Hired Before Graduation – Josh Turner
Name: Josh Turner
Hometown: Fennimore, Wisconsin
Graduation date: May 19, 2018
Area of study: IT Network Communication Specialist
Place of employment: Cabela’s
Job responsibilities: To maintain all automation lines, repair all issues in all distribution centers – IT related.
How did Southwest Tech prepare you for your current position? My instructors, Aaron and Dave, helped me learn all kinds of Cisco equipment and Windows PCs, which is what my place of employment is currently using.
Why did you choose your current field? I chose IT because it is a growing technology. This field is a constant learning process. I enjoy spending a lot of time learning new and future technology.
What advice would you have for younger students who are thinking about their future? The advice I would give them is don’t give up. Ask lots of questions. If they have a passion for IT then SWTC is the place for them. SWTC has some of the latest technology and the instructors here are among the best.