Growing up in Bismarck, North Dakota, Paul Sitte always knew BSC was a reputable school with reasonable tuition. In the Spring 2007, Sitte decided to take advantage of his local school and enroll in the Process Plant Technology program. He earned his Associate degree and the payoff has been huge.

After graduating in the Fall 2008 semester, Sitte started working at Tharaldson Ethanol, near Casselton, North Dakota. Most recently, he earned a position at Dakota Gasification Company, located near Beulah, North Dakota.

"As one of my teachers once told me, everything from generating power or refining gas to creating paper or cleaning water for city use all uses some sort of a process. That's exactly what the process program is about. It provides students with the information so that they will be able to succeed in any part of the industry," Sitte said.

When asked what he would say to others considering a career in the industry, he said, "I would strongly recommend the programs BSC has to offer. Shift work and plant life aren't for everyone, but it is a very strong industry with great possibilities for anyone who takes it seriously. The smaller classes at BSC allow students to have more one-on-one time with teachers, not only in the classroom, but in the labs, too. BSC has invested in a great new building and lots of new lab equipment to place themselves at the top of the nation in energy education."

Sitte plans to enroll in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy Management degree program someday.

Congratulations, Paul!