Financing/Incentives

Workforce Development Program

Business and Industry Training

Business and Industry Training Program
- Applicant Based Training
  These open enrollment courses are developed based on public demand and may be non-credit or credit-granting courses. The application-based courses are designed to serve industry and businesses with employee training needs, and for those individuals who may require specific skills training. We've included a list of current offerings.
- Customized Training
  Tailored to meet specific company training needs and using the latest technology available, customized programs are developed in partnerships with the company or organization requesting the training.
- Apprenticeship Training
  Apprenticeship courses combine formal classroom and clinical or lab training with on-the-job training and experience. These courses are designed to meet industry requirements for skill training.
- Continuing Education and License Renewal Training
  The BIT centers offer continuing education and certification programs for career fields that require licensure or re-certification. The center coordinators work closely with state and local organizations to identify industry training needs. These courses are designed to meet state and federal requirements for continuing education.
- Directed Independent Study
  Directed Independent Study is one of the newest types of training being developed by the BIT Centers. These courses are self-paced and provide basic skills training.
Technical Institutes
- On-Campus Training
  South Dakota is home to four technical institutes: Southeast Technical Institute in Sioux Falls, Western Dakota Technical Institute in Rapid City, Mitchell Technical Institute in Mitchell, and Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown.
- On-Site Training
  The on-site programs offer training for companies at another designated site, depending on customer preference and availability of resources. Mobile labs are also available for on-site training. This flexibility allows the training centers to serve any site in any town in South Dakota.