Backing Students.
Building the Future.

Business Partners

Lake Area Tech grads don’t sit around waiting for opportunities. They step into them.

That’s made possible by strong partnerships with industry. Our Impact Partners invest in programs, equipment, and scholarships so students are learning with what the real world actually uses.

They don’t just support from a distance. They help shape curriculum, advise programs, and connect directly with students through internships, hiring, and hands-on involvement.

Impact Partners: Building a Work Force Together

Impact Partners make a long-term commitment to Lake Area Tech and the future workforce. These partnerships help expand programs, strengthen training, and create more opportunities for students to succeed.

In return, partners gain early access to talent, visibility across campus, and a direct role in developing the next generation of their workforce.

Impact Partner Acknowledgement

Impact Partners are recognized across campus and given meaningful access to students and programs.

On campus and in communications:

  • Featured on the Donor Recognition Wall in the Student Services Center
  • Custom partnership plaque displayed in a high-traffic area within a relevant program
  • Recognition in key publications, including the President’s Annual Report and Alumni & Friends Newsletter
  • Company profile and link featured on the Lake Area Tech website

At events and in recruiting:

  • Prominent booth placement and signage at campus career fairs
  • Option to reserve a dedicated space for student interviews during events
  • Early access to students through priority internship and recruitment visits at the start of each semester

In the classroom and beyond:

  • Representation on program advisory boards
  • Opportunities to engage with students through guest lectures and program involvement

Lake Area Technical College is grateful for our generous Impact Partners.
To learn more about an Impact Partner’s business in general or potential employment opportunities, click on any of the links below.

$1,000,000 + IMPACT PARTNERS

Butler Cat logo
Dacotah Bank logo
First Bank Trust logo
First Premier Bank and Premier Bankcard logo
Otter Tail Power Company logo
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare logo
Brandt Holdings logo
Sanford Health logo
Chs Inc Logo
Valley Queen logo
Horton logo