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USD President Sheila Gestring; Liberal Arts Education Adds to Workforce Development

USD President Sheila Gestring; Liberal Arts Education Adds to Workforce Development

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Workforce development has been a priority for Governor Dennis Daugaard, urging many high school students to think about technical education rather than a four year university degree.

University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says liberal arts education fits nicely into workforce development……

Gestring says a liberal arts degree helps students adapt quickly…..

Gestring says USD graduates have the basic skills needed to succeed…..

Gresting pointed to the very high placement rate of recent USD graduates.

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