A Long Way From Sierra Leone, and Right Where He Belongs
Before becoming Trooper Cole, Abdul Bolageh Cole grew up in Sierra Leone in a household shaped by shared responsibility. Family...
Student Stories
From Western to the Wild Front Lines
How a Western grad found his calling in the vast, unpredictable world of the National Park Service Erik Westpfahl didn’t set...
Built to Stay: Joel and Nick Von Haden on Legacy and Local Impact
At Winona Heating & Ventilating, Inc., the work is technical—but the legacy is deeply personal. For father-and-son team Joel and Nick Von Haden, VAC systems and building automation are only part of the story. Their real focus is building people, nurturing relationships, and staying rooted in the community that shaped them. From the outset, Joel Von Haden has carried a sense of responsibility that goes beyond merely managing a successful HVAC...
How “The Lineup” Connects Western Students to Careers
Student success starts here! Ella Greene's Graduation day! When Digital Marketing student Ella Greene opened her inbox and saw a...
Adversity to Advocacy
Criminal Justice student Manny Chavez in D.C. If you have a chance to speak with Western student Manny Chavez, it...
Alumni Spotlight: McKenly Moua
McKenly Moua, a Western graduate, IT Network Technician, and now an IT Network & Security Specialist at Citizens State Bank...
Capturing Invisible Stories: Western Students Honor Veterans Through Photography
Western Technical College Digital Media production students recently applied their classroom skills in a real-world project, creating portraits of local...
Inside Western’s IT Programs: Part 3 of a 5-part Student Spotlight Series
In this series, we’re introducing the driven, career-ready students in our IT programs. Discover why Western is the smart choice for...
Building a Career with Smarts, Strategy, and Heart
For Alyssa Boardman, a career in human resources is about creating connections and solving problems. Human resources is also about...
David Pleggenkuhle Lands IT Job Before Graduation
David Pleggenkuhle hasn’t even crossed the stage yet, but he’s already secured a full-time Systems Administrator Level 1 position with EO...