Minnesota Riverland Technical

Riverland Community College is a regional comprehensive community college that offers academic classes in liberal arts and career-technical higher education. It offers a variety of programs and associate degrees, diplomas and certificates that includes various technical programs that train students for jobs in 9 months. The college offers more than 50 career programs and over 30 transfer programs, including Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CERT), Nursing Program Pathway (RN) (AS), Industrial Maintenance and Mechanics (DIP) and Diesel Technology -- Commercial Vehicle (DIP). Located in Austin, Minn., Riverland Community College has a work force of nearly 350 staff members that include college and adjunct faculty and noninstructional personnel.

Operational since 1946, South Central College is an educational facility that offers a range of degrees, diplomas and certificates. The college is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It offers career counseling services for students. The college conducts programs in business management, carpentry, architectural drafting, nursing, culinary arts, graphics production and automotive service. It conducts various scholarship programs for students. The college offers training sessions for public safety and emergency medical services. In addition, it provides financial assistance services. South Central College maintains one of its campuses in Faribault, Minn.