More young workers are turning to the construction trade for employment

Thousands of students in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota are currently pursuing educational opportunities at technical colleges. Statistics show approximately 15 to 20% of all postsecondary students in this tri-state region choose to attend technical or community colleges, and a large percentage of those students are pursuing certification in construction trades. With increased emphasis on trade careers, both the area colleges and construction managers are working together to provide the right training and opportunities. Cory Clasemann, president of Southeast Technical College, said about 40% of the school's students are in the building trades. / Courtesy Southeast Technical College We're right around 2,800 students here in Sioux Falls, Cory Clasemann, president of Southeast Technical College, said. We have about 40% of our students in the building trades, about 40% in health care and 20% are in what we call professional studies. We have seen a significan