“It’s the best of both worlds.” That’s how Barb McCormick describes her position as cosmetology program instructor at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. She is helping shape the future of many college students, while also working in a career field she …McCormick reflects on 25 years at Southwest Tech Read More »
The prospect of going back to college at 38 was a daunting proposition for Jen Blanchard. In fact, she applied to Southwest Wisconsin Technical College for the fall 2022 semester, before deciding not to enroll. “I wasn’t ready at that …Blanchard returns to college to earn Accounting degree Read More »
An exhibit honoring Wisconsin veterans will be on the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College campus in November. The exhibit, a product of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum, will be on display from Nov. 6-17. It will consist of 13 banners, showcasing Wisconsin …Exhibit honoring Wisconsin veterans planned for campus Read More »
The Building Trades – Carpentry students have been putting in work on multiple campus projects. The group of 20 students is enclosing two shelters at the Public Safety Complex. One shelter is near the Emergency Vehicle Operations Track, and the … 
Brian Kitelinger, safety coordinator, at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, was recently recognized for his 25 years of service to the college. His first day on the job was Aug. 12, 1998. Kitelinger grew up in Hazel Green, Wisconsin, before moving … 
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College has been an integral part of Lisa Riley’s life. She was recently recognized for her 25 years of service to the college. She currently serves as the state reporting/curriculum coordinator, but that is not how her … 
Josie Eastman, 18, Prairie du Chien, is well on her way to a career in healthcare, thanks to Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s dual credit and CollEDGE Up programs. She graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in May and throughout …Eastman takes advantage of dual credit courses in high school Read More »
Karen Campbell has been a mainstay at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College for 40 years. She was recently recognized during campus in-service for her impressive milestone. She graduated from Fennimore High School in May 1982, and began working in the financial … 
Terri Dilley began volunteering with Grant County’s Big Buddy Program in April, and she has already made a significant impact. During the Platteville Regional Chamber’s Party in the Park, “Salute to Volunteers,” event in July, she was named the 2023 … 
Andrew Dal Santo, agronomy instructor at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, has been named to a prestigious list. Dal Santo is a finalist for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s (WFBF) 35 Under 35 award. The award is presented by WFBF’s Young Farmer … 
Growing Lancaster is a group of individuals from local organizations and Lancaster Area Chamber of Commerce businesses who came together in early 2022 to spark change. Among those involved in a new English Language Learners (ELL) initiative are Amcor, Grant … 
Students enrolled in Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s new IT Cybersecurity and Network Administration program will have exciting tools at their disposal this fall. Current students, Logan Zart, Boscobel and Jordan Scott, Muscoda, have been working this summer to install a …New IT program to include Security Operations Center Read More »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSNuv9xTUqs The Active Minds at Southwest Tech Club is a student organization which provides service to the community, offers leadership opportunities to all students on campus, and creates opportunities for students to socialize and support each other as they develop their career interests. Lisa P. Riley, Social Science Instructor, is the advisor for the club.… 
From a Southwest Wisconsin Technical College graduate to business owner – that was the path for Lexa Trumm. She graduated from the Early Childhood Education program in 2017 and now operates Lexa’s Littles daycare in Boscobel, Wisconsin. “I’ve always loved …Trumm shaping young minds at daycare business (video) Read More »
Isaac Salinas, a 2017 Cosmetology graduate from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, is the name and face behind Isaac the Barber in Platteville, Wisconsin. The cozy barbershop occupies space at 50 North Chestnut Street. Currently, Salinas is working alone, however, he …Salinas making a name for himself as local barber (video) Read More »
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