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Residents of Bismarck-Mandan and Greater North Dakota have flexible education options to grow their skills or transition into new careers. Bismarck State College (BSC) offers a variety of in-person and online certificates, courses, and degrees that are designed to meet the needs of the local workforce (and the industries that...Continue Reading

Since its founding in 1959, the University of Mary has prepared students to support the local workforce. The college initially focused on teaching students nursing and education, enabling them to graduate and meet the community's needs. Today, the University of Mary offers a much broader curriculum, with nearly 60 undergraduate...Continue Reading

Bismarck-Mandan is home to multiple quality education institutions, including United Tribes Technical College (UTTC). This organization supports around 500 Native American students per semester and has served more than 10,000 students from more than 75 federally recognized tribes in its 50-year history.“We describe ourselves as a rural college located in...Continue Reading

The North Dakota Department of Commerce Global Talent Office (GTO) hosted the 2025 North Dakota Global Talent Summit on Thursday, Aug. 14, at Bismarck State College’s NECE building, convening national and international experts to explore legal immigration as a strategic solution to workforce challenges.More than 100 attendees participated in sessions...Continue Reading

Gov. Kelly Armstrong today welcomed U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to North Dakota, highlighting the state’s key contributions to American energy security and shared goal with the Trump administration of U.S. energy dominance.“As a Top 10 energy-producing state and the nation’s No. 3 oil producer, North Dakota stands ready...Continue Reading

The North Dakota Department of Commerce’s Global Talent Office (GTO) today announced the launch of a new statewide initiative to support English language learners through a strategic partnership with EnGen, a virtual, career-aligned English upskilling solution. This initiative provides no-cost access to English instruction for local employers and community organizations...Continue Reading