Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) celebrates February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. CTE month celebrates programs across North Dakota that gain the academic, technical, and employability skills necessary for career readiness. Michelle Cauley, Natural Resource Instructor, declares it her pleasure to teach CTE courses for Dakota College at Bottineau, “CTE means the world to me, as career and tech education in our state of ND and in our country, these are the foundational jobs that really keep our state and our country moving forward. These are those hands-on, in-the-field kinds of jobs that I have the pleasure of getting to work with students in exploring their dreams and their careers in CTE fields.”

With the arrival of 2026, Dakota College at Bottineau students are turning the page and beginning a new chapter, uniting Jack Naton Days with Smokey’s Week. Since 1961, Smokey’s Week has been a proud tradition celebrating Lumberjack spirit. This refreshed, student-centered identity strengthens our connection to today’s campus community and aligns with our continued vision toward student success.