Hired Before Graduation

At Southwest Tech, we pride ourselves on working every day for the success of our students. With more than 60 programs being offered, there is an option for everyone. Given the skilled instructors and active learning opportunities, our graduates are prized by area companies.

97% Students Employed within a Year

100% Employer Satisfaction with Graduates

More than 97 percent of our students are employed within the first year of graduation. In fact, many students are “Hired Before Graduation.” And those students are finding meaningful careers, not just jobs, in everything from healthcare to agriculture and everything in between.

Hired Before Graduation | Colton Tranel

Male student wearing hard hat on electrical pole.

Colton Tranel Hometown: Cuba City, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose this program? I have always had an interest in electricity. I heard about this career from a few friends and knew that this career had a …

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Hired Before Graduation | Dylan Tydrich

Male student with hardhat on electrical pole.

Dylan Tydrich  Hometown: Lancaster, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose the program? I always wanted to do something with electricity and enjoy the outdoors. I knew a lot about this trade beforehand and decided it was a …

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Hired Before Graduation | Zach Puls

Male student wearing hard hat next to electrical equipment.

Zach Puls Hometown: Cuba City, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose your program? It’s a very hands-on career and I don’t like to sit still, so it’s perfect. What have you enjoyed about your Southwest Tech experience? …

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Hired Before Graduation | Marcus Wilburn

Male student on electrical pole.

Marcus Wilburn Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose your program? I chose this program because everyone in the line trade or something related to it always has good things to say about it. Everyone I …

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Hired Before Graduation | Charles Eastman

Charles Eastman Hometown: Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose your program? I love working with my hands and I’m not afraid to work outside. What have you enjoyed about your Southwest Tech experience? I …

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Hired Before Graduation | Eliora Klar

Female student standing in field wearing hard hat

Eliora Klar Hometown: Lancaster, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose your program? I chose the Electrical Power Distribution program because I wanted to find a career where I could be physically active outdoors and wouldn’t have to …

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Hired Before Graduation | Nathan Roesch

Nathan Roesch Hometown: La Crosse, Wisconsin Program: Electrical Power Distribution Why did you choose your program? I chose the EPD program because I wanted to get into the line field and heard from many people that the EPD program at …

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Hired Before Graduation | Alyssa Scott

Alyssa Scott Hometown: Sturtevant, Wisconsin Program: Graphic and Web Design Why did you choose this program? I chose the program after speaking with my former high school art teacher Mr. Gregory Bykowski. He mentioned that I should look into the …

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