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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Name: Jill Wetter Hometown: Platteville, Wisconsin Graduation date: May 18, 2019 Area of study: Nursing Place of employment: MercyOne Job title: Registered nurse Job responsibilities: I will be working in a critical care unit where I will care for critically …
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Name: Taylor Brickl Hometown: Hillsboro, Wisconsin Graduation date: May 18, 2019 Area of study: Culinary Arts Place of employment: Hillsboro Brewing Company Job title: Sous-Chef Job responsibilities: Ordering food from Sysco, overseeing other cooks, gathering new recipes, catering for small …
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Name: Larissa Rounds Hometown: Boscobel, Wisconsin Graduation date: May 18, 2019 Area of study: Culinary Management Place of employment: Lemon Door Coffee House – Fennimore, Wisconsin Job title: Baker and Manager Job responsibilities: I will be baking a bread, scone, …
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Name: Landon Kent Hometown: Galena, Illinois Graduation date: May 18, 2019 Area of study: Ag Power and Equipment Technician Place of employment: Sloan Implement – Cuba City, Wisconsin Job title: Equipment Technician Job responsibilities: Diagnosing, replacing parts and repairing various …
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Name: Christopher Folbrecht Hometown: Boscobel, Wisconsin Graduation date: May 18, 2019 Area of study: Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician Place of employment: Stone Pro Job title: Mechanic Job responsibilities: All the maintenance on the equipment and moving equipment to different …
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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 …
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 …