Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, along with partners, has been awarded a $3 million U.S. Department of Energy grant. The college will be the lead on the grant, partnering with Madison College, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, and UW-Stevens Point’s K-12 Energy … 
Southwest Tech to lead $3 million DOE grant
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, along with partners, has been awarded a $3 million U.S. Department of Energy grant. The college will be the lead on the grant, partnering with Madison College, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, and UW-Stevens Point’s K-12 Energy … Kosharek a survivor of rare childhood cancer (with video)
September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Kennedy Kosharek, a Cosmetology student at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, knows all too well the battles associated with childhood cancer. When she was eight years and in second grade, she was diagnosed with …Kosharek a survivor of rare childhood cancer (with video) Read More »
Secretary Underly visits Southwest Tech
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College hosted Dr. Jill Underly, Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction, Aug. 29. Through her professional position, Underly is a member of the Wisconsin Technical College System Board. “We work very closely between K-12 and the tech colleges … Enhanced mentorship program set up for Criminal Justice students
Students in the Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College have a unique opportunity again this year. The students are being set up with robust mentorship opportunities with sheriff’s offices in the college’s five-county district. The program will …Enhanced mentorship program set up for Criminal Justice students Read More »
MidWestOne Bank Foundation gifts $10,000 to new Precision Agronomy program
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s new Precision Agronomy program has received a significant boost thanks to a generous $10,000 gift from the MidWestOne Bank Foundation. This contribution will allow the Southwest Tech Foundation to purchase state-of-the-art equipment, enhancing the educational experience …MidWestOne Bank Foundation gifts $10,000 to new Precision Agronomy program Read More »
New ELL summer program attracts students to campus
A group of area students was immersed in English Language Learning (ELL) classes at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College recently. The college offered its first-ever Summer English Language Learning Pre-College Program, from Aug. 5-9, for high school students and students who …New ELL summer program attracts students to campus Read More »
Summer Welding Academy debuts (with video)
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College has debuted a new learning opportunity this summer. The 2024 Welding Academy, in partnership with the Southwest Wisconsin Alliance for Growth (SWAG) in Manufacturing, is hosting the academy on campus through Thursday, Aug. 8. The new … Kreutz earns his way to national championship
It was an exciting academic year for Brandon Kreutz, culminating in a trip to New York. A student in the Golf Course Management program, and member of the golf team, Kreutz earned his way to the NJCAA Division 3 National … ‘Interesting opportunity’ turns into 30-year career for Nicholson
What started as a unique part-time opportunity has turned into a 30-year teaching career for Karyl Nicholson. Earlier this year, she was recognized for her years of dedicated service on campus. Nicholson currently serves as a business management and economics …‘Interesting opportunity’ turns into 30-year career for Nicholson Read More »
We Energies Foundation grant to assist women in STEM and the trades
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (SWTC) is proud to announce a significant boost for women entering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and trades fields, thanks to a generous $10,000 pledge from the We Energies Foundation. Over the next four years, …We Energies Foundation grant to assist women in STEM and the trades Read More »
Medical Coding and HIT graduates acing exams
Students in the Medical Coding and Health Information Technology (HIT) programs at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are excelling. The Medical Coding Specialist program is offered for one year and graduates earn a technical diploma. The HIT program traditionally follows the … Hill finds success with University Transfer program
Matthew Hill, Montfort, took advantage of the University Transfer Liberal Arts (UTLA) Associate’s Degree program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College and he is now just one semester away from earning a Master’s degree. Hill graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in …Hill finds success with University Transfer program Read More »
Andersen Corporate Foundation supports Sponsor-A-Scholar Program
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation has received a generous $10,000 gift from the Andersen Corporate Foundation to benefit its Sponsor-A-Scholar Program (SASP), aimed at supporting motivated students pursuing skilled careers. “We are thrilled to partner with the Andersen Corporate …Andersen Corporate Foundation supports Sponsor-A-Scholar Program Read More »
Vosberg brews up new coffee business in Kieler
Sitting in the shadow of a Southwest Wisconsin Technical College billboard along U.S. Highway 151 in Kieler, Wisconsin, is FarmGirl Coffee Shoppe LLC. The newly-opened portable business is operated by Tabitha Vosberg, a recent Southwest Tech graduate. She earned an … Jail Officer Academy a good fit for UW-Platteville students
Learning never stops. That is true for Raymond Austin and Zach Kostka, students at UW-Platteville, who are currently engrossed in the Wisconsin Jail Officer Academy at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. The training is 200 hours and successful completion can lead …Jail Officer Academy a good fit for UW-Platteville students Read More »
Southwest Tech again a finalist for Aspen Prize
The Aspen Institute named 10 finalists for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, including Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin. The $1 million award is the nation’s signature recognition of strong performance among community colleges. The institutions … Alexander honored with DAISY Award
Karissa Alexander, Readstown, Wisconsin, is the most recent recipient of the DAISY Award at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Alexander, an Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) graduate, received the award during the pinning ceremony on May 18 on campus. “I was very … First cohort of Surgical Technology students earn degrees
It was an extra special commencement ceremony last month for the Surgical Technology program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. The first cohort of students in this program, which started in the fall of 2022, walked across the stage to receive …First cohort of Surgical Technology students earn degrees Read More »
Solar array planned for Southwest Tech
A solar array and battery storage project is planned for the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College campus. It will be the first such project in the college’s history. A 300-kilowatt solar array, plus a 125-killowatt battery storage system will be installed … ‘Miss Emily’ marks 35 years at Southwest Tech
“Miss Emily” as she is affectionately called, has worked at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College for 35 years. College officials recognized Emily McBee’s milestone during a recent in-service. She currently serves as the Southwest Tech Child Care Center manager and is …