Southwest Minnesota Technical Skills Challenge 

The 6th Annual Southwest Minnesota Technical Skills Challenge was held on April 30, 2008 at the Minnesota West Community & Technical College campus in Granite Falls.  Students in grades 9-12 from eight high schools throughout SW MN participated in the following technical competition areas: 

·        Accounting

·        Digital Photography

·        Graphic Design

·        Public Service Announcement – Video

·        Pick-A-Path Web Story

Students competed as individuals and teams, depending on the competition.  Instructors from post secondary training programs at Minnesota West and industry professionals developed the challenges for each competition, and post secondary teachers and industry representatives from Pioneer Public Television, Prairie’s Edge Casino Marketing and Graphic Design were involved in the judging process.   

To View Photos of the 2008 event, go to: http://www.studentactivitiesphotogallery.shutterfly.com/action/

Planning is underway for next year’s Technical Skills Challenge! 

Keep checking www.lifetimeoflearning.com for information on location, new format and dates.

Comments & Questions can be directed to:

 Mary Lou Blasing

SW/WC Service Cooperative - Marshall
507-537-2273
Marylou.blasing@swsc.org