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Free FAFSA Assistance to Area Students

WATERTOWN, S.D. – Lake Area Technical College will host a free Financial Aid Saturday on Feb. 7, 2026, giving students and families the opportunity to get hands-on help with the Free Application for Federal Student […]

Michael Schnetzer – Alumni Spotlight

Michael Schnetzer – Springfield, SD Energy Technology – Class of 2011 Why did you choose Lake Area Tech?  Lived in Watertown post military. Program offering looked interesting. With recession going on in 2008, was advised […]

Applications Open For Full-Ride Build Dakota Scholarships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WATERTOWN, S.D. – Lake Area Technical College is reminding students and parents that applications are open for the Build Dakota Scholarship program, with a deadline of March 31, 2026. Established in 2015, […]

Lake Area Tech Offers Free Income Tax Preparation Services

For Immediate Release JANUARY 9, 2026 Lake Area Tech Offers Free Income Tax Preparation Services WATERTOWN, SD – For 38 years, second-year students in Lake Area Technical College’s Financial Services Advanced Tax class have participated […]

Cheers to 60 Years and to the Future We Build Together

OP-ED PIECE: Cheers to 60 Years and to the Future We Build Together FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In 2025, Lake Area Technical College proudly celebrated 60 years of serving students, strengthening communities, and powering South Dakota’s […]

Avera Grant Supports New LATC Nursing Simulation Center in Pierre

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WATERTOWN, S.D. – Lake Area Technical College (LATC) and Avera announced today the upcoming construction/remodel of a high-tech nursing simulation center at Pierre’s Capital City Campus. A grant from Avera will provide […]

Concert to Showcase New LATC Chorus

LAKE AREA TECH HOSTS CHRISTMAS CONCERT, FEATURING NEW CHORUS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WATERTOWN, S.D. – Lake Area Technical College in Watertown will host its Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, featuring performances by […]

LATC Esports to Compete for National Championship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lake Area Technical College Esports Team to Compete for National Championship Friday WATERTOWN, S.D. – The Lake Area Technical College Esports team will compete for the Call of Duty Warzone 2v2 NJCAAE […]