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New Ag Scholarships Available for BTC Students

New Ag Scholarships Available for BTC Students

February 22, 2021

The Blackhawk Technical College Foundation is now accepting applications for an exciting new scholarship opportunity, Agricultural Scholarships for High School Seniors. A total of ten $1,000 awards are available for students who will start at Blackhawk in fall 2021. The application deadline is March 30, 2021.

College Update from Dr. Pierner

February 22, 2021

With temperatures rising and Spring right around the corner, there are a few changes in store for BTC. Our community has continued to see a decrease in COVID-19 infections, and at this time, we have not experienced any community spread on campus. Since the beginning of the pandemic, our continued safety and continuity of operations are due to everyone’s ability and willingness to adhere to BTC’s safety protocols.

Bridge Building in a Divided Society

Bridge Building in a Divided Society

February 15, 2021

On February 11, 2021, the Student Government Association and Multi-Cultural Alliance of Blackhawk Tech invited Dr. Alexander Gee to speak to the BTC community about “Building a Bridge to a Just Future.”  

Driving Forward to a Promising Career

Driving Forward to a Promising Career

February 12, 2021

Nick McCormack’s career story started his junior year of high school when he began his 8 ½ years in the Illinois National Guard. Serving as a Forward Observer, Nick was part of the planning team for tactical movements directing artillery drops. Before leaving high school for the military, and even during his service, Nick knew that he enjoyed working on diesel equipment and big trucks.

Simulation Innovation at BTC

Simulation Innovation at BTC

Making the Impossible Possible

February 9, 2021
Kristy Crocker made BTC news in September for achieving her Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) designation. At that time, she shared that her new designation certified her to run simulations that train our healthcare students and assess the needs of the community, research what has or has not been successful, and develop strategies to provide solutions. For the past nine months, Kristy has been working with Mallory Bohling, BTC nursing instructor, and the dedicated Blackhawk IT team to design and deliver healthcare simulations in a safer and more accessible manner during the COVID era. 
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