Lake Area Tech Computer Information Systems

06/02/2026

It was great connecting with some of our incoming students today, have a great summer!

06/02/2026

Happy Orientation Week! At Lake Area Tech, you'll gain hands-on experience, work on real-world projects, and build the skills needed for a successful career in today's technology and creative industries. This promotional video by recent graduate Jaelynn Greenfield showcases the three specialties that make up our Computer Information Systems department:

- Graphic Design & Digital Communications
- Software Development & Database Administration
- Networking & Cybersecurity

Whether you're passionate about design, programming, or technology infrastructure, our programs are built around hands-on learning that prepares you for the workforce from day one. 1️⃣

05/19/2026

A few more CIS highlights from graduation 2026!

05/16/2026

And just like that, class of 2026 is graduated! Congratulations!

05/15/2026

Graduation practice success! T-minus 4 hours until the real thing…

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

2026 CIS GradFest fun! 🤩

05/13/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the many area businesses and community partners who supported our program and our 2nd-year CIS students:

Valley Queen Cheese, Daktronics, Glacial Lakes Energy LLC, Midco, Watertown School District 14-4, City of Watertown, SD, Avel eCare, Insight Marketing Design, Western Area Power Administration, Persona Services Group

Your willingness to share your time, expertise, resources, and real-world perspective makes a meaningful impact on our students as they prepare for careers in technology. Because of your support, our students are better connected, better prepared, and more confident as they take their next steps.

Just to name a few that joined us the other day:
Spensor TenEyck - Information Technology Leader at Valley Queen Cheese
Kiel Zinter - Network/Security Specialist at Valley Queen Cheese
Tim Jenner - Cybersecurity Manager & IT Enterprise Architecture - Daktronics
Matt Konrady - IT Site Manager at Glacial Lakes Energy
Alex Hanson - Computer Technician at Watertown School District
Joe Sundvold - IT Implementation Engineer at Avel eCare
Nicholas Weyh - Associate IT Administrator at City of Watertown
Jeremy Ebsen - Field Operations Manager at Midco
Mitch Halling - Network Administrator at City of Watertown
Katrina Vyborny - Senior Account Executive at Insight
Bryce Leblanc - Director of Financial Aid at LATC
Matt Steiner - Campus Life Director at LATC
Brooks Jacobsen - Robotics/Electronics/Energy Department Supervisor at LATC
Levi Olson - Database & LMS Developer at LATC
Brylee Smith - Marketing Specialist at LATC
Ryen Lindner - Communications and Network Maintenance at Western Area Power Administration (WAPA)
Michelle Sundall Himmerich - Director of IT at Persona

We are grateful to be part of a community that invests in students and the future workforce. Thank you for partnering with us and helping make this year a success!

05/13/2026

We are so proud of our CIS Class of 2026 and the incredible growth they have undergone throughout their time in the program.

It’s been amazing seeing their capstone projects and reflecting on just how far they’ve come since day one. The future is bright for this group, and we can’t wait to see where their careers take them next.