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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 …
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 …
Campbell earns prestigious award from national organization
Karen Campbell, executive services director at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin, has received the 2019 Professional Board Staff Member award for the Midwest Region by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). This honor is indicative of the …
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Students Introduced to Manufacturing at Southwest Tech Camp
Fennimore – Students from across Southwest Wisconsin recently learned how things are made while attending Southwest Tech’s Mastercam Mill 2D camp, a two-week day camp in Richland Center July 29 – Aug. 9. Participants of the camp worked with Southwest …Students Introduced to Manufacturing at Southwest Tech Camp Read More »
Ribbon cut for new outreach site location in Richland Center
The ribbon was cut for the new location of the Southwest Tech Outreach Site in Richland Center on Aug. 20. A crowd of community dignitaries, students, supporters and Southwest Tech faculty and staff attended the event. The new location is …Ribbon cut for new outreach site location in Richland Center Read More »
Compeer Financial Gift Supports Student Professional Growth
Compeer Financial donated a generous gift of $6,000 to the Southwest Tech Foundation for the Southwest Tech Agriculture department. A portion of these funds were used to support student professional development and helped with expenses related to traveling to the …
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Academies to help students get a jump start on career
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin is now offering a group of Academies, designed to allow students to get a jump start on his or her career. Each academy is one year in length. The students can choose from …Academies to help students get a jump start on career Read More »
Richland Center Outreach Site moves to new location
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Outreach Site in Richland Center has a new address. The building, located at the corner of Sixth Street and Orange Street, or 373 West Sixth Street to be exact, is now home to the Workforce …
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