Workforce Development

Belle Fourche High School Career & Technical Education Center

Belle Fourche offers a wide range of career and technical education courses designed to prepare students for success in high-demand fields. From welding, agriculture, and carpentry to business, culinary arts, and child development, students gain hands-on experience using industry-grade tools and technology—including 3D printers, laser engravers, and commercial kitchens. Middle schoolers can explore early pathways, while high schoolers benefit from internships and college credit opportunities.

Registered Apprenticeship in Belle Fourche

South Dakota’s Registered Apprenticeship program lets you jumpstart your career with paid, hands-on training. You’ll gain in-demand skills, earn nationally recognized credentials, and advance your career while avoiding student debt. With opportunities for wage growth, college credit, and real-world experience, it’s a smart path to a successful future.

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NEW APPRENTICE INCENTIVE (https://starttodaysd.com/employers/funding/)

Incentive of up to $5,000 per new apprentice hired for sponsors already registered with U.S. DOL. ONLY CURRENT Registered Apprenticeship sponsors are eligible to apply. New Incentive launches April 1, 2025.

Build Dakota Scholarship Fund

Build Dakota Scholarships offer students—of any age and from any state—a chance to attend South Dakota technical colleges tuition-free. The program covers all major expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and supplies, in high-need career fields. In return, recipients commit to working in South Dakota for three years after graduation. With hands-on training, no student debt, and a direct path to a rewarding career, Build Dakota is an investment in your future—and in South Dakota’s.
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Educated Work Force

BHSU offers 81 academic programs at the associate, bachelor, and master degree degrees in Business, Accounting, industrial and sustainability 
SDSM&T offering engineering degrees in electrical, environmental, geology, mechanical, science, mining, and energy
WDTI offers diplomas in welding, machinist, plumbing, HVAC, building, criminal justice and medical

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (PDF), or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.