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… 
EPD students enhance Muscoda Sportsman’s Club (video)
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… Randall’s life not defined by stuttering (with video)
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 »
EPD program to be featured in national video
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) … Hired Before Graduation | Colton Tranel
Colton Tranel Hometown: Cuba City, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose this program? I have always had an interest in electricity. I heard about this career from a few friends and knew that this career had a … Hired Before Graduation | Dylan Tydrich
Dylan Tydrich Hometown: Lancaster, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose the program? I always wanted to do something with electricity and enjoy the outdoors. I knew a lot about this trade beforehand and decided it was a … Hired Before Graduation | Zach Puls
Zach Puls Hometown: Cuba City, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose your program? It’s a very hands-on career and I don’t like to sit still, so it’s perfect. What have you enjoyed about your Southwest Tech experience? … Hired Before Graduation | Nicholas Cullen
Nicholas Cullen Hometown: Platteville, Wisconsin Why did you choose your program? I was looking to get into a field where I could work outside and never stop learning. What have you enjoyed about your Southwest Tech experience? The people at … Hired Before Graduation | Marcus Wilburn
Marcus Wilburn Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose your program? I chose this program because everyone in the line trade or something related to it always has good things to say about it. Everyone I … Hired Before Graduation | Charles Eastman
Charles Eastman Hometown: Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose your program? I love working with my hands and I’m not afraid to work outside. What have you enjoyed about your Southwest Tech experience? I … Hired Before Graduation | Eliora Klar
Eliora Klar Hometown: Lancaster, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose your program? I chose the Electrical Power Distribution program because I wanted to find a career where I could be physically active outdoors and wouldn’t have to … Hired Before Graduation | Nathan Roesch
Nathan Roesch Hometown: La Crosse, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose your program? I chose the EPD program because I wanted to get into the line field and heard from many people that the EPD program at … Hired Before Graduation | Tucker Leibfried
Tucker Leibfried Hometown: Potosi, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose your program? I knew it was a great program to get into since middle school. My uncle had been persuading me to get into this field of work … Collaboration leads to expansion and training at EPD grounds
Students in the Electrical Power Distribution (EPD) program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, as well as lineworkers throughout the area, will benefit from increased training opportunities thanks to a collaboration with the Municipal Electrical Utilities of Wisconsin (MEUW). Randy Larson, …Collaboration leads to expansion and training at EPD grounds Read More »
Hired Before Graduation | Mike Eidem
Mike Eidem Hometown: Horicon, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose this program? Right after high school I went to UW-Madison and earned a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology – Exercise and Movement Science. I had planned to go on to … Hired Before Graduation | Dylan Prestegard
Dylan Prestegard Hometown: Platteville, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose this program? I chose the program because during high school I had decided I wanted to get into a building trade. That included indoor electrician, as I … Women’s History Month profile | Eliora Klar
Women’s History Month Each year, March is recognized as Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Health,” which recognizes the many ways in which women have provided healing and hope to humanity for countless generations. … Chargers Chat | Matt Althoff
Matt Althoff is a 2016 graduate from the Electrical Power Distribution program. He served in the United States Marines from 2011-15 before enrolling at Southwest Tech. He currently works as an apprentice lineman at Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative. Kasper trades police badge for Southwest Tech classroom
Todd Kasper is a familiar face in southwest Wisconsin. The Columbus, Wisconsin native had more than 25 years of police service under his belt between the Dane County Sherriff’s Office (two-and-a-half years) in Madison, the Platteville Police Department (17 years) …Kasper trades police badge for Southwest Tech classroom Read More »
Hired Before Graduation – Ty Mayne
Name: Ty Mayne Hometown: Lancaster, Wisconsin Graduation date: May 18, 2019 Area of study: Electrical Power Distribution Place of employment: J&R Underground Job title: Laborer Job responsibilities: Installing underground utilities How did Southwest Tech prepare you for your current position? …
Southwest Tech earns no. 13 ranking by Forbes
Forbes has named Southwest Wisconsin Technical College one of its top 25 two-year trade schools in its 2018 rankings recently released by the magazine. The rankings, which cover more than 700 two-year trade schools in the nation, have Southwest …