With six months remaining until spring graduation, nearly all Golf Course Management students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College have been hired. There are 18 students in the program. Of those, two are working full time and finishing classes, one student …Most Golf Course Management students already hired Read More »
Colton Tranel Hometown: Cuba City, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose this program? I have always had an interest in electricity. I heard about this career from a few friends and knew that this career had a … 
Dylan Tydrich Hometown: Lancaster, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose the program? I always wanted to do something with electricity and enjoy the outdoors. I knew a lot about this trade beforehand and decided it was a … 
Zach Puls Hometown: Cuba City, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose your program? It’s a very hands-on career and I don’t like to sit still, so it’s perfect. What have you enjoyed about your Southwest Tech experience? … 
Marcus Wilburn Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose your program? I chose this program because everyone in the line trade or something related to it always has good things to say about it. Everyone I … 
Charles Eastman Hometown: Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose your program? I love working with my hands and I’m not afraid to work outside. What have you enjoyed about your Southwest Tech experience? I … 
Eliora Klar Hometown: Lancaster, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose your program? I chose the Electrical Power Distribution program because I wanted to find a career where I could be physically active outdoors and wouldn’t have to … 
Nathan Roesch Hometown: La Crosse, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose your program? I chose the EPD program because I wanted to get into the line field and heard from many people that the EPD program at … 
Alyssa Scott Hometown: Sturtevant, Wisconsin Program: Graphic and Web Design Why did you choose this program? I chose the program after speaking with my former high school art teacher Mr. Gregory Bykowski. He mentioned that I should look into the … 
Robert Velasco Hometown: Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Program: Medical Laboratory Technician Why did you choose your program? I had initially chosen nursing as my degree but after taking phlebotomy and hearing the MLT students talk I became more interested in … 
Nicole Schaefer Hometown: Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Program: Early Childhood Education Why did you choose your program? I love working with children. Where will you be employed? Prairie Catholic What will be your job title and responsibilities? 4K Teacher 
(Cody is a senior at Lancaster High School. He is completing the welding program through Southwest Tech as part of the Start College Now program.) Cody Cummins Hometown: Lancaster, Wisconsin Program: Welding Why did you choose your program? Really liked … 
Emily Thielbar Hometown: Mount Horeb, Wisconsin Program: Human Services Associates Why did you choose your program? I chose this program because I love helping people. When I was a CNA, I fell in love with the aspect of caregiving. I … 
Ernest Nichols Hometown: Mt.Hope, Wisconsin Program: Ag Power & Equipment Technician Why did you choose your program? I chose this program because I grew up on a farm and like to work on equipment. What have you enjoyed about your … 
Kaleb Folbrecht Hometown: Wauzeka, Wisconsin Program: Ag Power & Equipment Technician Why did you choose your program? I have always liked fixing different things on the farm. What have you enjoyed about your Southwest Tech experience? Everyone here is always … 
Amanda Gleason Hometown: Shullsburg, Wisconsin Program: Nursing | Associate Degree Why did you choose your program? I had worked as a medical assistant for several years and nursing was something I always wanted to do. I wanted to further my … 
Tucker Leibfried Hometown: Potosi, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose your program? I knew it was a great program to get into since middle school. My uncle had been persuading me to get into this field of work … 
Kade Chrisman Hometown: Lena, Illinois Program: Ag Power & Equipment Technician Why did you choose your program? To help pursue my career of being a diesel tech. What have you enjoyed about your Southwest Tech experience? John’s presence. (John Kvigne … 
Hunter Marfilius Hometown: Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Program: Ag Power & Equipment Technician Why did you choose your program? I enjoy working hands-on and the challenge of being a mechanic. What have you enjoyed about your Southwest Tech experience? The … 
Lorna Golden Hometown: Loudon, New Hampshire Program: Cancer Information Management Why did you choose your program? The program is accredited through the NCRA and will allow me to sit for the NCRA certification program and become a Certified Tumor Registrar … 