Lake Area Tech

Lake Area Technical College: superior, comprehensive technical education that changes lives and launches careers. We want you to love what you do!

Lake Area Technical College – Be where your passion is. Our distinctive technical education will get you into the region’s best careers. At LATC, we work hard to keep our programs cutting-edge and our graduates happy. Founded in 1965 as the first technical school in South Dakota, LATI now has 31 programs (15 online E-Degrees), 2600+ enrolled students, and a living record of success:

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11/01/2024

Students! Are you interested in joining LATC's SkillsUSA Chapter? Not sure what SkillsUSA is? Want to up your career readiness and leadership skills? Come to this meeting!

Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

SkillsUSA South Dakota

11/01/2024

The Lake Area Tech Corporate Ed Basic Wire Feed Welding Workshop is perfect for the entry-level welder or hobbyist. This course focuses on welder setup and components, basic welding techniques, and more. Participants will learn the proper technique for starting and terminating a weld with short circuit transfer. Read the details and/or register here: https://buff.ly/3ZyWjEW

11/01/2024

It's Game Day! Log on at 7:00 PM tonight to watch the Lake Area Tech esports team in action! Catch it all here: https://buff.ly/4gJjzIq

10/31/2024

Today is the last day to complete the survey!
What: Lake Area Tech is in the early stages of our next campus master plan to help inform our facilities, amenities, safety, and maintenance priorities in the coming decade. Who: We’re gathering input from staff, students, alumni, and the public. How: Share feedback at https://buff.ly/48jLqet When: Survey open through Thursday, October 31st

10/31/2024

The Lake Area Tech Rodeo Team has wrapped up its successful season! Read about the team and their perseverance: https://bit.ly/3AaGHPE

Photos from Lake Area Tech's post 10/30/2024

Senior Tech Day is in the books! Today we welcomed high school seniors from all over the region who learned about what life as an LATC student is all about. The seniors explored their program of choice, participated in hands-on activities, and absorbed some great information about becoming a Lake Area Tech student. We hope to see many of you back next fall!

10/30/2024

What: Lake Area Tech is in the early stages of our next campus master plan to help inform our facilities, amenities, safety, and maintenance priorities in the coming decade.

Who: We’re gathering input from staff, students, alumni, and the public.

How: Share feedback at https://buff.ly/48jLqet

When: Survey open through Thursday, October 31st

10/29/2024

The Watertown Current, thank you for covering Cakes for Terry!

Lake Area Tech Diesel Tech

Lake Area Tech held a benefit pancake this morning to benefit long-time instructor Terry Beynon.

https://watertowncurrent.com/campus-community-come-together-to-support-instructor/

10/29/2024

Southeast South Dakota! Lake Area Tech is seeking the ideal candidate to fill this instructor position at the Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield, SD. If you or someone you know qualifies, please take a look at the details and apply! https://buff.ly/3UliSLL.

Photos from Lake Area Tech's post 10/29/2024

Wow! There is an incredible turnout at the Cakes for Terry pancake feed happening right now in the Lake Area Tech Diesel Tech department! Thank you to everyone who joined us, donated, or helped spread the word about today's fundraiser. Kudos to the Diesel students and staff for their hard work and dedication in making the event a huge success! Again, thank you for helping us fill the shop for Terry!

10/29/2024

TODAY IS THE DAY!
Please join us! Terry is a long-time employee of Lake Area Tech and a Retired National Guard Veteran. Funds raised will be given to Terry and his family to help pay for medical expenses.
The public is invited, let’s fill the shop for Terry!

10/28/2024
10/28/2024

South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions

In just three short weeks the SDMTS Team will be doing a Lean 101 Workshop right here in Watertown, SD. It will be held at the infamous Goss Opera House in Downtown Watertown. Scan the QR code to register now.

10/28/2024

It's week five for Lake Area Tech Esports! The team is ready to get back on track after the bye week and forfeit by the opponent last week. Catch the action and get to know the players here: https://buff.ly/3zExPBA

10/28/2024

Please join us tomorrow at this time! Terry is a long-time employee of Lake Area Tech and a Retired National Guard Veteran. Funds raised will be given to Terry and his family to help pay for medical expenses. The public is invited, let’s fill the shop for Terry!

10/26/2024

Please join us! Terry is a long-time employee of Lake Area Tech and a Retired National Guard Veteran. Funds raised will be given to Terry and his family to help pay for medical expenses.
The public is invited, let’s fill the shop for Terry!

Photos from Lake Area Tech's post 10/25/2024

The annual Lake Area Tech Drone Camp was a hit! Today, high school students from across the region had the opportunity to participate in drone flight, GIS mapping, robotics, virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, an exciting drone demo by the LATC Law Enforcement program, and so much more! We are excited that we got to share a little of our expertise with up-and-coming drone enthusiasts.

10/25/2024

Just a reminder!
It's another week of practice for the Lake Area Tech esports team! This week's opponent has forfeited Friday's game but we'll be back on schedule again next week. Read the latest updates here: https://buff.ly/4e10vmh.

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Watertown, SD
57201

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
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