Dakota Supply Group (DSG) is pleased to announce the sponsor of the Distribution, Manufacturing, and Transportation Pathway at the Moorhead High School Career Academy. The sponsorship will be made over a series of 10 years and will help to establish and operate this pathway — a critical component to continue to introduce future talent to both the distribution industry and the trades.

“DSG is honored to play a role in the development of students exploring incredible career opportunities in wholesale distribution, manufacturing, transportation, the skilled trades, and more,” said Paul Kennedy, DSG president and CEO. “Our continued investment in the communities our employee-owners serve will help build the future of our region and the way we approach education and talent development.”

The MHS Career Academy is changing the way students approach high school. Based on industry and professional standards, the program offers unparalleled experiential learning about careers and self. Partnerships with DSG and other regional businesses provide students with applied learning experiences that ready them for career and/or college. Students discover their passions, explore their options, work toward industry certifications, and gain real work skills. This programming encompasses all Moorhead students in grades 9-12 whether at the high school or career academy.

“We are delighted by this generous gift in support of Moorhead Area Public Schools. It is exciting to start an innovative model for public-private partnerships and the future of our workforce,” said Superintendent Brandon Lunak. “Philanthropic support from the business community extends our reach for forward-thinking school programming and aligns future talent pools with business needs.”