SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Southeast Technical College is in the running for a one-million dollar prize for excellence.

The Sioux Falls school is among 150 finalists out of a thousand schools for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Southeast Tech President Robert Griggs says strong support from all directions helped make it happen.

Griggs says Southeast Tech grads are always in high demand, and programs are full in several areas.