The Build Dakota Scholarship has introduced a new opportunity for students pursuing careers in early childhood education.
This initiative provides full financial support to both traditional and nontraditional students, covering tuition, textbooks, and technology costs.
The program is designed to address the critical need for child care professionals in South Dakota, where affordability and workforce shortages are ongoing issues.
Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls will launch the new early childhood education program in the 2024/25 academic year, with hopes of attracting more students to meet the growing demand for quality child care.