The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation was awarded a $1,000 grant in June 2020 from the Platteville Community Fund, specifically the Elinore Loveland Trust, to be used to support the Charger Dream fund. The Charger Dream Fund assists students through …Platteville Community Fund supports Southwest Tech students Read More »
Mia Hillebrand, Lone Rock, Wisconsin, is one of four students throughout Wisconsin who have been selected as the next class of participants in Wisconsin Pork Association’s Pork Mentorship Program. Hillebrand is a first-year student in the Agriculture Business and Technology … 
According to the ranking by BestColleges.com, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is number one in the nation on the list of “2020 Best Accredited Online Associate Programs in Medical Billing and Coding.” The announcement indicated that, “In 2018, billing and coding …Medical Coding Specialist program #1 in the nation Read More »
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is expanding opportunities for high school students to gain a head start on their college education. The students save time and money in the process. Options for high school students to earn college credit with Southwest …High school students taking advantage of dual credit opportunities Read More »
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College has learned that it will be one of 30 post-secondary colleges to receive funding from Compeer Financial, a Farm Credit cooperative based in the Upper Midwest. Compeer Financial has committed $1.9 million in grants and scholarships …Compeer Financial commits $1.9 million to developing agriculture’s workforce Read More »
Denise Janssen recently established the Brian T. Janssen Memorial Scholarship as a way to celebrate her late husband Brian’s life while helping students find their passion. Brian graduated from Lancaster High School in 1993 and furthered his education at UW-Stout. …Janssen’s passion recognized with endowed scholarship for Southwest Tech students Read More »
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College trapshooting team hit its mark during the fall conference seasons. The team, which fielded 18 members this past fall, competes in two conferences; the Minnesota Colleges Athletic Conference (MCAC) and the USA College Clay … 
In this episode, Kyle visits the Automotive Technician area. He gets a first-hand look at the high-tech field of automotive repair. Students in the program learn the necessary technical skills, as well as the authentic skills that employers demand. www.swtc.edu/apply. 
Students at Platteville High School will have two new opportunities for career readiness available to them through a course collaboration with Southwest Wisconsin Technical College and CESA 3. The programs that will be offered are the One and Done Laboratory …CollEDGE Up programs starting at Platteville High School Read More »
A new student security program is now operational at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Six students enrolled in the college’s criminal justice program have been hired as security officers for the spring semester. They began their first shifts earlier this week. … 
The Grant County Health Department will offer COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible individuals who provide direct services to patients or clients at two upcoming clinics. The first clinic will be Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the Grant County Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. … 
In this episode, Kyle puts in a healthy dose of work in the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) lab on campus. Is he up to the challenges? Learn more about our PTA program at www.swtc.edu/pta. #SWTCProud 
When students return for the spring semester at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, they will have the opportunity to celebrate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Week. This is the third annual weeklong event, scheduled in conjunction with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day …Citizenship showcased during upcoming Diversity Week Read More »
After a career that spans more than four decades in agriculture, education and sports in Southwest Wisconsin, Terry Temperly has joined Southwest Tech as the basic education adjunct instructor at the college’s outreach site in Platteville. Temperly is on site … 
Scott Knutson, a Platteville native, credits Southwest Tech for the strong foundation that he has built his career on. After graduating from Platteville High School, Knutson took a year off and then decided to attend Southwest Wisconsin Technical College to …Knutson secures career with Pokemon Company International Read More »
Buckle up! In this episode, Kyle is behind the wheel of an auto-steer tractor used in our Agriculture Power and Equipment Technician program. Learn more about the program and see if Kyle can keep it between the cones. Episode 4. …“Where’s Kyle?” | Ag Power and Equipment Technican Read More »
Paul Cutting | Agribusiness Instructor This year, Paul Cutting, agribusiness instructor; Pete Esser, math instructor; and John Pluemer, lead math/science instructor are all celebrating 30 years at Southwest Tech. They have led hundreds of students through their educational journeys and …Cutting influencing Southwest Tech agriculture for 30 years Read More »
Meet Esther Sensenig Esther Sensenig earned her GED through the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College outreach site in Richland Center. She was then motivated to continue her education and enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program at the college. She now … 
Congratulations graduates! Today is a day of celebration. This semester’s graduation is being showcased with this special celebratory video, similar to the spring semester. “As 2020 has continued to unfold it became clear that having our graduates together would not … 
In this episode, Kyle visits Wisconsin Badger Camp, located outside of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. He talks with Brent Bowers, executive director, about his work in nonprofit leadership, as well as with Austin Rist, program director, about the finer points …“Where’s Kyle?” | Nonprofit Leadership | Wisconsin Badger Camp Read More »