In today’s global economy, businesses are constantly seeking opportunities to gain a competitive edge, something Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) knows all too well. With that challenge in mind BTC is excited to report that $283,161 in Workforce Advancement Training (WAT) grants have been secured for nine different area businesses. These grants will be used during the 2017-18 academic year for customized employee training designed to improve productivity and competitiveness, augment the state’s economic base, and expand technical college training services to business and industry.