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NDSCS Culinary Arts Department incorporates local products

10-21-2020
Donations from area companies provide necessary ingredients for student baking projects

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NDSCS Division for Workforce Affairs partners with Microsoft

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10-01-2020

The NDSCS Division for Workforce Affairs, in conjunction with TrainND Southeast, has partnered with Microsoft to launch UpskillingND to support job seekers looking to build their skills for in-demand careers. Through this new initiative, NDSCS and TrainND will form cohort groups who will utilize self-paced virtual curriculum to learn new technology skills for in-demand jobs and earn certifications. The program is available at no cost to participants through March 31, 2021.

UpskillingND participants will have access to the following:

  • Self-paced virtual curriculum from Microsoft and LinkedIn to learn skills for Customer Service Specialist or Sales Representative roles, enabling them to earn certifications and badges.
  • One-on-one support from TrainND Southeast partners on the training content, plus coaching on interview skills and resumé writing.
  • Virtual connection to a network of peers for support and community.
  • Assistance with searching and applying for open positions.
  • Connections to local companies with positions open for the certification skills.

Participants can work at their own pace through the curriculum. In addition to the virtual training sessions, there will be group and individual meetings with mentors, and customized workshops with industry experts and volunteer mentors.

“We are excited to work with Microsoft to provide critical training and support for individuals who may have been displaced from their job due to COVID-19, or who need to develop a new skillset to make a career change,” said NDSCS Vice President for Workforce Affairs Tony Grindberg. “This new initiative will also support industry needs in our region by providing upskilling opportunities for the workforce.”

Interested individuals must complete an online application to be considered for the program. The application deadline for the first of four scheduled cohorts is October 19, and class sizes are limited. 

“As we continue to work through the impact of the pandemic, it is clear that progress must be made to bridge the digital divide. One primary focus is providing digital skilling in order to advance our community forward,” said Taya Spelhaug, Microsoft TechSpark Regional Manager. “Those who have lost their jobs, or were from an underserved community, have an opportunity to bounce back by acquiring new skills. We are so happy to partner with NDSCS’s TrainND team, to bring Microsoft’s Skills initiative and learning opportunities to North Dakota.”

As part of its Skills initiative, Microsoft, LinkedIn and GitHub have collectively reached more than 10 million learners around the globe.

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NDSCS announces Fall 2020 Enrollment

09-22-2020
Fall enrollment numbers are now official at the North Dakota State College of Science. Total student enrollment is 2,829, which includes Wahpeton, Fargo, Online and Early Entry students.

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Agriculture Instruction

NDSCS and Midwest Community College Partners Join Forces with NRCS

09-21-2020
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) is partnering with NDSCS and eight other Midwest community colleges to support hands-on student learning in the field, to develop future conservation-minded farmers and ranchers, and to cultivate more graduates interested in pursuing careers with NRCS.

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NDSCS, TrainND Southeast expand CDL Training

09-15-2020
The NDSCS Division for Workforce Affairs, in conjunction with TrainND Southeast, expanded the capacity for its Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) / Truck Driving training and is now offering additional start dates for individuals interested in the class.

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Benjamin Whitmore

Benjamin Whitmore receives Excellence in Innovation and Adaptive Education Award from Tri-College University

09-11-2020
Benjamin Whitmore from North Dakota State College of Science was selected for the award for his excellence, innovation, creativity and successful use of advanced technology in producing high quality education under the challenge of limited time allowed for successful transition to a fully distance delivery classroom as a result of the global pandemic.

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NDSCS to begin 118th academic year August 24, 2020

08-20-2020
North Dakota State College of Science fall semester classes will begin Monday, August 24 at 4 p.m. for all students in Wahpeton, Fargo and online.

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NDSCS Commencement Ceremony set for Friday, August 21

08-12-2020
NDSCS will hold its Commencement ceremony on Friday, August 21 at 4 p.m. outdoors at the Earl “Skip” Bute Alumni Stadium in Wahpeton, N.D. Approximately 600 students from the Wahpeton campus, NDSCS-Fargo location and online are scheduled to graduate, and approximately 160 graduates plan to participate in the Commencement ceremony.

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NDSCS 2020 Football Season Cancelled

07-06-2020
The North Dakota State College of Science 2020 football season has been cancelled, as the College’s football conference, the Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC), announced today that it will limit its fall sports to those that have been identified as low-risk as it relates to COVID-19.

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NDSCS Blikre Activities Center to Reopen July 1

06-29-2020
The Clair T. Blikre Activities Center at the North Dakota State College of Science will reopen on July 1 and will be available for use by students as well as individuals who have fitness memberships.

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