Photos and personal stories of 32 Holocaust survivors currently hang on the wall outside the Lenz Conference Center at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin. The display also includes books; some autobiographies and some filled with letters of those … 
Holocaust stories on display at Southwest Tech
Photos and personal stories of 32 Holocaust survivors currently hang on the wall outside the Lenz Conference Center at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin. The display also includes books; some autobiographies and some filled with letters of those … CollEDGE UP program being taught at Richland Center High School
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin is taking an innovative approach to helping educate high school students and get them on a pathway to career success. In collaboration with Richland Center High School and CESA 3, Southwest Tech is …CollEDGE UP program being taught at Richland Center High School Read More »
Compeer Financial awards MORE for Agriculture grant to Southwest Tech
Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America has awarded $50,000 to the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation, through their MORE for Agriculture Grant. This grant, offered for the first time this year, supports innovative programs that encompass four qualities: Mission: …Compeer Financial awards MORE for Agriculture grant to Southwest Tech Read More »
Holland awarded second $10,000 Hormel scholarship
Marie Holland, from Hanover, Illinois, a culinary arts student at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin, was recently selected for a $10,000 scholarship. Holland is one of two students chosen for the Hormel Heroes Scholarship Program created by Hormel …Holland awarded second $10,000 Hormel scholarship Read More »
Chargers Cupboard the focus of Giving Tuesday efforts
FENNIMORE, Wis. – The Southwest Tech Foundation raised more than $5,500 on Giving Tuesday (Dec. 3) through cash and in-kind donations for its “Giving Foods Day” campaign focused on raising money for the on-campus food pantry, the Chargers Cupboard. The …Chargers Cupboard the focus of Giving Tuesday efforts Read More »
Commencement scheduled for Dec. 13
Commencement at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin is planned for Friday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. The graduation ceremony will be held in the Lenz Conference Center on campus and will be streamed live on the Southwest Tech’s … Southwest Tech simulates evacuation exercise to improve campus safety
Following a pair of close calls this fall, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College emergency response team members simulated an emergency evacuation in order to improve readiness in case of an actual incident on campus. “Safety is a top priority at Southwest …
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Kasper trades police badge for Southwest Tech classroom
Todd Kasper is a familiar face in southwest Wisconsin. The Columbus, Wisconsin native had more than 25 years of police service under his belt between the Dane County Sherriff’s Office (two-and-a-half years) in Madison, the Platteville Police Department (17 years) …Kasper trades police badge for Southwest Tech classroom Read More »
Collaboration continues with Platteville business and high school
A collaboration between Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Averkamp Auto Body in Platteville, Wisconsin and Platteville High School continued this semester. Specifically, high school students were able to explore auto collision refinishing. They spent a week learning from Ed …Collaboration continues with Platteville business and high school Read More »
Students help light Richland Center park for the holidays
Billed as “The region’s most spectacular light display,” the Rotary Lights in the Park event in Richland Center, Wisconsin is made possible thanks to the efforts of students in the Electrical Power Distribution (EPD) program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College …Students help light Richland Center park for the holidays Read More »
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation Receives Grant from Benton
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation announces that it has received a grant from the Benton Community Fund and the Benton Community Specialist Projects Fund of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc. to support their project entitled Fuel a Charger …
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Aspen Institute names Southwest Tech a Top 150 Community College
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program today named Southwest Wisconsin Technical College as one of 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and …Aspen Institute names Southwest Tech a Top 150 Community College Read More »
Pistons to Pathways sparks interest in automotive technician career
At Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, industry collaboration is one key to helping students become successful on campus and in their chosen careers. Starting with the 2018-19 academic year, Pistons to Pathways emerged as a popular program for high school students …Pistons to Pathways sparks interest in automotive technician career Read More »
Klein realizing nursing dream with collaborative CollEDGE UP program
A partnership between CESA 3 and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin, is allowing area high school students an opportunity to get a jump start on higher education and career plans, at an affordable cost. One of those students …Klein realizing nursing dream with collaborative CollEDGE UP program Read More »
Dairy goat industry in the spotlight at Southwest Tech
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin, in partnership with the Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association, will be hosting the annual Dairy Goat Academy on Nov. 1 and 2. The two-day event will include dairy goat specific programming, as well …Dairy goat industry in the spotlight at Southwest Tech Read More »
Small Fire Causes Evacuation on Campus
Contact: Dennis Cooley, Public Information Officer, 608.822.2747, dcooley@swtc.edu Update: UPDATE: Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, 10:13 a.m. CST (Note: Additional information on cafeteria and dining area closing, carbon monoxide testing) FENNIMORE – A small fire originating in a dryer in the …
Droessler builds business career with Southwest Tech education
One of the photos prominently displayed in the front entrance of L. May Eatery in Dubuque, Iowa is E.J. Droessler’s senior photo. He’s dressed in a Randett Construction polo, jeans and work boots and is sitting in the back of …
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Students and community benefit from campus housing
In the shadow of the Fennimore, Wisconsin water tower, students in the Building Trades – Carpentry program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College erect the frame of what will soon be student housing. The quadplex, located on Brownwood Road, will include …Students and community benefit from campus housing Read More »
Faculty assists producers at annual Chipper Day event
Agriculture faculty from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College assisted area producers during the annual Silage Chipper Day event in Stitzer, Wisconsin. Producers had the opportunity to bring whole plant corn stalks to Reddy Ag/Ross Soil Service from 10 a.m. – 2 …Faculty assists producers at annual Chipper Day event Read More »
Cummins Awarded WTC Districts Board Association’s Technical Education Champion Honor for Partnership with Southwest Tech
Partnerships of all kinds are very important to the success of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. But, few of the college’s partnerships with area employers rise to the level of the one with Cummins Emissions Solutions, Inc. That partnership, which spans …