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No matter the industry, all organizations benefit from strong leadership. “Whether you work in manufacturing, banking, retail, education, government or health care, a leadership development degree provides you with skills and preparation to be an effective leader,” said Blackhawk Technical College Business Management Instructor Joel Schleusner. The college is launching a new Leadership Development degree program this fall.

Congratulations to the students who have been named to the President’s List for Spring 2019. Students on the President’s List were enrolled in nine or more credit hours earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

More than 125 individuals recently gathered at Blackhawk Technical College’s Central Campus to kick-off the 2019 Rock Internship program. The program, in its second year, recognized thirty-eight incoming high school seniors from eight districts, and over 20 employers during the signing event. In addition to these festivities, interns participated in employment onboarding activities and a professional development workshop. The 2019 Rock Internship Program provides a structured six-week, paid earning-and-learning opportunity.

The Workforce and Community Development (WCD) Division at Blackhawk Technical College provides workforce solutions and training to support the needs of business and industry in the region. These training partnerships are vital to the local workforce, providing essential technical and leadership skills for employees at all levels of an organization. Recently, Prent/GOEX experienced this firsthand when their employees completed the Blackhawk Technical College Leadership Development series.