals that work full-time, and some courses are available online.<\/div>
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Lake Area Technical College\u2019s Corporate Education division delivers customized training, certifications, and skill-development programs designed to meet the evolving needs of today\u2019s workforce and employers.

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