Southwest Tech Foundation Recognizes Philanthropists, Alumni and Retirees

The Southwest Tech Foundation is celebrating the accomplishments of its alumni, the generosity of its donors and the contributions of its retirees at a distance this year instead of at the annual Donor Appreciation and Alumni and Retiree Awards program …

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Stephanie Brown | 1996 Human Services graduate

Our vision at Southwest Tech is to change lives by providing opportunities for success. We are so proud of our alumni who come back to Southwest Tech as employees and help further that mission. Stephanie Brown is a 1996 Human …

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Announces Return to Campus Plan

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College completed phase one (March 23 – June 1) on the college’s return to campus plan and is on pace for face-to-face instruction this fall. In compliance with Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers ordering the closure of all …

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Krista Demo | 2004 Dental Assistant graduate

We continue to spotlight our alumni who have come back to Southwest Tech to share their talents with the campus and educate students. Krista Demo is a 2004 Dental Assistant graduate and now the instructor of the program.   I …

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Virtual Graduation Celebration | Video

Congratulations graduates! The time has come to celebrate, if you haven’t already. We wish we could be together to mark this important milestone. Without a doubt, many faculty and staff members are in front of their computers right now watching …

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Hired Before Graduation | Gavin Hintz

Gavin Hintz Hometown: Sparta, Wisconsin Program: Ag Power and Equipment Technician Place of Employment: St. Joseph Equipment – Norwalk, Wisconsin Title: Service Technician Job responsibilities: Servicing agricultural equipment in the shop. What are looking forward to in your career after graduation: Working with farmers on …

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Hired Before Graduation | Jamie Sue

Jamie Sue Hometown: Belmont, Wisconsin Program: Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician Place/location of employment: Terry Johnson and Sons Trucking – Darlington, Wisconsin Position/title: Mechanic Job responsibilities: Repair and maintain diesel equipment What are looking forward to in your career after …

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Moellers earns auto repair certifications

Jacob Moellers recently earned his technical diploma in the Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technician program. In addition, the Mineral Point, Wisconsin, native has earned the I-CAR Pro Level 1 Non-Structural and Refinish certification. He was the only student that …

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Hired Before Graduation | Rachel Wagner

Rachel Wagner Hometown: Lancaster, Wisconsin Program: Dental Assistant Place/location of employment: Lancaster Dental Associates/Fennimore Smiles Position/title: Dental Assistant Job responsibilities: Setting up/cleaning up operatories, assisting doctors during fillings, crown preps, extractions, implants, etc. This list goes on… What are looking …

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Hired Before Graduation | Golf Course Management Students

All students in Scott Kennedy’s Golf Course Management program have been Hired Before Graduation. These students are excited to venture out on their own course to see what their future holds at some of the nation’s most magnificent golf courses. …

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Hired Before Graduation | Jared Johnson

Jared Johnson Hometown: Argyle, Wisconsin Program: Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician Place/location of employment: Sloan Implement in Monroe, Wisconsin Position/title: Service Technician Job responsibilities: • Performs basic diagnostics and repairs on agricultural and turf equipment and established Ag Management Solutions …

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Holly Crubel | 1997 Accounting graduate

We are so proud of our graduates, and especially grateful to those who come back to campus to work as employees of Southwest Tech. Today’s spotlight is on Holly Crubel. She is a 1997 Accounting program graduate and now works …

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Hired Before Graduation | Tyler Moss

Tyler Moss Hometown: Platteville, Wisconsin Program: Welding Place/location of employment: Endres Manufacturing Position/title: Welder Job responsibilities: Welding structures for buildings What are looking forward to in your career after graduation? Being successful and saving money What did you enjoy about …

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Hired Before Graduation | Jacob Moellers

Jacob Moellers Hometown: Mineral Point, Wisconsin Program: Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technician Place/location of employment: Ball Body Shop Position/title: Tech Apprentice Job responsibilities: Disassembly and assembly of vehicles. What are looking forward to in your career after graduation? Working …

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Hired Before Graduation | Brittany Erenatau

Brittany Erenatau  Hometown: Cazenovia, WI Program: Medical Laboratory Technician Place/location of employment: SSM Health Hospital of Madison, WI Position/title: Medical Laboratory Technician Job responsibilities: Collecting, processing, and analyzing patient samples. Assisting the physicians by giving lab results to help them make …

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Gin Reynolds | 1999 Practical Nursing graduate

We have a number of Southwest Tech alumni who have returned to campus as employees of the college. We wanted to shine the spotlight on them and share their Southwest Tech story. Gin Reynolds completed the Nursing Assistant (CNA) course …

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Hired Before Graduation | Douglas Karnopp

Douglas Karnopp Hometown: Gays Mills, Wisconsin Program: Automotive Technician Place/location of employment: Fillback in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin . Position/title: Technician Job responsibilities: Oil changes, tire rotations, tire repairs and helping the other techs. What are you looking forward to …

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Hired Before Graduation | Evan Tom

Evan Tom Hometown: Richland Center, Wisconsin Program: Automotive Technician Place/location of employment after graduation: Fillback Richland Center Position/title: Ford Technician Job responsibilities: Diagnose and repair vehicles, perform safety recalls, and normal maintenance. What are looking forward to in your career after graduation? To see how the automotive …

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Chargers Chat | Darci Colsch

Darci Colsch has been a nursing instructor at Southwest Tech for 12 years. She currently serves on the Iowa Nurses Association COVID-19 Task Force. “I have a passion for nursing,” she said. #SWTCProud

Educational Pursuits | Sam Steiger

Sam Steiger Hometown: Bagley, Wisconsin Program: Agribusiness Science and Technology: Animal Science Plans after graduation: Place and area of study: Attend UW-Platteville for its Dairy Science program to finish my bachelor’s degree What did you enjoy about Southwest Tech? Everything! …

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