Puerto Rico Student Trip

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Puerto Rico

Instructor Kent Dahlman and his students had the opportunity to see La Fortaleza as they continue to explore Puerto Rico. La Fortaleza has served as a fortress, an arsenal, a prison, and a residence of the Governor-General, and today as the seat and residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico.

Memories from our trip are below.

I was interested in a health career but I wanted to do something other than nursing. My sister is a dental hygienist and she talks highly of the dental field. I chose Minnesota West's dental assistant program because it was close to home. I received the Workforce Development Scholarship, which helped with the cost of tuition. The faculty and staff at Minnesota West made me feel comfortable and welcome. After graduation, I plan to work in the field for a few years and may return to school to become a dental hygienist.

AUBREY | Dental Assistant | Canby

Pressure to go to a 4-year college put me at SMSU, and I made it for 2-years before deciding that was not for me. I have always been drawn to energy and I am not afraid of heights. I saved up, applied, and registered for the Minnesota West Wind Energy Program and never looked back. Worked hard, received an internship from a local Wind Energy company and my future career is set up for me. Student Services and my instructor have been more than helpful and I will never forget the relationships I have made at Minnesota West.

Promise | Wind Energy Technician | Canby

Minnesota West taught me the value of STEM education with personalized attention and smaller class sizes. Excelling in challenging courses paved the way for a seamless transfer to the U of M. Starting at Minnesota West was a wise decision that significantly reduced my final student debt load.

Dr. Andrew Bents | Swine Technical Veterinarian | AA and AS Degrees

Trying new things might seem difficult at first and you might not like it. But you’ll never know until you try so don’t be afraid to try new things.

CAMEEN | ELECTRICAL PROGRAM | JR PSEO STUDENT

JBS Better Future Scholarship made college more manageable financially, and the process was easy to apply for. I would recommend to all JBS employees and family.

ANDREA | NAIL TECHNICIAN | JACKSON

After my first college experience didn't work out, a family friend (Minnesota West Alumni) advised me to enroll in the Powerline Program in Jackson. And, in less than ten months, I was able to finish college early and get started with a new apprenticeship in the Twin Cities area. I had the opportunity to make life-long friends and connections and it has been fun to come back to Jackson to visit.

ELLE | POWERLINE TECH ALUMNI

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