Manufacturers in the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College district will have new training tools and expertise at their disposal. Recently, a variety of mobile training equipment was purchased through the Workforce Innovation Grant (WIG). The equipment includes programmable logic controller systems, …New training equipment available to district manufactures Read More »
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced that Holly Clendenen, chief student services officer at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, is one of 35 leaders selected for the 2023-24 class of the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship. This program, delivered in …Clendenen selected for Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship Read More »
Sara Biese, Cancer Information Management (CIM) program director and Health Information Technology (HIT) instructor at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, received a national award recently. During the annual conference of the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA), Biese was presented with the … 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kApc5SS2mA EPD (Electrical Power Distribution) students spent time at the Muscoda Sportsman's Club before the end of the spring semester, installing light poles. The new poles will allow for expanded competition at the club, as well as additional opportunities for the Southwest Tech Clay Target Team, which practices and competes at the club. #SWTCProud www.swtc.edu/epd… 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JU0Sj3pZa4 Students were out in the field recently. Andrew Dal Santo, Agriculture Instructor, had a group of students at the Agricultural Demonstration Lab on campus, planting corn. It was a great opportunity to gain valuable experience by testing their skills in the field. The product evaluation plot is a joint venture with Nutrien. www.swtc.edu/agriculture 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDiPmd0uZzg Students in the Graphic and Web Design program put their talents on display during the annual Portfolio Show on May 10. The event was held on campus and was open to the public. The students are led by instructors, Katie Anderson and Erin Kerkhoff. Well done! swtc.edu/graphic-web-design #SWTCProud 
Thanks to an apprenticeship grant from the Wisconsin Technical College System, in partnership with the Department of Workforce Development Bureau of Apprenticeship, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is bringing in Dr. Alonzo Kelly. He will speak on the topic of recruiting and retaining people …Kelly to address retention and recruitment of people of color Read More »
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (Southwest Tech) has signed a transfer agreement with the University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UW-Platteville). The agreement supports college students’ desire to continue their education after completing the two-year liberal arts associate of science (A.S.) and associate of …Southwest Tech signs transfer agreements with UW-P Read More »
More than 300 graduates are expected to participate in the Spring 2023 Commencement, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 20. The day will be divided into four ceremonies, starting with the Nursing – Associate Degree ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Additional … 
On April 27, the Aspen Institute announced the winners and finalists of the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier award for two-year colleges. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was recognized as a finalist, applauded for its outstanding …Southwest Tech recognized as 2023 Aspen Prize finalist Read More »
Aaron Holverson, a Network Specialist instructor at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, has earned a prestigious international award from Cisco Systems, Inc. He was recently honored as a Cisco Network Academy Expert Level Instructor. This award recognizes Holverson’s achievements as a … 
In his youth, Joe Randall was once advised that it would be in his best interest not to pursue a teaching career because of his stuttering. For nearly eight years, he has been an Electrical Power Distribution instructor at Southwest …Randall’s life not defined by stuttering (with video) Read More »
It all looked like a typical crime scene, complete with yellow tape, surrounding the perimeter. In reality, it was a class project, organized by Gary Roberts and Tom Kretschman, criminal justice instructors at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore. On …Students investigate mock crime scene near campus Read More »
Each year, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College selects one student as its state student ambassador. This student represents the college through the program, organized by the Wisconsin State Technical College System (WTCS). This year, Kyle Roesch, Lancaster, was chosen as Southwest … 
A video production crew from Osuego Creative, based in Lakewood, Colorado, was on campus March 1 to record footage of the Electrical Power Distribution (EPD) program. The company is a joint venture between the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) … 
Beginning this fall, officials at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College will welcome the first cohort of students into its new Sustainable Energy Management program. Citing a variety of factors, now is the right time for the college to offer the program. …New Sustainable Energy Management program starts this fall Read More »
Late last month, Bridget and AJ Schuchart returned to where it all started – Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. After enrolling in the Accounting program in the fall of 1997, the couple met on campus during the spring semester of 1998. …Cupid brings couple to campus for 25th anniversary Read More »
With nearly $3 million in grant funds to spend on manufacturing training, a consortium led by Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is busy putting the pieces in place. Last year, the college was awarded a $2.9 million grant to fund its … 
Note: Due to winter weather, this event has been postponed to Wednesday, March 1 from 4-8 p.m. In what could become an annual event, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College officials are planning the first Black History Month Community Celebration. The event …First Black History Month Community Celebration planned Read More »
The educational and professional journeys of Jenna Taylor and Maria Kindrai have been heavily influenced by Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Taylor earned an associate’s degree in nursing from the college in 2011, while Kindrai earned the same degree from Southwest …Southwest Tech plays vital role in nursing instructors’ journeys (with video) Read More »