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Progress is Complete!

Archway/Dana J. Dykhouse Business Center of Learning/Advanced Manufacturing Center

The highly anticipated Archway Complex is complete! The Archway ties the campus together via a walkway connecting the new Advanced Manufacturing building and the new Dana J. Dykhouse Business Center of Learning that houses the Business, Financial Services, and General Education programs. A public ribbon cutting and open house was held in September 2024 for the two-story 29,000 square-foot Archway/Business Center and the three-story 16,800 square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Center.

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Archway/Dana J. Dykhouse Business Center of Learning/Advanced Manufacturing Center rendering looking east on Arrow Avenue.
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Archway/Dana J. Dykhouse Business Center of Learning/Advanced Manufacturing Center rendering looking northwest.

Archway Complex Ribbon Cutting – September 26, 2024

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On September 26, 2024, we held a ribbon cutting for the Dana J. Dykhouse Business Center and Advanced Manufacturing Lab, also known as the Archway! We were humbled to have Dana at the celebration along with Dirty Jobs star Mike Rowe, a true champion of trade schools.
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This milestone was achievable because of the unwavering support of our community, industry partners, and friends of Lake Area Tech. Their commitment to education and workforce development is helping to build a strong future for generations of students. We also paid tribute to the 10-year anniversary of the Build Dakota Scholarship program and its significant contributions to filling South Dakota’s workforce pipeline.

Diesel Expansion Completed

Groundbreaking on the 18,000 square-foot Diesel Technology addition took place in June 2022 and the facility opened for students Fall 2023. The new addition expanded the Diesel program’s lab and classroom space to accommodate rapid growth and enables Lake Area Tech to meet the high-demand workforce needs in the diesel and transportation industry. 

Diesel Technology Expansion Project

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Rendering of the Diesel Technology expansion project looking southeast.
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Rendering of the Diesel Technology expansion project looking northeast.
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The Diesel expansion project is complete and open for students. (looking southeast).
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View of the Diesel expansion project looking northeast.