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 … 
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 »
Student housing benefits all students
For the first time since its creation, the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s Real Estate Foundation (REF) is able to gift funds to the college’s foundation to support students. The REF was established in 2015. At the conclusion of the fiscal … New program opens criminal justice field to high school students
A group of 10 area high school students are getting an up close look at the work of law enforcement thanks to a new opportunity through Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. A Criminal Justice Studies program was launched as part of …New program opens criminal justice field to high school students Read More »
Free healthcare conference planned on campus
Officials at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College have scheduled a free professional development opportunity for healthcare professionals early next month. Bob Page, an internationally known speaker, instructor, author and paramedic will be featured at the two-day EMS Conference Oct. 8-9 on … Hill’s academic journey took shape at Southwest Tech
Matthew Hill utilized his associate degree from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College as a springboard for his bachelor’s and upcoming master’s degrees. As a high school senior at Iowa-Grant, Hill knew he wasn’t quite ready to commit to moving far from …Hill’s academic journey took shape at Southwest Tech Read More »
Bell builds 30 years of relationships
When it comes to business, the objective isn’t to make as much money as possible, it’s about cultivating relationships and the revenue will come. That’s the philosophy Paul Bell has carried with him throughout his 30-year teaching career at Southwest … Timmerman marks 35 years of memories at Child Care Center
Being around children keeps people young. That seems to be the case for Paula Timmerman, lab assistant in the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Child Care Center. She was recently recognized for her 35-year work anniversary at the college and she …Timmerman marks 35 years of memories at Child Care Center Read More »
Southwest Tech eyes future with renewable energy
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is prioritizing renewable energies in its three-year Strategic Directions plan. Using one-time funding sources, the college’s operating expenses will be reduced through investments in renewable energies. In addition, student learning opportunities will be created through a …Southwest Tech eyes future with renewable energy Read More »