Join Gov. Noem at Lake Area Tech's Annual Governor’s Luncheon, April 19

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will give the keynote address at the 22nd Annual Governor’s Luncheon on April 19, 2024. The event is organized by Lake Area Technical College and will be held at their Student Event Center in Watertown, South Dakota. The luncheon is a joint effort between the college's Foundation and South Dakota’s Governors. It aims to raise funds for student scholarships and campus upgrades.

Previous South Dakota Governors, including Dennis Daugaard and Mike Rounds, have spoken at the Governor's Luncheon. The event is open to the public and tickets cost $40 each. Lake Area Tech Alumni can get a $5 discount by stating their graduation year when buying tickets.

Tickets can be bought until Wednesday, April 17 at 12 Noon. They can be purchased by phone or on the college's website. The Watertown Area Community Foundation is sponsoring the event.

Lake Area Technical College, founded in 1965, was South Dakota's first technical school. It provides technical education in 31 fields and has over 2,600 students and 23,000 graduates. Among its graduates, 99% are employed or continuing their education.

In 2017, the college received the National Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Most of its graduates, 84%, live and work in South Dakota, benefiting the local economy and community.

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