When Megan Cooley graduated from Platteville High School and was entering college she was torn between a career in education or a career in nursing. She chose the education path, until now, when she decided to expand her horizons. A … 
Cooley earns CNA degree to assist students
When Megan Cooley graduated from Platteville High School and was entering college she was torn between a career in education or a career in nursing. She chose the education path, until now, when she decided to expand her horizons. A … Chicker leaves positive legacy on area law enforcement
For Craig Chicker, serving his community has always been at the top of his list. He has served as an adjunct instructor in the Criminal Justice program since 1987 at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, along with serving on the Richland …Chicker leaves positive legacy on area law enforcement Read More »
Congratulations Graduates! (Video)
Congratulations Class of 2021! We are #SWTCProud of you! www.swtc.edu/graduation Proceeds from Esser’s book to fund nursing scholarships
Fennimore, Wis – Longtime Southwest Wisconsin Technical College math instructor Pete Esser has recently released a new textbook for nursing students. The book titled, Dimensional Analysis in Nursing, provides students with the skills needed to accurately perform drug calculations. The …Proceeds from Esser’s book to fund nursing scholarships Read More »
Masters selected as state student ambassador
(Video courtesy Wisconsin Technical College System) Hannah Masters, a Criminal Justice Studies program student from Kendall, Wisconsin, has been selected as the state student ambassador from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Each of Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges selects one student every … Masters uses emergency training in life-threatening situation
When faced with a life-threatening situation, people have varying reactions. For Hannah Masters, a Criminal Justice student and employee with the Campus Security Program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, she was faced with such a scenario recently. A Kendall, Wisconsin …Masters uses emergency training in life-threatening situation Read More »
Lau serving her community following tragedy
For Katie Lau, being an EMT wasn’t always the plan. Having committed to serving her community in 2017 as an Emergency Medical Responder on the Cassville Rescue Squad, Lau has continued to take courses at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College to … Wacker secures dream opportunity with Tesla
For Tyler Wacker, working for Tesla has always been the end goal. An electro-mechanic student at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Wacker is set to graduate this May. Wacker, a Janesville, Wisconsin native, will be working for Tesla in California as … New auditorium to be completed in early May
Anyone who walks onto the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College campus in mid-May will see a new auditorium. After walking in the main entrance in the College Connection building and past the new bookstore, the auditorium will be located a short … Nursing program filling critical role at vaccine clinics
The nursing staff and students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are filling a critical role in COVID-19 vaccinations locally and throughout the state. Southwest Tech has been a strong partner with the Grant County Health Department, Grant Regional Health Center …Nursing program filling critical role at vaccine clinics Read More »
Darlington Outreach Center Spotlight – Jayci Reilly
Jayci Reilly is the Basic Ed/English Language Learner adjunct instructor at the Darlington Outreach Center. Where are you from/where do you live? I grew up in the Janesville area and have lived in rural Shullsburg for the past 20 years. …Darlington Outreach Center Spotlight – Jayci Reilly Read More »
Weigel appointed to World Dairy Expo Board of Directors
Ryan Weigel, animal science instructor at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, was appointed in March to a corporate seat on the World Dairy Expo Board of Directors by the Wisconsin Holstein Association. Weigel and his family operate a dairy farm outside …Weigel appointed to World Dairy Expo Board of Directors Read More »
Darlington Outreach Center spotlight – Sharon Buss
Sharon Buss is the English Language Learner (ELL) Adjunct Instructor at the Darlington Outreach Center. Please tell me about yourself. Where are you from and how did you get interested in ELL instruction? I’m from Belmont, but I teach in …Darlington Outreach Center spotlight – Sharon Buss Read More »
Richland Center Outreach Center profile – Janna Drier
Janna Drier is a Basic Education Adjunct Instructor at the Richland Center Outreach Center. Where are you from/where do you live? I work where I was born and raised. My parents own and operate a dairy farm in Richland County. …Richland Center Outreach Center profile – Janna Drier Read More »
Supply Chain Management program best in the nation
The Supply Chain Management (Logistics) program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is ranked #1 in the nation by BestColleges.com. The program is offered 100-percent online and 8-week courses begin every four weeks, which allows for flexibility for working adults to …Supply Chain Management program best in the nation Read More »
Spring graduation taking on new look in 2021
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College spring graduation celebration will look a bit different this year, given the persistence of COVID-19 since 2020. Progress has been made, however, an in-person, traditional ceremony will not be held this spring. Instead, the Southwest … Lancaster Community Fund supports Southwest Tech students
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation was awarded a $1,000 grant in June 2020 from the Lancaster Community Fund, to be used to support the Charger Dream Fund. The Charger Dream Fund assists students through financial emergencies by awarding one-time …Lancaster Community Fund supports Southwest Tech students Read More »
Richland Center Outreach Center profile – Cindy Rasmussen
Cindy Rasmussen is a Basic Education Adjunct Instructor at the Richland Center Outreach Center. How did you get into education? My mother was a teacher. I taught Sunday School and Summer Bible School when I was in high school, so …Richland Center Outreach Center profile – Cindy Rasmussen Read More »
Fennimore Outreach Center Spotlight – Maggie May
Maggie May is an adjunct instructor at the Fennimore Outreach Center. Where are you from/where do you live? I grew up in Milwaukee, but I now live in Richland Center. How did you get into education? My younger brother faced …Fennimore Outreach Center Spotlight – Maggie May Read More »
“Where’s Kyle?” | Cosmetology
In this episode, Kyle visits Creative Elements Salon on campus and speaks with Barb McCormick and Cindy Frohne, Cosmetology Instructors. They discuss everything that is offered in the program and Kyle gets a lesson in braiding hair. Will his daughters …