Lake Area Technical College Offers First Native Entrepreneur Academy

WATERTOWN, SD – Lake Area Technical College in Watertown will host its first Native Entrepreneur Academy for Native American high school students in grades 10-12 and LATI students on Thursday, September 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lake Area Technical College. The Academy is an opportunity for students to explore and experience first-hand how to become an entrepreneur. Students will hear from successful Native American entrepreneurs about how to create and run with a business idea.

The day will incorporate speakers, exhibits, and educational opportunities that will be part of the necessary tools needed to successfully jump start an entrepreneurial concept. For more information or to register for the free event, contact Lake Area Technical College Diversity Coordinator Megan Leisinger at megan.leisinger@lakeareatech.edu or call 605-882-5284 ext. 341.

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