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Western Technical College’s Electromechanical Technology program is highly developed for the manufacturing world. Students learn about systems that integrate with computers, hydraulics, and mechanical control systems. It’s a mix of both theory and hands-on work, and prepares students with a skillset in an increasingly technological field. But a few weeks ago, everything changed.  Since the […]

Western Technical College’s Alumni Association awarded this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award to Chad Wehrs, owner of Wehrs Machine and Racing Products and an advocate for career and technical education in the area. Wehrs is a 1997 graduate of the Machine Tooling program. Following graduation, he used his life savings to purchase equipment in designing and […]

Officials with UW-Madison and Western Technical College have formally announced a new transfer agreement for students who enroll in Western’s Associate of Science-Liberal Arts (ASLA) program. Students enrolled in Western’s ASLA program can now transfer a minimum of 54 transferable credits to UW-Madison within three academic years at Western. To complete the transfer, students must […]

Western Technical College’s Collegiate Distributive Education Club of America (DECA) chapter sent 19 competitors to the Wisconsin State Career Leadership Conference held recently in Delavan, Wis. Representing Western were Victoria Arjani, Jacob Bakken, Makayla Beggs, Jeanne Buckta, Krysta Chroninger, David Chtcherbakov, Kira Conroy, Dylan Flaskrud, Destiny Fleming, Sam Forbes, Jack Haessly, Lydia King, Jeffrey Krueger, […]

Due to the continuing concern over the spread of COVID-19, Western Technical College is postponing its commencement ceremony originally scheduled for April 25 at 2:00 p.m. at the La Crosse Center. “Graduation is often a chance to celebrate the success of our students and the accomplishments they make here at Western,” said Western President Roger […]

In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, health and public safety programs at Western Technical College are donating medical supplies to local health care facilities in need. Starting this week, staff in Western’s Health and Public Safety division have begun the process of collecting and donating the College’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other consumable […]

Due to the continuing concern over the spread of COVID-19, all Western Technical College campus locations will be closed to the public beginning Thursday, March 19. Classes will begin using alternative delivery methods, as possible, starting Monday, March 23. Students will be notified by instructors of their delivery method or if classes will not be […]

Abdul Cole, of Sierra Leone, West Africa, has been selected as the 2020-21 Western Technical college Student Ambassador, an official spokesperson for Western and the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). As Student Ambassador, Cole will have opportunities to speak to potential students, community leaders, community groups, and others, and will spotlight the important role of […]

Western Technical College Business Management students hosted Suits for Success, an event that offered free, gently used professional clothing, on Wednesday, March 4 from 11:30 a.m-5:30 p.m. at the Lunda Center. The event, which was open to the public, offered new or gently used professional clothing, including suits, blouses, sweaters, dresses, and dress shoes. There […]