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 … 
Open Weld Nights planned thanks to grant
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 … First Black History Month Community Celebration planned
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 »
Southwest Tech plays vital role in nursing instructors’ journeys (with video)
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 »
Photo exhibit to highlight Diversity Week activities
An exhibit chronicling African-American life in rural Nebraska from 1910-1925 will be on display at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College starting Jan. 15. The “Black and White in Black and White: Images of Dignity, Hope and Diversity in America” display will …Photo exhibit to highlight Diversity Week activities Read More »
Ribbon cuttings mark unique healthcare partnerships
Hospital officials from throughout the area joined Southwest Wisconsin Technical College representatives on campus Dec. 13 to celebrate a special partnership. The Need for Nurses sponsorship program was officially kick-started with six ribbon-cutting ceremonies in the Health Science Center. Southwest …Ribbon cuttings mark unique healthcare partnerships Read More »
Southwest Tech Foundation raises over $7,000 for on-campus food pantry
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation increased funding for the Chargers Cupboard on Nov. 29, during the annual Giving Tuesday campaign. Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving and is held each year on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. The …Southwest Tech Foundation raises over $7,000 for on-campus food pantry Read More »
Southwest Tech receives $2,000 grant from Platteville Community Fund
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation has received a $2,000 grant from the Platteville Community Fund’s Fall 2022 Grant Cycle of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc. The grant funds will be used to support Southwest Tech’s Charger Dream …Southwest Tech receives $2,000 grant from Platteville Community Fund Read More »
New ELL classes popular in Darlington
An eager group of adults in Darlington is on their way to learning English. A partnership between Southwest Wisconsin Technical College and the Darlington School District, has drawn approximately 60 adult learners to weekly classes since September. Kalee Crist, a … Clay target team building dynasty with championships
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Clay Target Team completed its best fall seasons in its relatively short history. The team won the USA College Clay Target League national championship for the second consecutive year and it also won the MCAC …Clay target team building dynasty with championships Read More »
Compeer Financial awards $50,000 grant to Southwest Tech
The Agriculture and Rural Initiative, Compeer Financial’s donor advised fund, has granted $600,000 to community and technical colleges across the cooperative’s 144-county territory, including $50,000 to Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. In 2021, Compeer committed $1.9 million in grants and scholarships …Compeer Financial awards $50,000 grant to Southwest Tech Read More »
Details finalized for Fall Commencement
The fall semester at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is drawing to a close. With it, comes the annual commencement ceremony. This year it will be held on Friday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. in the auditorium. Currently, there are 102 … Colorado credits Southwest Tech for bright future
Rob Colorado, a student in the evening welding program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, has come a long way. He recently turned 40 years old, and if you ask him, he may tell you he is lucky to be …Colorado credits Southwest Tech for bright future Read More »
Lyne finds accounting career through Southwest Tech
Mirhya Lyne, a Southwest Wisconsin Technical College spring 2021 graduate with an Associate Degree of Accounting, shares her story and experience as a Southwest Tech student in the Accounting program. Lyne chose to attend Southwest Tech because it was close …Lyne finds accounting career through Southwest Tech Read More »
Southwest Tech Foundation recognizes $10,000+ donors
On Thursday, Oct. 20, the Southwest Tech Foundation hosted a Donor Appreciation Event on campus. The event was held to celebrate donor organizations and individuals who have given $10,000 or more and have been added to the foundation’s donor wall …Southwest Tech Foundation recognizes $10,000+ donors Read More »
Students put skills to work at Fennimore field (video)
The Fennimore community will soon benefit from work being done by Southwest Wisconsin Technical College students. Throughout the semester, students in the Building Trades – Carpentry program have been working on two projects at Volunteer Field. They completed residing a …Students put skills to work at Fennimore field (video) Read More »
Harvest season (video)
It was Fall harvest time on campus recently. Agriculture students were in the field, literally, harvesting soybeans. We farm approximately 16 acres as part of our Agricultural Demonstration Lab on campus. This year, we planted soybeans (4 acres), alfalfa (4 … Need for Nurses | Kindra (Yoose) Keene (video)
Making the decision to enter the healthcare field takes passion. That is certainly the case for Kindra (Yoose) Keene, a 2021 Associate Degree – Nursing (ADN) graduate. Thanks to the new Need for Nurses campaign, aspiring nurses can enroll now … School districts earn Dual Credit Excellence Awards
Four area school districts have earned recognition and monetary awards from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College for their commitment to dual credit education. Thanks to an anonymous donation to the Southwest Tech Foundation, four school districts were presented with Dual Credit …School districts earn Dual Credit Excellence Awards Read More »
Economic leaders on campus to discuss manufacturing grant
Wisconsin economic leaders joined partners at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College on Oct. 5 to discuss a recently-awarded Workforce Innovation Grant (WIG). Southwest Tech is part of a consortium that received a $2.9 million grant. The consortium, Advance Southwest Wisconsin, is …Economic leaders on campus to discuss manufacturing grant Read More »
Alumna leading sheriff’s office K9 therapy program
Cassara Bray, a correctional/K9 officer at the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, may have the cutest co-worker. Bray, a 2019 graduate from the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Criminal Justice program, works alongside Zelda, a nearly four-month-old mini golden doodle puppy. The …Alumna leading sheriff’s office K9 therapy program Read More »