SD Middle Schoolers Invited To Career And Exploration Camps.

Discover exciting career opportunities at the Dakota Dreams Career Camp, a free, five-day summer program for middle school students across South Dakota! Hosted by state colleges, this hands-on camp offers a unique chance to explore various careers through fun and engaging activities.

By Mitchell Now February 20, 2025 1:12 pm

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MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Middle school students across the state are invited to take part in a free, five-day career exploration camp. Our Dakota Dreams career camps are hosted by various state colleges over the summer. Students will be introduced to several different careers through fun, hands-on learning. The program is in partnership with the South Dakota Board of Regents, South Dakota Department of Education, and South Dakota Technical Colleges. Applications are online at Our Dakota Dreams dot com.

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