Welcome to Bakken Area Skills Center

The image shows a proud student posing with a full rack of small, newly donated bicycles.

Bicycle Assembly

The elementary schools were awarded a GEER grant from the ND Governor's office. The All Kids Bike Learn-to-Ride program will be implemented at the Kindergarten level. Students at the BASC assembled the bicycles when the bicycles arrived at the district.

The image shows several high school students learning from a TrainND instructor. In the background is a large semi-truck and trailer.

TrainND CDL

At the BASC, students can learn the skills needed for a CDL license or to gain certification to pilot a UAS/drone.

The image shows MCPSD1 School Board members with shovels in hand and ready to break ground for construction.

Marking the start of BASC construction

The groundbreaking for the BASC was in July, 2022. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant supply chain issues, construction was completed successfully. The district occupied the new building in January, 2024.