New Women’s Club Volleyball Team Launches This Fall

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is expanding student opportunities with the launch of a women’s club volleyball program beginning this fall. The new offering marks the college’s first official club-level athletic team and is designed to provide students with a flexible, …

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Clay target team claims conference title

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s Clay Target Team capped off another successful spring season by winning its conference in the USA College Clay Target League. The title continues a tradition of strong performances and steady program growth. The spring roster featured …

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Kieler honored for years of laboratory leadership

Decorative After more than 47 years serving patients and mentoring future laboratory professionals, Debra Kieler is still finding new ways to make an impact. Kieler, an adjunct Medical Laboratory Technician instructor at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College and recently retired medical technologist …

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Weaver accelerates college journey

Decorative For Ben Weaver, taking college classes during high school turned out to be one of the best decisions he could have made. The 19-year-old Darlington native will graduate Saturday from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s Associate of Arts University Transfer program …

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Golf team advances to national tournament

The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Golf Team is returning to the national stage after capturing the NJCAA regional championship in dominant fashion earlier this week in Lake City, Minnesota. Competing at The Jewel Golf Club under challenging tournament conditions, the …

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Husker selected as Deputy State Student Ambassador

Lizzy in her Army uniform standing next to a tank. Lizzy Husker’s path to a career in law enforcement hasn’t been a straight line, but it’s one she says has prepared her well for what’s ahead. A 2021 graduate of Riverdale High School, Husker is now a Criminal Justice | …

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Wisconsin apprentices gain new pathway to associate degrees

Student working on electrical equipment. As part of National Apprenticeship Week (April 26–May 2), Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, in partnership with the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) is announcing a major advancement that will help Wisconsin apprentices earn associate degrees more quickly and affordably. This …

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Graduation planned for May 16

The Spring 2026 Commencement at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College will be held Saturday, May 16. There will be four ceremonies throughout the day, honoring graduates from all college programs. Ceremonies will be held at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, and …

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Ready doubles salary with Supply Chain Management degree

For Cassidy Ready, earning a degree wasn’t just about advancing her education, it was about creating new opportunities for her family. Ready, a 2023 graduate of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s Supply Chain Management program, balanced full-time work, and raising two …

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Belmont student completing CNC program before high school graduation

Cody holding a metal cube in front of a CNC machine. While most high school seniors are counting down the days to graduation, Belmont High School student Cody Kletecka will soon reach a major milestone: earning a college technical diploma before receiving his high school diploma. Kletecka will graduate next month …

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Week of the Young Child events to focus on youth literacy

Decorative Southwest Wisconsin Technical College will celebrate the Week of the Young Child, April 13-17, with a series of events focused on supporting young learners, their families and the educators who serve them. The week’s featured event will take place Thursday, …

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State grant to help expand EMS training opportunities

Decorative Southwest Wisconsin Technical College has received a $109,375 state Emergency Medical Services Education Grant aimed at strengthening EMS training opportunities across the region and addressing critical workforce shortages in rural communities. The state-funded grant supports Wisconsin technical colleges in advancing …

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From Honduras to State Student Ambassador

Edwin leaning against a bookshelf in the library. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College student Edwin Garmendia has been selected as the college’s 2026 Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) State Student Ambassador, an honor that recognizes student leadership, academic achievement and commitment to community. Garmendia, a Business Management student from …

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Droessler sets sites on Criminal Justice career

Public Safety Complex sign on campus. When Maddie Droessler walks across the stage at Cuba City High School in May, she will already be looking ahead to her next step – beginning the Criminal Justice program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College this fall. Droessler, 17, has …

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Dr. Jeremy Pickard named new President

Dr. Jeremy Pickard standing, wearing a suit. The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College District Board has selected Dr. Jeremy L. Pickard as the college’s next president following a comprehensive national search process. Pickard will officially begin his role on July 1, 2026. Pickard currently serves as vice chancellor …

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Prairie du Chien Middle School students earn national NC3 credential

Middle school students in classroom, working on machines. During Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, nine Prairie du Chien middle school students have accomplished something extraordinary by earning a nationally recognized NC3 Global Credential in Introduction to Mechatronics. This level of certification is typically achieved by high school …

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Student voices integrated into workforce innovation efforts

Students in Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s English Composition I courses played a direct role in shaping conversations about career readiness and post-graduation wages this fall, thanks to a collaborative classroom initiative tied to the college’s Capacity Building Grant. As part …

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Criminal Justice students train for service

CJ students standing in line, wearing protective gear. Two Southwest Wisconsin Technical College students completing the Criminal Justice–Law Enforcement program are already seeing their career goals come into focus as they train in the college’s Law Enforcement Academy. Ryan Kueter and Caden Timmerman are finishing their associate degrees …

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New IT-Software Developer program launches this fall

Woman sitting in front of computers. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College will launch a new IT – Software Developer associate degree program this fall, expanding opportunities for students seeking high-demand technology careers across a wide range of industries. The two-year program is designed to prepare students for …

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From exploration to impact: Poad’s MLT journey

Livie teaching younger students, wearing a white protective lab coat. Livie Poad didn’t arrive at college with a perfectly mapped-out plan, and she’s glad she didn’t. A second-year student in Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) associate degree program, Poad’s path reflects a reality many students face after …

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