The Crawford County Community Fund of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc. has provided a $5,000 grant to the Southwest Tech Foundation. The money will be disbursed to students from Crawford County as part of the college’s Student Success …New STEP Scholarship Program receives $5,000 grant Read More »
Edgar Mendez earned a degree in Graphic and Web Design in 2018 from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Since then, he has been motivated to foster his entrepreneurial spirit. He currently owns and operates four business. They include AMB AMBITION, an …Mendez carving path as local entrepreneur (with video) Read More »
Officials at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are revising the scholarship process to make sure financial gaps for each student are addressed. Rather than the traditional model of having students fill out a scholarship application, Southwest Tech will now be funding …New scholarship format unveiled at Southwest Tech Read More »
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Business and Industry Services, 3M, ASTEC, and the Prairie du Chien School District joined forces to enhance learning. Recently, Prairie du Chien High School students had the opportunity to hone their welding skills inside the Southwest …Collaboration brings mobile welding lab to high school students Read More »
Jordan Scott, a graduate of the IT-Network Specialist program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, is serving as a WTCS (Wisconsin Technical College System) ambassador. Scott, and one representative from each of Wisconsin’s technical colleges, participated, in a leadership development and … 
At the age of 18, Clara Kindrai has already graduated from high school, earned a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) technical diploma, and associate degree – nursing, in addition to working multiple jobs in health care. Kindrai, from Lancaster, Wisconsin, graduated …At 18, Kindrai on fast track to becoming a doctor Read More »
He was originally planning to become a veterinarian; however, more than 25 years later, Scott Kennedy continues to build the Golf Course Management program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. “It’s awesome,” said Kennedy. “I have students who love the game. …Kennedy continues to lead Golf Course Management program after 25 years Read More »
Fennimore, Wis – The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Fall Commencement will be held Friday, Dec. 13. There will be two ceremonies this year, divided by programs. The first ceremony will be held at 1 p.m., followed by the second ceremony … 
It wasn’t “CSI” and it wasn’t “Law and Order.” However, Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, were busy with their own “crime scene” recently. The 15 students in the Criminal Evidence class each had a role in …Students participate in mock crime scene (with video) Read More »
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Clay Target Team finished in the top 10, out of 18 teams, at the recent USA Clay Target League Championship. The competition was held Nov. 2 and 3 in Bunker Hill, Illinois. The team included 23 …Clay target team finishes in top 10 at national competition Read More »
With six months remaining until spring graduation, nearly all Golf Course Management students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College have been hired. There are 18 students in the program. Of those, two are working full time and finishing classes, one student …Most Golf Course Management students already hired Read More »
Precision agronomy is the “future of agriculture,” and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College will be offering the new program in fall 2025. Through critical industry input and extensive market research, the college has been approved to move the program forward. Southwest …Precision Agronomy program to launch in fall 2025 (with video) Read More »
Ryan Ranguette used his Southwest Wisconsin Technical College education to help launch a golf entertainment franchise headed for expansion. Ranguette, a Waunakee, Wisconsin native is a PGA professional and managing partner of Pinseekers. The golf entertainment facility offers 63 all-weather …Ranguette turns golf passion into dynamic business (with video) Read More »
Dental Assistant students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College became the teachers recently. On Oct. 24, the 10 college students hosted 13 high school students from throughout the area, to participate in a learning lab opportunity on campus. The event was … 
At the age of 60, Maria Gibson, is now pursuing her dream career with an education from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Gibson, from Potosi, Wisconsin, took an online chemistry class in the summer, which began her Nursing journey. “I got …Gibson, 60, returns to Southwest Tech in pursuit of nursing degree (with video) Read More »
Intelligent.com, a widely respected source for higher education rankings and research, has recognized multiple programs at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in its 2025 rankings. The college has been awarded top honors across several disciplines, reinforcing its status as a leader …Medical Coding certificate program earns national ranking Read More »
Individuals looking to move into an education career are encouraged to apply for the Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H.) scholarship. Faculty at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College want to boost awareness and increase the number of students who take advantage …T.E.A.C.H scholarship offers major benefits to education students (with video) Read More »
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is among 14 state technical colleges to be awarded matching grant funds from the Delta Dental of Wisconsin (DDWI) Foundation. The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) submitted the grant application on behalf of the colleges. Southwest …New equipment on the way for Dental Assistant program Read More »
Entering its second official phase, the new English Language Learners (ELL) courses being offered at Amcor in Lancaster, Wisconsin, have been making an impact. The courses are an initiative between Amcor, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, and Growing Lancaster. The ELL …ELL program in Lancaster expands to serve more students Read More »
Building Trades – Carpentry students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are constructing housing for their peers this year. The group of 11 students recently began building a duplex on campus, which will join other housing options on Brownwood Road. “They …Students hammering away at duplex construction (with video) Read More »