The mission of Dakota County Technical College is to provide collegiate-level education for employment in occupational fields other than those requiring a baccalaureate degree. This education will empower individuals to obtain and retain employment, enhance their opportunities for career advancement, and furnish a supportive environment in which they can develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in a global economy.
The purposes of Dakota County Technical College are to:
Provide technical education that meets employment needs.
Provide general education that enables students to succeed in an increasingly complex world.
Provide developmental education that prepares individuals to succeed in collegiate-level education.
Provide learning resources and support services needed to promote student success.
Provide customized training and technical assistance for business and industry to promote economic development.
Develop partnerships with business and industry to strengthen and expand educational opportunities.