Forward Janesville will recognize Blackhawk Technical College as its 2021 Large Business of the Year at the organization’s annual awards luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 27. This award is presented each year to a business of 50 or more employees that recognizes business success and community involvement as two vital components of its business strategy.

Blackhawk Technical College will host an open house (Smart Start Day) on Saturday, Jan. 8, from 8 a.m. until noon at its Central Campus in Janesville. Smart Start Day is designed for students to take care of last-minute needs before the spring semester. Many services will be available, including financial aid, advising, bookstore, placement testing, laptop checkouts, IT helpdesk, student IDs, and campus tours.