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 »
The Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technician program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is now strictly a two-semester program. The final summer session completed in 2020 with three graduates. The program continues with upgraded fall and spring semesters. Graduates … 
Boscobel High School (BHS) graduates and now Wauzeka-Steuben High School graduates can receive up to $3,000 towards an education at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. In 2018, with a $600,000 donation, Patrick Thiele, a 1968 Boscobel High School graduate, created the …Thiele Scholarship expands to Wauzeka-Steuben graduates Read More »
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 »