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Daugaard Talks Higher Education

Daugaard Talks Higher Education

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South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard has been talking to students about their post high school and career plans. At appearances at Girls State at USD, and at a summer training recognition, he told students to think about their futures before decided on post high school education. And he said that doesn’t always involve a university…

 

Daugaard says students can certainly decide on a four year university track, but should think carefully on where that will land them…

 

Daugaard says he is not pushing the state’s kids toward more blue collar jobs…

 

Workforce development has been a priority of the Daugaard Administration.

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