SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Enrollment at technical schools in
South Dakota this fall is a mixed bag, with student numbers up at
two schools and down at two others.
Both Southeast Technical Institute in Sioux Falls and Lake Area
Tech in Watertown saw student numbers rise about 2 percent over the
year. Mitchell Technical Institute saw an enrollment drop of about
5 percent, and Western Dakota Tech in Rapid City saw the student
body decrease about 11 percent.
Mitchell Tech President Greg Von Wald says the drop at his school is related to
the improving economy. He says that as the manufacturing industry
rebounds, many students are leaving to take jobs in their field.
Overall, enrollment at the four tech schools was down less than
2 percent.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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