Platteville Community Fund supports Southwest Tech students

The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation was awarded a $1,000 grant in June 2020 from the Platteville Community Fund, specifically the Elinore Loveland Trust, to be used to support the Charger Dream fund. The Charger Dream Fund assists students through …

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Hillebrand chosen for Pork Mentorship Program

Mia Hillebrand, Lone Rock, Wisconsin, is one of four students throughout Wisconsin who have been selected as the next class of participants in Wisconsin Pork Association’s Pork Mentorship Program. Hillebrand is a first-year student in the Agriculture Business and Technology …

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Medical Coding Specialist program #1 in the nation

According to the ranking by BestColleges.com, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is number one in the nation on the list of “2020 Best Accredited Online Associate Programs in Medical Billing and Coding.” The announcement indicated that, “In 2018, billing and coding …

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High school students taking advantage of dual credit opportunities

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is expanding opportunities for high school students to gain a head start on their college education. The students save time and money in the process. Options for high school students to earn college credit with Southwest …

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“Where’s Kyle?” – Automotive Technician

In this episode, Kyle visits the Automotive Technician area. He gets a first-hand look at the high-tech field of automotive repair. Students in the program learn the necessary technical skills, as well as the authentic skills that employers demand. www.swtc.edu/apply.

CollEDGE Up programs starting at Platteville High School

Students at Platteville High School will have two new opportunities for career readiness available to them through a course collaboration with Southwest Wisconsin Technical College and CESA 3. The programs that will be offered are the One and Done Laboratory …

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New student security officers now on duty

A new student security program is now operational at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Six students enrolled in the college’s criminal justice program have been hired as security officers for the spring semester. They began their first shifts earlier this week. …

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“Where’s Kyle?” | PTA

In this episode, Kyle puts in a healthy dose of work in the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) lab on campus. Is he up to the challenges? Learn more about our PTA program at www.swtc.edu/pta. #SWTCProud

Citizenship showcased during upcoming Diversity Week

When students return for the spring semester at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, they will have the opportunity to celebrate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Week. This is the third annual weeklong event, scheduled in conjunction with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day …

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Knutson secures career with Pokemon Company International

Scott Knutson, a Platteville native, credits Southwest Tech for the strong foundation that he has built his career on. After graduating from Platteville High School, Knutson took a year off and then decided to attend Southwest Wisconsin Technical College to …

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“Where’s Kyle?” | Ag Power and Equipment Technican

Buckle up! In this episode, Kyle is behind the wheel of an auto-steer tractor used in our Agriculture Power and Equipment Technician program. Learn more about the program and see if Kyle can keep it between the cones. Episode 4. …

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Cutting influencing Southwest Tech agriculture for 30 years

Paul Cutting | Agribusiness Instructor This year, Paul Cutting, agribusiness instructor; Pete Esser, math instructor; and John Pluemer, lead math/science instructor are all celebrating 30 years at Southwest Tech. They have led hundreds of students through their educational journeys and …

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Graduation Celebration Video

Congratulations graduates! Today is a day of celebration. This semester’s graduation is being showcased with this special celebratory video, similar to the spring semester. “As 2020 has continued to unfold it became clear that having our graduates together would not …

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“Where’s Kyle?” | Nonprofit Leadership | Wisconsin Badger Camp

In this episode, Kyle visits Wisconsin Badger Camp, located outside of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. He talks with Brent Bowers, executive director, about his work in nonprofit leadership, as well as with Austin Rist, program director, about the finer points …

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Enhancements made to Auto Collision program

  The Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technician program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is now strictly a two-semester program. The final summer session completed in 2020 with three graduates. The program continues with upgraded fall and spring semesters. Graduates …

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Thiele Scholarship expands to Wauzeka-Steuben graduates

Boscobel High School (BHS) graduates and now Wauzeka-Steuben High School graduates can receive up to $3,000 towards an education at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. In 2018, with a $600,000 donation, Patrick Thiele, a 1968 Boscobel High School graduate, created the …

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“Where’s Kyle?” | Welding

In this episode of “Where’s Kyle?” Ed Anderson, Welding Instructor, welcomes Kyle Bennett, Recruitment Coordinator, to the Welding Lab, where sparks fly. Kyle gets his chance to cut steel with a Plasma Arc Cutter and he is graded on his …

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Nonprofit Leadership program added at Southwest Tech

A new program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College will give students the tools to flourish in a career that allows them to make a positive impact for others. The new Nonprofit Leadership program launches Jan. 18. The two-year associate degree …

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Southwest Tech graduation celebration again virtual

Due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the concern for the health and safety of students, faculty and staff, this semester’s Southwest Wisconsin Technical College graduation will be marked with a special celebratory video, similar to the …

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Supply Chain Management degree points graduate in a new direction

Shanda Trumm graduated from the Supply Chain Management program in May 2020 after five years of hard work, dedication and the motivation to advance in her career. Trumm lives in Lancaster and is currently employed at Saputo. She noticed the …

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