Health Academies

Health Academies are held the first week in June on the campuses of the state's four technical institutes as well as at Avera St. Luke's/Presentation College.  High School juniors and seniors from across the state are able to attend the week-long academies.

During the week, the participants have an opportunity to participate in hands-on activities conducted by the instructors of the various health programs at Lake Area Technical Institute, Mitchell Technical Institute, Southeast Technical Institute, Western Dakota Technical Institute and Avera St. Luke's Hospital/Presentation College.  In addition, speakers from regional hospitals, colleges, and universities participate in the academy.  With the diverse representation, the attendees have the opportunity to learn about the wide variety of careers available in health care. 

The week usually concludes with tours of hospitals and healthcare facilities where the academy  participants can see the careers they learned about in action.