Western Dakota Technical College Foundation & Alumni

08/21/2026

The first week of school is upon us! Alumni, what advice would you give to a student on their first day?

08/19/2026

Hey Alumni! We want to know: where are you now? Comment a photo from your first job after school and one from your current position! We can't wait to see how far you have come!

08/17/2026

Future alumni alert! Last Friday, 62 students took their first steps towards their future at our degree-seeking orientation! We can't wait to see these students grow! Special thanks to WDT - Student Success Center for all their hard work!

08/14/2026

Looking to learn a life-saving skill or just trying to get recertified? WDTC now offers CPR Training Classes! New classes are happening all the time so register today at wdt.edu/cpr, by phone at (605)718-2410 or email [email protected].

- Friday, August 14, 1pm - 5:30pm
- Friday, August 21, 1pm - 4:00pm
- Monday, September 14, 5pm - 9:30pm

08/12/2026

Meet Matt Helling! He is a 2024 Summa Cum Laude graduate of our Paramedic Science program and has since moved on to start his own business operating an online learning platform for EMT and Paramedic students. Matt is truly a shining example of what our graduates are capable of. Way to go Matt!

08/10/2026

Last week, we were honored to take part in the Catapult Stakeholders Group launch event at WDTC! Thanks to a generous grant from the John T. Vucurevich Foundation, we are working to bring together community, businesses, and infustry partners to build a stronger, more sustainable workforce pipeline for Western South Dakota.

08/07/2026

We are incredibly honored to be part of this amazing group of people dedicated to bettering the Belle Fourche community! Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Member Spotlight: Dakota Technical College Foundation & Alumni
The Western Dakota Tech Foundation believes that better lives and a stronger economy are created through education. Educators and employees at Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) have made an extraordinary investment in our community by helping students learn the knowledge, skills, and behaviors they need to successfully contribute to Rapid City, the Black Hills, and the state of South Dakota.
All contributions to the Western Dakota Tech Foundation support the foundation's mission of generating resources for Western Dakota Technical College in support of students and workforce development. These contributions help create scholarships, develop programs, build infrastructure, and create a thriving campus community where students, faculty, and staff find success.
Thank you for supporting Western Dakota Technical College.

07/28/2026

Looking to get involved with a local organization that makes a real difference? Fill out the form below and turn your time into a meaningful change in our community!

07/24/2026

Congratulations to our very own Director of Foundation Development, Andrew Kapelewski on his spotlight within Association of Fundraising Professionals! We are incredibly proud of his hard work and development towards providing students with the best opportunities for the future.

To read more about his interview, click the link below.

https://afpglobal.org/news/afp-member-spotlight-andrew-kapelewski

07/22/2026

Congratulations to Alum and current Board Member Tenise Chapman! We are thrilled to have you be part of our team!