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Southwest Tech Agriculture Department Offers New Programs in 2017
As the demand for skilled workers trained in modern agriculture practices and technology continues to grow, Southwest Tech has responded with a suite of new and enhanced educational offerings designed to meet the needs of the industry. Over the last …
Heitzer Establishes Southwest Tech Scholarship in Celebration of Retirement and Southwest Tech Fiftieth Anniversary
Murray Heitzer, a Math and Science instructor at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, will be retiring after more than 13 years of service to the college. Heitzer, Fennimore 2015 Citizen of the Year and a significant contributor to the city pool …
Southwest Tech in the News: It’s Cold outside, just ask your livestock
Jeff Dornick Interview on the Farm Report with Pam Jahnke. Interviewed by Southwest Tech graduate, Bryant Gill. It’s cold out there and nobody really wants to be out in it longer than they have to but as livestock producers many …
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720 Hour Law Enforcement Academy Orientation at Southwest Tech
Orientation for the 720 Hour Police Academy at Southwest Tech took place on December 14th, 2016 at Southwest Tech in Fennimore. Orientation helped familiarize the 11 students with the three separate components of the new, expanded academy. The first phase …
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Blue Line Club Visits Good Samaritan Center
On Tuesday, December 13, Southwest Tech Criminal Justice Studies students who are part of the Blue Line Club visited the Good Samaritan Center in Fennimore, WI to host trivia and go room-to-room delivering gifts and talking with residents. Students enjoyed …
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 …Medical Lab Tech Students Tour Wisconsin Red Cross Read More »
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!) … 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 …Wisconsin Restaurants Strive to Get More Cooks in the Kitchen Read More »
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 …