students in partnership programs show up to work,” Dr. Karch notes.“They’re ready to go because they’ve already been doing internships at their dealerships.” Students wear uniforms matching industry standards. Classrooms simulate real work environments. David Cooper, Director of Facilities Management, emphasizes that every decision centers on one question: “How does this help the student? How does this meet the new instructional needs? How does it fulfill the goals of developing the workforce?” INFRASTRUCTURE AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES Physical expansion at NDSCS mirrors the state’s economic ambitions. Cranes and construction crews work to transform ideas into concrete reality, building facilities that will train workers for industries still evolving.The investment signals confidence in North Dakota’s future despite current workforce challenges. “We’re adding a $20 million expansion to our precision ag building,” Cooper announces.“It’s going 7 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 07 NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
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