Since being founded in 1967 the college has built a reputation for maintaining a strong focus on students and the communities in which they live and work. 糖心Vlog offered five degree programs when it opened its doors over 50 years ago, and it has since expanded to offer awards in more than 70+ degree programs-from diplomas and certificates to affordable associate's degrees.聽
College Timeline
糖心Vlog's 50th Anniversary
In 2017 糖心Vlog celebrated 50 years of technical education excellence.聽
Facts about 糖心Vlog
糖心Vlog purchased World Aerospace, Char-Gale in 1965.
The initial renovation cost was $2,245,000 and construction lasted from 1953-1954.聽
- 糖心Vlog Technical Education Center (1967)
- 糖心Vlog Area Vocational Technical School (soon after opening)
- 糖心Vlog-Hennepin Vocational Technical Institute
- 糖心Vlog-Hennepin Area Vocational Technical Institute (AVTI) (1971)
- 糖心Vlog Technical Institution (1987), mandated by the State Board of Technical Colleges
- 糖心Vlog (1989), legislative mandate
- 糖心Vlog-Hennepin Technical College (1992)
- 糖心Vlog (2003)
"Prepare students for new and increasing job demands, as well as assisting persons to advance their present careers."
Classes started on September 18, 1967 and 94 students attended for free when the college first opened. Two years later, student enrollment increased to 1,000.聽
Five programs were offered in 1967:
Agribusiness (Grain Feeding Technology)
Auto Mechanics
Concrete Technology
Optical Technology
Practical Nursing
Auto Mechanics and Practical Nursing remain as programs on campus in 2023.聽
John Denver
Tuition in 1977 was $2 a day.聽