Location: Lake Area Technical College 1201 Arrow Ave, Watertown, SD 57201
Start Date: 11/12/2025
End Date: 11/12/2025
Building South Dakota’s Manufacturing Workforce of Tomorrow
Join industry and education leaders on November 12th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM at Lake Area Tech College in Watertown, SD
The manufacturing industry faces an urgent need for skilled workers trained in automation and advanced manufacturing. This event celebrates a critical partnership between business and education to meet that challenge head-on.
Together, industry leaders, educators, and community partners are working to ensure students and workers are ready for high-demand, high-wage careers in automation and manufacturing
What You’ll Experience
Insightful Discussions: Learn how automation is transforming South Dakota’s workforce and how strategic collaboration can accelerate growth.
Funding & Programs: Discover how funding, grants, and training initiatives can support your efforts to build a skilled workforce.
Networking: Connect with organizations, educators, and industry leaders shaping the future of manufacturing.
Who Should Attend?
If you’re involved in education, workforce development, or manufacturing, this event offers valuable insights and connections to help you prepare the next generation of skilled workers.
Attendance is free, but registration is requested. Lunch provided.
Featured Topics & Speakers
- Bridging Skills and Industry Needs
See how local colleges and companies are working together to develop programs that prepare students for careers in robotics, automation, and manufacturing. - Panel Discussion with Industry Leaders
Including representatives from local companies, educational institutions, and workforce programs dedicated to building skills infrastructure for the future. - Drew Kellogg, Regional Automation Manager at Acieta, and Tyler Theisen, Senior Operations Lead at Acieta, will be featured among other industry voices contributing to this important conversation.
Lake Area Technical College
1201 Arrow Ave.
Watertown, SD 57201
Together, We’re Building a Stronger Future for South Dakota Manufacturing