For 14 years, Eileen Nickels served on the Southwest Tech District Board. She retired from that post on June 30 and was honored for her work from local legislators with a state commendation. Eileen and her husband, Tom, live in …Nickels commended for service on SWTC District Board Read More »
In this episode of “Where’s Kyle?” Ed Anderson, Welding Instructor, welcomes Kyle Bennett, Recruitment Coordinator, to the Welding Lab, where sparks fly. Kyle gets his chance to cut steel with a Plasma Arc Cutter and he is graded on his … 
A new program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College will give students the tools to flourish in a career that allows them to make a positive impact for others. The new Nonprofit Leadership program launches Jan. 18. The two-year associate degree …Nonprofit Leadership program added at Southwest Tech Read More »
Due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the concern for the health and safety of students, faculty and staff, this semester’s Southwest Wisconsin Technical College graduation will be marked with a special celebratory video, similar to the …Southwest Tech graduation celebration again virtual Read More »
Shanda Trumm graduated from the Supply Chain Management program in May 2020 after five years of hard work, dedication and the motivation to advance in her career. Trumm lives in Lancaster and is currently employed at Saputo. She noticed the …Supply Chain Management degree points graduate in a new direction Read More »
This year, Pete Esser, math instructor; Paul Cutting, agribusiness 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 they have no intentions of …Esser’s teaching career reaches 30 years at Southwest Tech Read More »
Kasey Winters has built an impressive resume that now proudly includes Southwest Wisconsin Technical College alumna. This 2020 Southwest Tech graduate of the Health Information Technology Associate degree program works full-time as a systems analyst for the largest medical insurance …Winters succeeds in Health Information Technology program Read More »
New series! Kyle Bennett, Southwest Tech Recruitment Coordinator, tests his skills on the college’s Emergency Vehicle Operations Course. The course is utilized during various law enforcement and public safety trainings on campus. In each episode Kyle will be in different … 
The first-ever Winterize Your Wheels event is being held this week on campus. A partnership between Student Senate and the Automotive Technician program is benefitting students heading into the winter driving season. Runde Chevrolet is serving as the industry partner. … 
This year, John Pluemer, lead math/science instructor; Pete Esser, math instructor; and Paul Cutting, agribusiness instructor, are all celebrating 30 years at Southwest Tech. They have led hundreds of students through their educational journeys and they have no intentions of …Pluemer marks 30-year milestone at Southwest Tech Read More »
Sharon Buss, Belmont, has brought nearly 30 years of language instruction to the Southwest Tech Outreach Site in Darlington. She leads the English Language Learner (ELL) classes at the site, which currently operate on Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. and Saturdays … 
The Southwest Tech Foundation received a generous $5,000 donation from Community First Bank through their partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago’s Targeted Impact Fund to support relief efforts for populations hit hardest by COVID-19 as well as …Southwest Tech receives $5,000 donation from Community First Bank Read More »
Deb Wehrle recently established an endowed scholarship in memory of her husband and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College alumnus, Greg Wehrle. Greg graduated from West Grant High School in 1968. After his high school graduation, he continued his education at Southwest …Wehrle remembered with endowed scholarship for Southwest Tech agriculture students Read More »
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation received a grant in the fall of 2019 from the Crawford County Community Fund in the amount of $1,000 for the Southwest Tech Foundation Fuel a Charger program. The Fuel a Charger program is a fund …Crawford County Community Fund supports Southwest Tech students Read More »
For the first time, the annual Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Open House event will be held in a virtual format. The event, planned for Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 3-7 p.m. will offer a variety of opportunities for attendees to … 
Sue Lewison, retired Southwest Tech business instructor, taught at Southwest Tech for 25 years and met her husband, Vern Lewison, Farm Production instructor, while on campus. Sue retired in 2002. “Joining the staff at Southwest Tech was a good decision …Lewison pays it forward by endowing two scholarships for Southwest Tech students Read More »
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Those work experiences and weekend volunteer missions could turn into valuable college credits. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) gives students opportunities to earn college credits for college-level knowledge they have already acquired. That knowledge can come in the form of …Life experiences could result in college credits Read More »
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation received two grants totaling $3,500 from the United Fund of Iowa County this year to benefit students in need. The first grant award was in the amount of $3,000 to support the Charger Dream …Southwest Tech students benefit from two United Fund of Iowa County grants Read More »