Yankton School District encompasses an area of 210 square miles, all of which is located in Yankton County. The district serves approximately 3,100 students from Jr. Kindergarten to the 12th Grade. The district provides four Elementary Schools (Grades K-5), one Middle School (6-8), one High School (9-12), and one Alternative Learning Center (9-12). The district offers a comprehensive educational program emphasizing sound, basic curriculum.
Sacred Heart School is located in Yankton, South Dakota. The first school was built in 1884 just west of the current Sacred Heart Church. In 1922 a new two-story brick school was completed at 5th and Capital. In 2002 construction of the new PK-4th classrooms was added on to St. Benedict church building.
The school has over 27 staff members. Grades range from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade. Current enrollment of approximately 385 students from 225 families.
The Profile
Mount Marty College is a private, Catholic, Benedictine co-educational liberal arts college. Primary emphasis is placed on the development of each person as a complete human being with intellectual, professional, and personal skills and a composite of moral, spiritual, and social values.
The People
Mount Marty College enrolls over 1100 students of all faiths. Students come from 25 states and 5 foreign countries. Classes are taught by professors, not graduate students. The small student-faculty ratio fosters personalized learning, where teaching is the highest priority.
The Place
Mount Marty College is located in Yankton, South Dakota, a town of 15,000 people. Located on the bluffs of the Missouri River, the 80-acre campus has a mix of modern and historic buildings. The campus has a new Scholastica Learning Center and Cyber Cafe.
Academics
Mount Marty is known for value-centered education and professional preparation. On the leading edge of teaching and learning as defined by student achievement and a high placement rate, MMC connects you to the real world of work through practicums and internships.
Regional Technical Education Center (RTEC)
The purpose of RTEC is to provide high quality, accessible, affordable, technical education and training opportunities which will enhance the abilities of individuals to obtain and retrain employment.
The goal of RTEC is to provide a work and skills ready labor force that will provide area business with a competitive edge in the marketplace.
By working closely with local businesses RTEC is able to broker and provide the training and vocational opportunities for the areas work and labor force by being responsive to immediate training needs of area businesses.
WHAT IS RTEC?
RTEC is a not-for-profit technical education center that provides rapid response training and education for regional organizations in collaboration with strategic partners.
There is no set curriculum at this time. RTEC goes out into the regional area, determines the employer needs, and develops education and training to meet the needs.
WHAT TYPES OF TRAINING AND EDUCATION HAS RTEC PROVIDED?
- LPN classes
- Welding classes
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing classes
- Medical transcription classes
- Personal and professional development classes
- Forklift training
- Schematic and blueprint reading
- Computer training
- Hydraulic training
- Mobile equipment certification
Southeast Job Link is one of several Career Learning Centers located throughout the state. Our purpose is to provide employment training services that meet the needs of employers and job seekers in the region. We work cooperatively with the employment community to understand their training needs and develop solutions to meet those needs. We seek to provide the opportunity for meaningful, lasting employment to all those who participate in our programs.
ONGOING SERVICES
Medical Transcription
Personal and Professional Development (ie: Leadership Training)
Computer Training (Microsoft Office Programs)
QuickBooks / Bookkeeping Training
Consultation Services for Businesses (Bookkeeping - QuickBooks)
Workforce Development
Assessment Sceening
Pre-employment Testing
Skills Training
Employer Benefits
Skills Verification Testing:
Computer-based proficiency testing for more than 800 software, office, and technical skills applications. This offers an employer the opportunity to test an individual's knowledge before they hire them.
Pre-Employment Screenings:
Pre-employment screening and testing designed to help determine the likelihood that a job applicant will perform on the job in a reliable and productive manner thus reducing costly turnover.
Skills Training:
Offers participants classroom and on-site instruction in high demand occupations. Training is customized using a high level of employer involvement so the unique needs of the employer can be met.
English as a Second Language:
ESL programs are available to help employers and individuals maximize their effectiveness in today's diverse workplace.
Employee Benefits
Assessment:
Designed to assess vocational strengths, interest, and values to help identify successful career choices.
Career Exploration:
Trained staff will assist in utilizing and evaluating assessment tools to help individuals select a career path that will result in satisfying and lasting employment.
GED Preparation & Testing:
SEJL Instructors provide GED instruction for clients who do not have a high school diploma. SEJL uses pre-testing, study guides, workbooks, a complete GED study course, as well as individualized and computer assisted help to prepare clients to successfully complete the GED exam.
Adult Basic Education:
Instructors work with individuals who would like to upgrade or refresh their math and reading skills whether it's to help children with homework, to prepare themselves for higher education, or to prepare for a better job. Included in the ABE program is civics training for SEJL's newly immigrated clientele.
Proctor Services for the Community:
Southeast Job Link offers services for anyone needing to take a proctored exam. This service is offered weekdays and evenings at various times by appointment only. Please call 605-668-3480 to schedule an appointment.
| Public Schools |
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| Alternative Learning Center (9-12) 1801 Summit St. Yankton, SD 605-665-1416 |
Beadle School (K-5) 1214 Mulberry St. Yankton, SD 605-665-2282 |
Gayville-Volin School District (K-12) 100 Kingsbury St. Gayville, SD 605-267-4476 |
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Irene-Wakonda School District (K-12) |
Lincoln School (K-5) 815 Locust St. Yankton, SD 605-665-7392 |
Stewart School (K-5) |
| Webster School (JK-5) 317 E. 7th St. Yankton, SD 605-665-2484 |
Yankton Public Schools Superintendent Office 1900 Ferdig Ave. Yankton, SD 605-665-3998 |
Yankton Junior High School (6-8) 2000 Mulberry St. Yankton, SD 605-665-2419 |
| Yankton High School (9-12) 1801 Summit St. Yankton, SD 605-665-2073 |
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| Private Schools |
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| Missouri Valley Christian Academy (K-8) 305 W. 25th St. Yankton, SD 605-665-4470 |
Sacred Heart Catholic (K-8) 1500 St. Benedict Dr. Yankton, SD 605-665-5841 |
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| Higher Education | ||
| Avera Sacred Heart Hospital School of Radiologic Technology 501 Summit St. Yankton, SD 605-668-8000 |
Mount Marty College 1105 W. 8th St. Yankton, SD 605-668-1011 |
Regional Technical Education Center 1200 W. 21st St. Yankton, SD 605-668-5700 |
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Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota |
