Lake Area Technical Institute

Lake Area Technical Institute – Be where your passion is.

Our distinctive technical education will help land you a job in a high-demand career field. At LATI, we work hard to keep our programs cutting-edge and our graduates happy. We want you to love what you do!

Founded in 1965 as the first technical school in South Dakota, LATI now has 30 programs (12 online E-Degrees), 2,400+ enrolled students, and a living record of success:

22,000+ graduates

99% of our graduates are employed or are continuing education

81% of our graduates have stayed to live and work in South Dakota

We promise you: small, interactive classes, new technology, the fun and energy of a growing campus, and SO MUCH MORE!