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Southwest Tech Student Delivers Free Resources To Those In Need
Paige Johnston, a student in the Nonprofit Leadership program at Southwest Tech, has been busy this summer. She bought a camper, but instead of camping she started The Boundless Trailer, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Through the trailer, Paige helps combat poverty and assists when natural disasters strike. She offers support and distributes everyday items, such as clothing and toiletries to those in need.
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Check it out!🚑 Serve Your Community. Become an EMR or EMT in 2026. 🚑
Grant County’s local EMS agencies rely on dedicated volunteers to respond when emergencies happen close to home. If you’ve ever considered serving your community, 2026 is a great time to start.
📚 2026 EMS Training Opportunities
🔹 EMT-1 (Emergency Medical Responder)
📅 January 12 – April 13, 2026
• Online lectures: Mondays, 6:00–9:00 PM
• In-person skills: Wednesdays, 6:00–9:00 PM
Courses held in Lancaster and Belmont
🔹 EMT-2 (EMT-Basic)
📅 January 13 – April 30, 2026
• Online lectures: Tuesdays, 6:00–10:00 PM
• In-person skills: Thursdays, 6:00–10:00 PM
Courses held in Lancaster and Barneveld
🔹 Advanced EMT (AEMT)
📅 January 12 – May 13, 2026
• In-person classes: Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:00–10:00 PM
Course Location TBD
🔹 EMT-1 / EMT-2 Combination Program
📅 January 12 – May 14, 2026
• EMR: Jan 12 – Feb 16, 2026
• EMT: Feb 18 – May 14, 2026
📍 In-person: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 8:00 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Southwest Tech Campus – Room 3617
Many Grant County EMS Services cover course expenses or offer tuition reimbursement. Contact your local EMS service to learn more. If you don't know how to reach your local EMS chief, contact Grant County Emergency Management (608-723-7171 or sbraun@co.grant.wi.gov) and we'll get you in touch.
Course registration information and additional details can be found at www.swtc.edu/public-safety/ems/#overview
2 weeks ago
Update 12-29-25:
Internet service and the Southwest Tech website have been restored.
A big thank-you to our Information Technology Services team and partners for their work behind the scenes, and thank you to our campus community for your patience while the issue was resolved
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We are currently experiencing a campus-wide internet outage, and the Southwest Tech website is temporarily unavailable.
Our Information Technology Services team is working hard alongside external partners to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We’re grateful for their expertise and commitment as they work behind the scenes to restore service.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
2 weeks ago
Do we know when it will be restored?