Colombian Architect Builds Business, Language Skills through BTC ELL Program December 3, 2021 Already a talented architect, Vanessa Hernandez realized that she would need to improve her English language skills when she moved from Colombia to the United States. Seeking out a program that would align with her needs, she discovered the English Language Learner program at Blackhawk.
DWD Secretary Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Youth Apprenticeship in Wisconsin at BTC Event November 17, 2021 Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-Designee Amy Pechacek joined manufacturing employers, educators, and workforce development partners at a Youth Apprenticeship Lunch & Learn event Wednesday at BTC’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Center in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week and the 30th anniversary of the state’s Youth Apprenticeship program.
Deadline Approaching for BTC's Voluntary Vaccine Incentive Program November 17, 2021 Blackhawk Technical College is excited to announce a voluntary vaccine incentive program for currently enrolled Blackhawk students. Current BTC students who show proof of full vaccination status by October 1 will receive $250.
For the Love of Cooking November 15, 2021 Rebecca Williams grew up helping her mom in the kitchen. Learning recipes helped her develop her math skills, she said. It also helped her develop a passion for cooking and nutrition.
BTC Staff, Faculty Present at National Conference November 11, 2021 To a nationwide audience of higher education professionals, Suzy Dantuma, Student Advising and Retention Coordinator, and Erica Fenton, Basic Skills Instructor, presented at the CONNECTED21 virtual conference hosted by EAB on Nov. 5.