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DSU-SOAR

Strategic Outreach that's Agile and Responsive

DSU-SOAR is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization affiliated with Dakota State University, created to provide relevant workforce training needs for individuals, corporations, and government agencies.

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Mission

Become the national leader in STEM innovation, constantly evolving to offer training outside the traditional university system.

Vision

Advance South Dakota and beyond by making cyber skills available to everyone.

Values

Relentless ingenuity

Fearless leadership

Groundbreaking accessibility

Why DSU-SOAR?

  • DSU-SOAR is designed to promote and provide cyber and related education programs to individuals outside of the traditional credit bearing and post-secondary degree granting environment
  • DSU-SOAR is designed to provide agile and responsive strategic outreach and support for Dakota State University
  • Among noncredit educational experiences, DSU-SOAR will assists and supports credentialing in computer & cyber sciences; specifically noncredit bearing credentials, e.g., digital badges, digital competency certificates

As tech advances, so do we.

DSU-SOAR workforce training

As technology advances at lightning speed, businesses and organizations must keep their employees up-to-date on new and emerging technologies. By being innovative, nimble, and efficient, DSU-SOAR offers solutions through non-credit bearing short courses, workshops, and seminars.

These complement the University’s for-credit programs, but are offered outside a traditional university format to customize clients’ needs in any field, including healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, or the financial industry.

Whether a client needs upskilling, reskilling, or a career change, DSU-SOAR provides innovative options for workforce training, designed and customized to suit specific needs.

Let's get started.

For more information about DSU-SOAR and associated opportunities, contact Dr. Richard Hanson, Assistant to the President for Special Projects:

Richard Hanson

Richard Hanson

Assistant to the President-Special Projects

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Office Location: Heston Hall
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