Southwest Wisconsin Tech Wins Aspen Prize
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Southwest Wisconsin Tech Wins Aspen Prize
""Southwest Wisconsin Technical College inspires the field with how they connect every program to a good-paying job that regional employers need to fill.""
""Their emphasis on work-based learning and hands-on training in every program shows how an engaging, high-quality education can change lives while strengthening a regional economy.""
The Aspen Institute awarded Southwest Wisconsin Technical College the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence for achieving a graduation rate of 54%, surpassing the national average. The college's focus on aligning education with workforce needs, including personalized success plans, led to improved graduate earnings, with alumni earning $14,000 more than new hires. The institution emphasizes work-based learning and hands-on training, showcasing how effective education can positively impact both individuals and the regional economy. Other notable institutions received recognition for their initiatives in student outcomes and workforce practices.
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