The prospect of going back to college at 38 was a daunting proposition for Jen Blanchard. In fact, she applied to Southwest Wisconsin Technical College for the fall 2022 semester, before deciding not to enroll. “I wasn’t ready at that …Blanchard returns to college to earn Accounting degree Read More »
The Building Trades – Carpentry students have been putting in work on multiple campus projects. The group of 20 students is enclosing two shelters at the Public Safety Complex. One shelter is near the Emergency Vehicle Operations Track, and the … 
Josie Eastman, 18, Prairie du Chien, is well on her way to a career in healthcare, thanks to Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s dual credit and CollEDGE Up programs. She graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in May and throughout …Eastman takes advantage of dual credit courses in high school Read More »
Andrew Dal Santo, agronomy instructor at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, has been named to a prestigious list. Dal Santo is a finalist for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s (WFBF) 35 Under 35 award. The award is presented by WFBF’s Young Farmer … 
Growing Lancaster is a group of individuals from local organizations and Lancaster Area Chamber of Commerce businesses who came together in early 2022 to spark change. Among those involved in a new English Language Learners (ELL) initiative are Amcor, Grant … 
Students enrolled in Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s new IT Cybersecurity and Network Administration program will have exciting tools at their disposal this fall. Current students, Logan Zart, Boscobel and Jordan Scott, Muscoda, have been working this summer to install a …New IT program to include Security Operations Center Read More »
From a Southwest Wisconsin Technical College graduate to business owner – that was the path for Lexa Trumm. She graduated from the Early Childhood Education program in 2017 and now operates Lexa’s Littles daycare in Boscobel, Wisconsin. “I’ve always loved …Trumm shaping young minds at daycare business (video) Read More »
Isaac Salinas, a 2017 Cosmetology graduate from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, is the name and face behind Isaac the Barber in Platteville, Wisconsin. The cozy barbershop occupies space at 50 North Chestnut Street. Currently, Salinas is working alone, however, he …Salinas making a name for himself as local barber (video) Read More »
Manufacturers in the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College district will have new training tools and expertise at their disposal. Recently, a variety of mobile training equipment was purchased through the Workforce Innovation Grant (WIG). The equipment includes programmable logic controller systems, …New training equipment available to district manufactures Read More »
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced that Holly Clendenen, chief student services officer at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, is one of 35 leaders selected for the 2023-24 class of the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship. This program, delivered in …Clendenen selected for Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship Read More »
Sara Biese, Cancer Information Management (CIM) program director and Health Information Technology (HIT) instructor at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, received a national award recently. During the annual conference of the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA), Biese was presented with the … 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kApc5SS2mA EPD (Electrical Power Distribution) students spent time at the Muscoda Sportsman's Club before the end of the spring semester, installing light poles. The new poles will allow for expanded competition at the club, as well as additional opportunities for the Southwest Tech Clay Target Team, which practices and competes at the club. #SWTCProud www.swtc.edu/epd… 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JU0Sj3pZa4 Students were out in the field recently. Andrew Dal Santo, Agriculture Instructor, had a group of students at the Agricultural Demonstration Lab on campus, planting corn. It was a great opportunity to gain valuable experience by testing their skills in the field. The product evaluation plot is a joint venture with Nutrien. www.swtc.edu/agriculture 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDiPmd0uZzg Students in the Graphic and Web Design program put their talents on display during the annual Portfolio Show on May 10. The event was held on campus and was open to the public. The students are led by instructors, Katie Anderson and Erin Kerkhoff. Well done! swtc.edu/graphic-web-design #SWTCProud 
Thanks to an apprenticeship grant from the Wisconsin Technical College System, in partnership with the Department of Workforce Development Bureau of Apprenticeship, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is bringing in Dr. Alonzo Kelly. He will speak on the topic of recruiting and retaining people …Kelly to address retention and recruitment of people of color Read More »
More than 300 graduates are expected to participate in the Spring 2023 Commencement, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 20. The day will be divided into four ceremonies, starting with the Nursing – Associate Degree ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Additional … 
On April 27, the Aspen Institute announced the winners and finalists of the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier award for two-year colleges. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was recognized as a finalist, applauded for its outstanding …Southwest Tech recognized as 2023 Aspen Prize finalist Read More »
Aaron Holverson, a Network Specialist instructor at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, has earned a prestigious international award from Cisco Systems, Inc. He was recently honored as a Cisco Network Academy Expert Level Instructor. This award recognizes Holverson’s achievements as a … 
It all looked like a typical crime scene, complete with yellow tape, surrounding the perimeter. In reality, it was a class project, organized by Gary Roberts and Tom Kretschman, criminal justice instructors at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore. On …Students investigate mock crime scene near campus Read More »
Each year, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College selects one student as its state student ambassador. This student represents the college through the program, organized by the Wisconsin State Technical College System (WTCS). This year, Kyle Roesch, Lancaster, was chosen as Southwest …