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Meaningful Development for a Strong Future with Build Dakota

Fostering meaningful development starts with setting a strong foundation, which is what Build Dakota is dedicated to establishing. Build Dakota is a unique scholarship program encouraging and supporting skilled scholars to enter high-demand programs at South Dakota technical colleges.

Deni Martin, Program Manager for Build Dakota, joined Jamie Farmen, SDCF Community Development Coordinator & Marketing Manager, to discuss how this scholarship program which is housed through SDCF, is developing a stronger future for South Dakota.

In this episode, you will hear:

-How the scholarship program came to be
-The work Build Dakota does to stimulate economic growth
-Deni’s passion for community connections

“On the outside, it is a full-ride scholarship,” shared Deni, “but behind the scenes, it is a true workforce development program bringing people together. For someone in a small town, to not only have a scholarship to attend school, but a job waiting for them when they graduate, is the key to making an impact in communities across South Dakota.”

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