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PIERRE, S.D. – Four South Dakota Perkins Reserve and two South Dakota Workforce Education Grants have been awarded to South Dakota public school districts. Together, the six grants total $601,550.45.
The grants are designed to help school districts modernize their Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, expand hands-on learning opportunities, and align curriculum with high-demand careers. The projects funded this year reflect a strong commitment to equipping students with real-world skills that meet the needs of South Dakota’s workforce.
“These grants are more than investments in equipment,” said Secretary of Education Joe Graves. “They’re investments in the future of our students, our economy, and our communities. By supporting hands-on learning and industry-aligned training, we’re preparing South Dakota students to thrive in high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand careers.”
Details on the awards can be found below:
|
Perkins Recipients |
Project |
Award amount |
|
Beresford School District |
Computer numerical control (CNC) router for agriculture, food, and natural resources (AFNR) classes. |
$50,000.00 |
|
Brandon Valley School District |
Incorporation of plant growth systems for AFNR courses. |
$13,386.45 |
|
West Central School District |
Heavy machinery simulators for architecture and construction courses. |
$49,880.00 |
|
Yankton School District |
Laser cutting machine to support classes in manufacturing. |
$45,000.00 |
|
Workforce Education Grant Recipients |
Project |
Award amount |
|
Burke School District |
Construction of a new CTE addition focused on AFNR cluster, and purchase of industry-grade equipment. |
$225,000.00 |
|
Harrisburg School District |
Establishment of a childcare and early learning center that will serve as a working lab for the Education & Training and Human Services clusters. |
$218,284.00 |
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