Southwest Tech in the News: Students need exposure to opportunities by Tom Still

One of Southwest Tech’s six college purposes is to collaborate with schools to provide K-12 students opportunities to explore college and career options as well as to enhance their preparation for postsecondary education. Last week Southwest Tech hosted the Southwest Wisconsin …

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Southwest Tech Foundation is focusing efforts on students for #GivingTuesday

The Southwest Tech Foundation is planning to promote the Charger Dream Fund for #GivingTuesday, a global giving movement that has been driven by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in all 50 states and in countries around the world. Since …

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Southwest Tech Hosts First Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training

From November 7 to 10, 2016 on the Southwest Tech campus, a group of law enforcement professionals attended a 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training.  The training was put on by Southwest Tech’s Public Safety Department, in collaboration with Holly …

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Medical Lab Tech Students Tour Wisconsin Red Cross

Southwest Tech MLT Students Visit the Wisconsin American Red Cross Southwest Tech students are fortunate to have instructors who combine lectures, hands-on lab, and off-campus experiences that best prepare students for a career in their field.  Medical Lab Technician students …

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2017 Auto Show Scheduled for May 6

The date has been set for our upcoming auto show at Southwest Tech.  On Saturday, May 6th, 2017 Greg Wubben, Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technician Instructor, will again coordinate this event where cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles (…anything with an engine!) …

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Four Trees Dedicated on the Southwest Tech campus

The Southwest Tech Foundation held a Giving Tree dedication in conjunction with the fall retiree reunion. Four trees were dedicated for Julie Antonson, Kathy Borowski, LaVerne “Shot” Doll and Maurie Thole, and Michael P. Smith. Julie Antonson is lovingly remembered …

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Charger Golf Team Places Third and Steiner Places First Individually

On Monday and Tuesday the Charger Golf Team participated at the Region XIII Golf Championship, at Giants Ridge Resort in Biwabik, MN. The team placed third, and Mitchel Steiner from Argyle, WI was the regional medalist (first place individual), with …

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Southwest Tech in the News: Latest enrollment figures a mix for local colleges

BY ALLIE HINGA allie.hinga@thmedia.com Telegraph Herald Published Date: Sep 27, 2016,  For the full article, please visit the Telegraph Herald website. http://www.thonline.com/news/dubuque/article_5949abb5-8c9d-5cd7-b056-38dddf41936c.html

Southwest Tech in the News: Students see expanded programs at Southwest Tech Ag Day

BY JIM MASSEY, EDITOR | jim.massey@ecpc.com The Country Today Published Date: Sept. 26, 2016 To read the full article, please visit The Country Today website. http://www.thecountrytoday.com/Farm/Farm-News/2016/09/26/Students-see-expanded-programs-at-Southwest-Tech-Ag-Day-nbsp.html  

Southwest Tech Ranked #1 Two-Year College in Wisconsin and #11 in the Nation

Fennimore – Dr. Jason Wood and his wife Kathryn pledged $50,000 to the Southwest Tech Foundation to show their support of the college and help commemorate the 50th anniversary of the college. Wood announced the gift at the all faculty …

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Southwest Tech President Jason Wood announces 50th Anniversary Gift

Fennimore – Dr. Jason Wood and his wife Kathryn pledged $50,000 to the Southwest Tech Foundation to show their support of the college and help commemorate the 50th anniversary of the college. Wood announced the gift at the all faculty …

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Increased benefits for Southwest Tech Employees at Franklin University

For Immediate Release Organization: Franklin University Contact: Sherry Mercurio, Director of Communications Phone: 614.797.4700 Email: sherry.mercurio@franklin.edu Mail: 201 S. Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 Date: August 2, 2016 Columbus, OH and Platteville, WI —Franklin University is pleased to announce its …

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Wisconsin Restaurants Strive to Get More Cooks in the Kitchen

Erin Eagan, WTCS Jeff Dombeck, SWTC Culinary Instructor It’s been a long road back, but the hospitality industry nationwide has seen a big resurgence in great paying jobs.  The opportunities are available to anyone with some training and a desire …

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Daniel Glass and Katie (Friar) Glass Scholarship Established at Southwest Tech

The Southwest Tech Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Daniel Glass and Katie (Friar) Glass Scholarship. This scholarship is for incoming freshman at Southwest Tech who have graduated from Lancaster High School or Cassville High School. Katie …

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Southwest Tech to Begin Trapshooting Team

Fennimore, WI- When students return to Southwest Tech on August 22, there will be a new opportunity in front of them. Southwest Tech will be the first in the Wisconsin Technical College System to offer trapshooting. “Trapshooting will give students …

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ABRA Auto Body & Glass Awards Two SWTC Students with Tool Grants

Jesse Weideman, District Manager of ABRA Auto Body & Glass, and Dave Bigelow, General Manager of ABRA Auto Body & Glass-Dubuque, visited Southwest Wisconsin Technical College to meet with and present awards to two Southwest Tech Auto Collision Repair & …

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Getting to experience both sides of the classroom

Southwest Tech Precision Machining Technology instructor, Jason Robbins, was recently featured in, Meet our Expert Instructors, on the Wisconsin Technical College System website. Wisconsin Technical College System – Meet Our Expert Instructors

Southwest Tech Instructor Awarded at WAAE Banquet

Ed Ruff,Farm Business & Production Management instructor at Southwest Tech was awarded the Instructor of the Year award at the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators Banquet last night. This marks the second year in a row that the Southwest Tech …

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Paula vW. Dáil Midwifery Scholarship Established at Southwest Tech

The Southwest Tech Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Paula vW. Dáil Midwifery Scholarship. Paula vW. Dáil, Emerita Research Professor of Social Welfare and Public Policy, served as a member of the Southwest Tech Board of Directors …

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Southwest Tech Spring 2016 Dean’s List

The Dean’s List is published at the end of each semester. Students qualify for high honors if they are full-time (a minimum of 12 credits that apply toward a degree) and earn a GPA of 3.5 or greater for the …

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