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 …
Students simulate ‘dealership’ experiences at Ag Power Day
For a couple of hours on April 26, students in the Ag Power and Equipment Technician Program transformed the Ag/Auto Center into a “dealership.” The students, all of whom will be graduating next month, worked individually and in groups to …
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Southwest Tech Foundation awarded $2000 from the United Fund of Iowa County
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation received a $2,000 award from the United Fund of Iowa County (UFIC) to support the Charger Dream Fund. With this grant award, the UFIC has generously donated more than $7,000 to the Southwest Tech …
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Southwest Tech Will Host a Career Exploration and Goal Setting Workshop in Boscobel, Wisconsin
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Boscobel Outreach Site is offering a Career Exploration and Goal Setting Workshop on May 1 and May 15. The event will be hosted in the Club Room in the lower level of the Boscobel Library, …
The Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association Meets in Southwest Tech’s District
The Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association is meeting in Southwest Tech’s District on April 13-14, 2018 for their quarterly meeting. The District Boards Association heard a presentation on Southwest Tech’s campus from Madison Region Economic Partnership (MADRep) on engaging in economic …
Larson Receives Inaugural Nicholas’ Servant-Leadership Award
Karen Campbell, Executive Services Director for Southwest Tech, humbly stood in front of her peers, shared why she chose to establish the Nicholas’ Servant-Leadership Award and recognized Tyson Larson as the 2018 recipient at the Southwest Tech All-College In-Service on …
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Southwest Tech Criminal Justice Studies Students Volunteer at Family Advocates Shelter Site
On Monday April 2, 2018 members of the Southwest Tech Criminal Justice Studies student organization, the Blue Line Club, volunteered to prepare and serve a meal, color Easter eggs, and spend time with children at a Family Advocates shelter site. …
Caldari & Larsen receive Wood Family Employee Excellence Award
An impressive 113 Southwest Wisconsin Technical College employees were recognized on March 29 at the all-campus in-service on the Southwest Tech campus as nominees for the Wood Family Employee Excellence award. Vanessa Caldari and Cynde Larsen were recognized as this …Caldari & Larsen receive Wood Family Employee Excellence Award Read More »
Pulvermacher Receives Innovation of the Year Award
Fourteen Southwest Wisconsin Technical College employees were recognized on Thursday, March 29 at the all-campus in-service on the Southwest Tech campus as nominees for the Innovation of the Year award. Doris Pulvermacher, Process Improvement/Supply Chain Management Instructor, was named the …Pulvermacher Receives Innovation of the Year Award Read More »