Higher Education
The Rushmore Region leverages its strong education ecosystem to power economic opportunity. Local institutions, including Black Hills State University in Spearfish, the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in Rapid City, and Western Dakota Technical College in Rapid City, collaborate with industry to develop a skilled, ready workforce and to fuel innovation across tech, manufacturing, and services. This alignment provides accessible degree paths, graduation pipelines for employers, and targeted training to meet employer needs. By linking education, workforce, and business, you can recruit, expand, and succeed in Western South Dakota’s Black Hills economy.
