Hired Before Graduation | Colton Tranel

Male student wearing hard hat on electrical pole. 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 …

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Hired Before Graduation | Dylan Tydrich

Male student with hardhat on electrical pole. 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 …

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Hired Before Graduation | Zach Puls

Male student wearing hard hat next to electrical equipment. 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? …

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Hired Before Graduation | Nicholas Cullen

Male student wearing hard hat in front of utility truck. 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 …

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Hired Before Graduation | Marcus Wilburn

Male student on electrical pole. 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 …

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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 …

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Hired Before Graduation | Eliora Klar

Female student standing in field wearing hard hat 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 …

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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 …

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Hired Before Graduation | Alyssa Scott

Alyssa Scott Hometown: Sturtevant, Wisconsin Program: Graphic and Web Design Why did you choose this program? I chose the program after speaking with my former high school art teacher Mr. Gregory Bykowski. He mentioned that I should look into the …

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Hired Before Graduation | Robert Velasco

Male student sitting next to microscope. Robert Velasco Hometown: Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Program: Medical Laboratory Technician Why did you choose your program?  I had initially chosen nursing as my degree but after taking phlebotomy and hearing the MLT students talk I became more interested in …

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Hired Before Graduation | Nicole Schaefer

Female student standing in children's play area. Nicole Schaefer Hometown: Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Program: Early Childhood Education Why did you choose your program? I love working with children. Where will you be employed? Prairie Catholic What will be your job title and responsibilities? 4K Teacher

Hired Before Graduation | Cody Cummins

(Cody is a senior at Lancaster High School. He is completing the welding program through Southwest Tech as part of the Start College Now program.) Cody Cummins  Hometown: Lancaster, Wisconsin Program: Welding Why did you choose your program?  Really liked …

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Hired Before Graduation | Emily Thielbar

Emily Thielbar Hometown: Mount Horeb, Wisconsin Program: Human Services Associates Why did you choose your program? I chose this program because I love helping people. When I was a CNA, I fell in love with the aspect of caregiving. I …

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Hired Before Graduation | Ernest Nichols

Male ag student standing in front of older red tractor. Ernest Nichols Hometown: Mt.Hope, Wisconsin Program: Ag Power & Equipment Technician Why did you choose your program? I chose this program because I grew up on a farm and like to work on equipment. What have you enjoyed about your …

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Hired Before Graduation | Kaleb Folbrecht

Kaleb Folbrecht  Hometown: Wauzeka, Wisconsin Program: Ag Power & Equipment Technician Why did you choose your program? I have always liked fixing different things on the farm. What have you enjoyed about your Southwest Tech experience? Everyone here is always …

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Hired Before Graduation | Amanda Gleason

Female nursing student looking at camera, standing next to simulated patient's bed. Amanda Gleason  Hometown: Shullsburg, Wisconsin Program: Nursing | Associate Degree Why did you choose your program? I had worked as a medical assistant for several years and nursing was something I always wanted to do. I wanted to further my …

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Hired Before Graduation | Tucker Leibfried

Lineman student standing in front of utility truck wearing white helmet. 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 …

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Hired Before Graduation | Kade Chrisman

Male ag student standing behind engine parts. Kade Chrisman Hometown: Lena, Illinois Program: Ag Power & Equipment Technician Why did you choose your program? To help pursue my career of being a diesel tech. What have you enjoyed about your Southwest Tech experience? John’s presence. (John Kvigne …

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Hired Before Graduation | Hunter Marfilius

Male ag student standing in front of green machinery. Hunter Marfilius Hometown: Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Program: Ag Power & Equipment Technician Why did you choose your program? I enjoy working hands-on and the challenge of being a mechanic. What have you enjoyed about your Southwest Tech experience? The …

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Hired Before Graduation | Lorna Golden

Lorna Golden Hometown: Loudon, New Hampshire Program: Cancer Information Management Why did you choose your program? The program is accredited through the NCRA and will allow me to sit for the NCRA certification program and become a Certified Tumor Registrar …

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