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Options allow high school students to jump start college career
New and traditional programs offered through Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin aim to give high school students a career advantage upon graduation. 20/2020 New this fall is the 20/2020 program, designed specifically in the debut year for those …
‘Chipper Days’ assists area farmers
With each harvest season comes the annual Corn Silage Chipper Day event, organized in part by Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. This year’s “Chipper Days” were held at Krone America in Platteville on Aug. 22 and at Reddy Ag Service in …
High school teachers learn small engine repair
As part of the Wisconsin Technical Colleges GPR Grant – Pistons to Pathways, 12 local high school technical education, and agriculture teachers have been at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore this week for Briggs & Stratton small engine training. …
Golf event to support students
The game of golf is sometimes described as a “gentlemen’s game.” On Friday, Sept. 7, Southwest Tech’s annual Charger Golf Classic will be a day of fun for everyone. The event will be held from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. at the …
Alumnus earns national meat processors award
Rick McLimans, a sales and marketing consultant with Excalibur Seasoning, has been named the 2018 F.W. Witt Supplier of the Year Award by the American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP). AAMP is the largest meat trade organization in North America with …
Scholarships bring students closer to their dreams
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College students Marie Stimpson (pictured right) and Emily Schumacher have lofty dreams. Thanks to substantial scholarships, including a $10,000 award, those dreams are well within reach. Stimpson, 54, a Wauzeka, Wisconsin native and military veteran, is studying …
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Golden Knights entertain Southwest Tech crowd
The sun was shining brightly as hundreds of people gathered at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin on July 2. The crowd was there to see the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team. It was also an opportunity to …
Golden Knights to jump at Southwest Tech
The United States Army Golden Knight Parachute Team has planned a jump into Southwest Tech on Monday, July 2. The college is hosting the free event in celebration of the July 4 holiday and to honor military personnel, past and …
Sandry to serve state fire role
Karl Sandry was recently selected as a state representative for Wisconsin’s Technical College’s Fire Service Education Office. Sandry is the fire service training coordinator and lead fire instructor at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin, a position he has …
Lactalis partners with Southwest Tech for the Sponsor-A-Scholar program
Lactalis recently signed an agreement with the Southwest Tech Foundation to participate in the Foundation’s Sponsor-A-Scholar Program (SASP) which aims to recruit qualified students into technical degree programs and place them with companies seeking qualified entry-level employees. The SASP was …
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QueenB Radio Recognized for their Philanthropic Support to Southwest Tech
QueenB Radio was recognized at the Southwest Tech Foundation Donor Appreciation and Alumni and Retiree Awards program last Friday for their philanthropic support. QueenB was added to the Southwest Tech Foundation Donor Wall at the $10,000 level. Herb Cody, Vice …
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3M Recognized for their Philanthropic Support to Southwest Tech
3M was recognized at the Southwest Tech Foundation Donor Appreciation and Alumni and Retiree Awards program last Friday for their philanthropic support. 3M was added to the Southwest Tech Foundation Donor Wall at the $100,000 level. Shelly Gruber, Human Resources …3M Recognized for their Philanthropic Support to Southwest Tech Read More »
Southwest Tech Foundation Recognizes Donors, Alumni and Retirees at Annual Event
The Southwest Tech Foundation held their annual Donor Appreciation and Alumni and Retiree Awards program on Friday evening, May 18 in the Lenz Center on the Southwest Tech campus. The evening recognized donors to the Southwest Tech Foundation with the …
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Active education the focus of upcoming camps
Area middle and high school students will have opportunities in June and July to experience active educational events at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Tech Trek, for students entering 7-9 grade is scheduled for July 16, 17, 18, and 19. The …
Collision repair students earn certification
Three Southwest Wisconsin Technical College collision repair students have passed the I-CAR Non-Structural Pro Level 1 and Refinish Pro Level 1 exams, earning technician level I-CAR certification. They include Angel Sosa, Jesse Nachreiner, and Dave Jones. “This is the first …
Schneider and Anderson receive Janet Kohlenberg Memorial Professional Development Award
On Tuesday, May 15 Southwest Tech Student Success Coach Matt Schneider and Welding Instructor Ed Anderson were surprise recipients of the Janet Kohlenberg Memorial Professional Development Award. This award was made possible by a donation from Jim Kohlenberg, Southwest Tech …Schneider and Anderson receive Janet Kohlenberg Memorial Professional Development Award Read More »
Southwest Tech a prime option for Governor’s Dairy Scholarship students
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is poised to help students take advantage of the new Governor’s Dairy Scholarship, which is worth up to $2,500 per year for tuition. “Concerns about college and money go hand-in-hand,” said Matt Schneider, student success coach …
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Upcoming graduation highlights college milestone
This year’s spring graduation ceremony at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College brings an added sense of celebration, as the college wraps up its 50th anniversary. Spring graduation for all programs will be held Saturday, May 19 in the Ag/Auto Center. The …
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Sosa earns $5,000 national scholarship
Only four students in the nation were awarded the 2018 PPG Foundation Scholarship from the Collision Repair Education Foundation and Southwest Tech student Angel Sosa was one of them. Sosa was surprised with the $5,000 grant award during class on …
Excitement for auto body collaboration
A group of Platteville High School students was recently given the opportunity to explore the field of auto collision refinishing, thanks to a collaboration between Southwest Tech, Averkamp Auto Body in Platteville, Wisconsin, and Platteville High School. The students spent …