Jacob Riechers

Jacob Riechers Program: Liberal Arts University Transfer Hometown: Darlington, Wisconsin Why did you choose your program? I wasn’t sure what I wanted to learn about but knew I wanted to go to college, so this program was perfect. What have …

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Collaboration continues with Platteville business and high school

    A collaboration between Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Averkamp Auto Body in Platteville, Wisconsin and Platteville High School continued this semester. Specifically, high school students were able to explore auto collision refinishing. They spent a week learning from Ed …

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Aspen Institute names Southwest Tech a Top 150 Community College

  The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program today named Southwest Wisconsin Technical College as one of 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and …

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Pistons to Pathways sparks interest in automotive technician career

At Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, industry collaboration is one key to helping students become successful on campus and in their chosen careers. Starting with the 2018-19 academic year, Pistons to Pathways emerged as a popular program for high school students …

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Klein realizing nursing dream with collaborative CollEDGE UP program

A partnership between CESA 3 and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin, is allowing area high school students an opportunity to get a jump start on higher education and career plans, at an affordable cost. One of those students …

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Dairy goat industry in the spotlight at Southwest Tech

  Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin, in partnership with the Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association, will be hosting the annual Dairy Goat Academy on Nov. 1 and 2. The two-day event will include dairy goat specific programming, as well …

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Students and community benefit from campus housing

In the shadow of the Fennimore, Wisconsin water tower, students in the Building Trades – Carpentry program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College erect the frame of what will soon be student housing. The quadplex, located on Brownwood Road, will include …

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Ribbon cut for new outreach site location in Richland Center

The ribbon was cut for the new location of the Southwest Tech Outreach Site in Richland Center on Aug. 20. A crowd of community dignitaries, students, supporters and Southwest Tech faculty and staff attended the event. The new location is …

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Spotlight: Bailey Rule ’17

Bailey Rule, a Dodgeville, Wisconsin native, graduated with an associate degree in early childhood education from Southwest Tech in 2017. She continues to work at the Childcare Center on campus and is currently enrolled in online classes through UW-Whitewater. All …

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Academies to help students get a jump start on career

Students prepare lunch in culinary arts lab Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin is now offering a group of Academies, designed to allow students to get a jump start on his or her career. Each academy is one year in length. The students can choose from …

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Richland Center Outreach Site moves to new location

The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Outreach Site in Richland Center has a new address. The building, located at the corner of Sixth Street and Orange Street, or 373 West Sixth Street to be exact, is now home to the Workforce …

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Southwest Tech celebrating Culinary Arts Month

From main courses to desserts to gourmet dining, professional cooks and chefs dedicate their careers to pleasing the palate. As a way to celebrate their contributions and passion, July is designated as National Culinary Arts Month. Southwest Tech offers a …

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Hired Before Graduation – Calvin Peterson

Calvin Peterson - Hired!   Name: Calvin Peterson Hometown: Red Wing, Minnesota Graduation date: May 18, 2019 Area of study: Building Trades – Carpentry Place of employment: Joe Strauss Construction Job title: Carpenter Job responsibilities: Measuring, cutting, and installing material for homeowner. How did …

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Hired Before Graduation – Teresa Dresen

Teresa Dresen Web   Name: Teresa Dresen Hometown: Boscobel, Wisconsin Graduation date: May 18, 2019 Area of study: Health Information Technology Place of employment: Richland Medical Center Job title: Medical Coder Job responsibilities: Coder is responsible for reviewing the diagnostic and procedural documentation …

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Hired Before Graduation – Preston Colburn

Name: Preston Colburn Hometown: Viroqua, Wisconsin Graduation date: May 18, 2019 Area of study: Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician Place of employment: Hillsboro Equipment Job title: Service Technician Job responsibilities: Diagnose and repair agriculture equipment How did Southwest Tech prepare …

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Graduation speakers selected

The student speakers have been selected for this year’s Spring 2019 Graduation ceremonies, which are scheduled for Saturday, May 18. The day will begin at 8 a.m. with the Pinning Ceremony and the Nursing Ceremony. Additional graduation ceremonies will follow …

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Hired Before Graduation – Matthew Maveus

Name: Matthew Maveus Hometown: Monroe, Wisconsin Graduation date: May 18, 2019 Area of study: Ag Power and Equipment Technician Place of employment: John Anderson Farms Job title: Ag Technician Job responsibilities: Fixing and repairing farm machinery How did Southwest Tech …

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Hired Before Graduation – Curt Price

Name: Curt Price Hometown: La Farge, Wisconsin Graduation date: May 18, 2019 Area of study: Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician Place of employment: Hillsboro Equipment Inc. Job title: Service Technician Job responsibilities: General Repairs/New Equipment Setup How did Southwest Tech …

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Hired Before Graduation – Megan Zart

Name: Megan Zart Hometown: Fennimore Graduation date: May 18, 2019 Area of study: Human Services Associates Place of employment: Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP) Job title: Behavioral Treatment Technician Job responsibilities: Work one-on-one with kids (18 months to school age) …

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Hired Before Graduation – Kristen Klar

Name: Kristen Klar Hometown: Platteville, Wisconsin Graduation date: May 18, 2019 Area of study: Human Services Associate Place of employment: Family Advocates Job responsibilities: Shelter advocate: Provide support, advocacy, resources, information and referrals to clients. Answer crisis and business calls …

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