Colorado credits Southwest Tech for bright future

  Rob Colorado, a student in the evening welding program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, has come a long way. He recently turned 40 years old, and if you ask him, he may tell you he is lucky to be …

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Hired Before Graduation | Nicholas Cullen

Male student wearing hard hat in front of utility truck. Nicholas Cullen Hometown: Platteville, Wisconsin Why did you choose your program? I was looking to get into a field where I could work outside and never stop learning. What have you enjoyed about your Southwest Tech experience? The people at …

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Open House going virtual this year

  For the first time, the annual Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Open House event will be held in a virtual format. The event, planned for Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 3-7 p.m. will offer a variety of opportunities for attendees to …

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Alumni Stories – Edgar Mendez

Edgar Mendez’s remarkable journey continues to unfold as the 2018 Southwest Tech graphic design graduate celebrated his new position as a junior design specialist at The Buzz Creative Group in LaMotte, Iowa. Those who know Mendez well, and he was …

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Alumni Stories – Wendy Runde

Wendy Runde is a 1995 Southwest Wisconsin Technical College alumna. After graduating high school she attended two four-year universities and then decided to enroll at Southwest Tech. After graduating with her Associate’s degree in accounting, Runde was hired at the …

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Alumni Stories – Molly Rivers

A 2007 graduate of Southwest Tech from the Barber/Cosmetology program, Molly Rivers has always possessed a passion for and a love of hairstyling.  With over 12 years of experience in the Hair and Beauty industry, the first seven years working …

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Alumni Stories – Konnie Sadler

Konnie Sadler is a 2002 graduate of the Culinary Management program and is currently the senior training manager for Culver’s Franchising System in Prairie du Sac, Wis. Sadler has climbed the ladder within the Culver’s Franchising System, starting her career …

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Alumni Stories – Jason Garfoot

Jason Garfoot, a 2002 graduate of the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College auto collision repair and refinish technician program always had an interest in cars and mechanics. “The American Chopper TV show was really popular when I was in high school …

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Alumni Stories – Shannon Millin

Shannon Millin, chief clinical officer/advanced practice nurse prescriber for Southwest Health in Platteville, Wis., mother of four, and four-time alumna of Southwest Tech is the definition of excellence. Millin chose Southwest Tech because of its proximity to home and the …

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New laptop program rolls out this fall

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College officials are excited to launch a new student laptop program this fall for eligible students. The three academic deans led this project in close collaboration with the college’s ITS department. The college issued a request for …

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Leatherberry to represent Southwest Tech as state student ambassador

Karlee Leatherberry, Viola, Wis., will serve the next year as Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s state student ambassador. This program includes representation from all 16 Wisconsin Technical College System institutions. The annual spring banquet in Wisconsin Dells for the ambassadors has …

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Charge Forward Scholars Program impacting lives at Southwest Tech

The Charge Forward Scholars Program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is giving students a lift in their pursuit for success. A cohort of 24 students were each presented with a $500 scholarship, courtesy of the Southwest Tech Foundation. Each student …

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Jenny Pritchett

  Jenny Pritchett Jenny Pritchett is a 1996 graduate from Southwest Tech from the Nursing (Associate Degree) program. She is the chief nursing officer at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin and also carries the title of Mrs. …

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Craig Smith

Craig Smith • Craig is currently the superintendent of the Chicago Golf Club, the oldest 18-hole golf course in the U.S. He is just the 8th superintendent of the club, that was founded in 1892. Program: Golf Course Management Year …

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CollEDGE UP program being taught at Richland Center High School

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin is taking an innovative approach to helping educate high school students and get them on a pathway to career success. In collaboration with Richland Center High School and CESA 3, Southwest Tech is …

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Holland awarded second $10,000 Hormel scholarship

Marie Holland, from Hanover, Illinois, a culinary arts student at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin, was recently selected for a $10,000 scholarship. Holland is one of two students chosen for the Hormel Heroes Scholarship Program created by Hormel …

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Commencement scheduled for Dec. 13

Commencement at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin is planned for Friday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. The graduation ceremony will be held in the Lenz Conference Center on campus and will be streamed live on the Southwest Tech’s …

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Kasper trades police badge for Southwest Tech classroom

Todd Kasper is a familiar face in southwest Wisconsin. The Columbus, Wisconsin native had more than 25 years of police service under his belt between the Dane County Sherriff’s Office (two-and-a-half years) in Madison, the Platteville Police Department (17 years) …

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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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