History

Mitchell Technical College, renamed in July 2020, opened in 1968 in a system of post-high school vocational technical education in South Dakota that included four area institutes and the South Dakota Office of Adult, Vocational and Technical Education. More than 19,000 individuals have graduated from Mitchell Tech since it opened. The central mission of the College is to provide job preparatory programs on a full- or part-time basis to all who can benefit.

Highly visible from Interstate 90, the campus, consisting of four buildings, is situated on 80 acres.

The College is governed by the Board of Education of the Mitchell School District 17-2 and operates under rules and regulations set forth by the South Dakota Board of Technical Education. The College enjoys a close relationship with Mitchell and the James River Valley community. Mitchell Tech has established advisory committees of community and regional representatives who provide program input and support.

Mitchell Tech is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and received a recommendation for a 10-year renewal of accreditation in 2021. In addition, Mitchell Tech was recognized as a Top 10 Community College in 2019 as identified by the Aspen Institute.

Mitchell Tech takes pride in the quality of its technical programs, in the high rate of graduate employment and in the rapid adaptability to business and industry needs by developing new programs and adding new dimensions to existing programs.

Several programs are offered 100% online, delivered through an interactive online learning environment.

Community and advisory board input enables Mitchell Tech to adapt to changing technologies, employer expectations, student interests and employment opportunities. General education offerings reflective of the needs in the technical world.

Mitchell Tech also strives to meet the needs of the community through Advanced Technical Education and corporate education programs. Programs range from day-long business training to 24 month-long programs.