Southwest Tech

06/03/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥?

Join us for Adult Student Info. Night at the Richland Center Outreach Site | Wednesday, June 10, 5-8 p.m.

Whether you're ready to apply or just exploring your options, we're here to help! Meet one-on-one with our recruitment team to:

Learn about programs
Complete a career assessment
Get help with the application process

Sign up today: https://swtc.edu/calendar-events/Adult-student-info-night

06/02/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐃𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠

Building Trades-Carpentry students celebrated the completion of a new duplex during an open house held May 6, marking the culmination of months of hands-on learning and teamwork.

The duplex, constructed during the 2025-26 academic year, adds eight new bedrooms to our student housing inventory, while providing students with real-world experience in nearly every aspect of residential construction.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/mr6xzutd

06/01/2026

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬

We celebrated a milestone May 16 as the first cohort of students graduated from our Radiography program. Nine students completed the program, which launched in August 2024 to help meet the growing demand for radiographers in southwest Wisconsin.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/4uhy8ha5



(L-R) Taylor Prochaska, Dodgeville; Kasey Budack; Radiography instructor and clinical coordinator; Ally Kennicker, Hazel Green; Megan Miles, Fennimore; Lexi Doyle, Mount Hope; Paige Nowicki, Richland Center; Skyler Carlin, Boscobel; Grace Smith, Boscobel; Haylee Ketterer-Day, Fennimore; Olivia Landon, Lancaster; and Rachel Harris, Radiography program director and instructor.

06/01/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮!

June is National Dairy Month, and we're proud to celebrate the hardworking dairy producers who help power our communities and economy.

From the farm to the classroom, dairy plays a vital role in southwest Wisconsin. At Southwest Tech, we're honored to help prepare the next generation of agricultural professionals through hands-on learning and industry partnerships that support this important field.

Thank you to the dairy farmers, workers, and families whose dedication helps keep Wisconsin America's Dairyland.

www.swtc.edu/AGRICULTURE

06/01/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬!

Is you child interested in working on cars? Are you looking for a fun hands-on activity for them to try this summer? Check out the NitroX Camp!

For students entering 6th-8th grade, this camp is designed to be all about working on and racing remote control cars! July 27-30!

Spots fill quickly: https://www.swtc.edu/calendar-events/nitroX

05/29/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

One month from today, Dr. Jeremy Pickard will officially join Southwest Tech as our next president.

Before his first official day on the job, he wanted to take a moment to introduce himself.

Take a minute to watch his message and help us give Dr. Pickard a warm Southwest Tech welcome as we count down to June 29.

05/29/2026

Congratulations, Kaci! We are of you!

Big news! Join us in congratulating Kaci Lanxon on her promotion to Director of Marketing! Kaci’s passion for serving our communities, highlighting the incredible work of our employees, and sharing the stories of the patients we care for has made a lasting impact on our organization. We are excited to see all she accomplishes in this new leadership role!

05/28/2026

𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝!

This tractor certification course is designed to fulfill the Wisconsin mandate that any youth under the age of 16 must complete a tractor and machinery certification course to operate agricultural machinery on public roads. Upon completion of a written and driving test, students over age 14 will be issued a federal certificate. Students under age 14 will be issued a certificate when they reach the age of 14. Students must be at least 12 years old.

The course will be held on campus July 13-15.

Register: https://tinyurl.com/mv92tbmt

05/28/2026

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠! 🤔👀

Set your calendar for Thursday, June 4!

Big conversations. Familiar faces. A few laughs. Maybe even some behind-the-scenes stories you haven’t heard before.

We’ve been working on something exciting, and we’re almost ready to share it with you. Stay tuned for the official launch.

05/28/2026

Partnerships like this are what make career-connected learning so powerful. Thank you to the team at Fillback Family Of Dealerships for investing your time, expertise, and passion into students who are excited to explore careers in the automotive industry. Experiences like Pistons to Pathways give students the opportunity to learn from professionals who truly love what they do, and that kind of mentorship makes a lasting impact.

Congratulations to all of the students for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to growing your knowledge and skills this year. We are proud of you!