BSC Consultant Brent Sanford, President Dr. Doug Jensen, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Dr. John Carroll
Bismarck State College (BSC) is a leader in workforce development and polytechnic education, serving over 4,200 students and 22,000 community members through various programs. BSC’s Office of Workforce and Economic Development plays a critical role in addressing workforce shortages by offering innovative, industry-focused training in key sectors like energy, agriculture, and cybersecurity.
The college has a number of notable partnerships including their one with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses and an $8.3M defense initiative with BlueHalo.
As North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution and the third largest higher education institution in North Dakota, BSC focuses on public-private partnerships and talent development by providing hands-on learning in high-demand fields such as AI, digital technologies, and ranch operations. With guidance from its Business and Industry Leadership Teams, BSC aligns its curriculum with industry needs to ensure that students are workforce-ready at graduation.
Bismarck State College
1500 Edwards Ave
Bismarck, ND 58506
701.224.5400
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