2012 News

Relationship with Business Management class goes back two years

College honored at the prestigious Mastery level

More than 300 receive diplomas

Darla Walter has two children also attending at River Falls campus

CVTC grad speaks of bright future, after telling detainees their future was over

Program continues to have high placement rate

Tom Schwechel volunteers his time to brighten the season for others

One CVTC class puts on a formal dinner for another

Experience includes years with Visit Eau Claire

Community-Supported Agriculture experiment a big hit

CVTC presents law enforcement certificates to 23 recruits

Registrations by companies at CVTC event up 40 percent from last year

Funds may help some stay in school

College honored at the prestigious Mastery level

Veterans enter workforce with help from Wisconsin technical colleges

Miss Wheelchair USA Tasha Schuh shares her story with CVTC students

Annual outing a team-building exercise

Women find manufacturing a pathway to opportunity, better pay

Barber/Cosmetologist program stylists take part in major competition

Use of Critical Core Manufacturing Skills program recognized

Students prepared for future of field

Free event welcomes pros and amateurs alike

Program targets energy efficiency in student housing

14 take part in event in Green Bay

New equipment, training cited as cornerstones of continued success

Figure stays the same for second straight year

Mayo One helicopter visit part of training program

Students will run future repair shop

CVTC hosts Manufacturing Month breakfast

Works of Welding program students were displayed at Field of Honor

Stanley native a former E.C. Memorial teacher

Panel of professionals visit with students to mark Manufacturing Month

Tavis Shields praised for work as Hennepin County paramedic

Tam Burgau headed department in Jackson County

Marketing and Management program store run by students

Dunn County Sheriff’s Department captain also a CVTC instructor

New officers named

Job data, training program info available

CVTC Receives Workforce Training Grant

"But today isn’t just about looking back. Looking back gives us perspective, but it’s even more important for CVTC to always be looking ahead to the future."

Centennial Celebration Draws Thousands

Eau Claire Exchange Club project presented moving display

Hal Elrod came back from being found dead at a car crash scene

Business Technology instructor is recognized for distinguished performance

Business leaders from across U.S. planning to attend

Sullivan praises system for focus on student, business needs

Two instructors who go “above and beyond” are the recipients of 2012 Fuerstenberg Teaching Excellence Awards at Chippewa Valley Technical College.

CVTC honors veterans with day of activities.

College’s forerunner established in 1912

Organization meets September 20 at Gateway Campus

Attorney warns students of consequences, pitfalls

Following a weekend shut-down, all systems were back online at CVTC Monday morning.

Many CVTC students are carrying around new brightly colored book bags at the start of this academic term, thanks to the CVTC Student Government Association.

Horticulture class learns while providing essential manual labor

Field of Honor on display Sept. 8-16

Planned outage to begin September 7 at 5 p.m.

Beach balls, Hawaiian leis, great food, games, and live music were all part of this year's welcome picnic.

Monday marked the first day of the new semester.

CVTC announced it will have a social worker dedicated to veteran students on hand once a week, beginning this fall, to ensure military veteran students receive valuable resources to better assist them in being academically successful.

Sixteen students participated in the Healthcare Academy; ready for the next step.

Information sessions to be held August 9.

Chippewa Valley Technical College recently received approval from the Wisconsin Technical College System for three Workforce Advancement Training (WAT) grants totaling $272,310 for fiscal 2013.

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) recently made changes to its Business and Industry Services area to better assist area employers and organizations with their plans for success.

There is an immediate and growing need for machinists in the Eau Claire area, and Chippewa Valley Technical College has the programs to connect job-seekers with those valuable employment opportunities.

Severe weather affects the CVTC campus.

The Presto Foundation has made a gift to CVTC Foundation, Inc., that will allow the FireMedic program to purchase necessary equipment that will benefit the students and community.

The winning team proposes a website redesign for the Dunn County United Way.

Ryan Hagins, a Liberal Arts program student, and Dave Dalsveen, an instructor in the Information Technology program, received the top honors during the Greater Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Education Banquet.

Chippewa Valley Technical College adjunct instructor Tim Lange recently was honored as an American Ambulance Association Stars of Life recipient.

Over 650 students are now proud to say they are Chippewa Valley Technical College alumni. CVTC graduation was held on Friday, May 11, at Zorn Arena on UWEC’s campus.

Matt Hondel, CVTC security officer and a member of the 203rd Transportation Company U.S. Army Reserve, wanted to thank his supervisor, Carrie Hallquist, safety, security, and risk manager, for all she has done to accommodate his military career.

Two new members will be joining the Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) Board of Trustees: Russell Ratsch and Jennifer Vogler will serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2012.

When Becky O’Connor and Jamie Beattie received their diplomas during Chippewa Valley Technical College’s spring commencement ceremony, their new employers were among those in attendance offering congratulations.

Matt Matzek will use the skills he learned in the Residential Construction program at Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) in River Falls in his new job and for the rest of his life.

Chippewa Valley Technical College was well-represented at the 76th annual conference of the Wisconsin Association for Career and Technical Education held recently in Appleton.

Jamie Dodge grew up amid substance abuse, violence and neglect. However, those experiences helped forge a desire to care for children and understand their challenges.

The Electromechanical Technology program students have been working very hard this past semester putting together final projects that wrap up everything they have learned over their two-year experience at CVTC.

Each of the more than 30 graduates honored during Chippewa Valley Technical College’s GED and HSED Recognition Ceremony had their own reason for being proud of their accomplishment.

Chippewa Valley Technical College Agriscience students Adam Brahmstadt and Cody Welke couldn’t wait to get their hands on $1 million worth of state-of-the-art farming equipment donated to the school’s program.

Blia Vang Schwahn spoke, along with demonstrations of traditional and contemporary dancing and singing.

​In early 2012 a small group from Chippewa Valley Technical College and the Eau Claire Area School District (ECASD) joined together to discuss ways in which the two institutions could partner to better help district students learn more about CVTC.

The future of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education in Wisconsin was the focus of a regional conference held earlier this month at Chippewa Valley Technical College.

Mona Mathews was recently elected secretary/treasurer for the Wisconsin Technical Colleges’ District Boards Association.

CVTC students join Girl Scouts in making, donating blankets for hospice patients.

Northwestern Bank Recognized as CVTC’s 2012 Proven Business Partner

Mark Franson, co-owner of Bartingale Mechanical Inc., an Eau Claire-based mechanical contracting firm, has been chosen to receive Chippewa Valley Technical College’s (CVTC’s) 2012 Distinguished Alumni award.

The Rotary Club of Eau Claire has donated $1,000 to initiate a scholarship fund at Chippewa Valley Technical College.

The River Falls Administrative Professional Club worked hard this year raising money to donate to Relay For Life.

​A collaborative project designed to inspire disadvantaged students at Eau Claire’s North and Memorial high schools toward success in high school and beyond has been awarded a $27,000 Great Lakes Academic Preparation Grant.

Chippewa Valley Technical College’s Jail Academy has “been a blessing” to Eau Claire County as it prepares to open its new $59 million jail addition this fall.

A newly installed “solar tree” is giving students in seven energy-related programs at Chippewa Valley Technical College the chance to investigate solar energy’s potential in their future career fields.

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) is now accepting applications for the State of Wisconsin Workforce Advancement Training grants.

The Chippewa Valley Technical College Board Appointment Committee is again accepting applications for the employer position on the CVTC Board of Trustees.

Eight Chippewa Valley Technical College students have qualified for a prestigious national competition by virtue of their outstanding performance at the recent Business Professionals of America Spring Leadership Conference in Rice Lake.

While representing Chippewa Valley Technical College earlier this month at a major conference focusing on farming cooperatives, Dylan Warzynski helped prepare himself for life after college.

​The handiwork of students from two CVTC programs was on display for large audiences during the 34th annual Home & Garden Show, held recently at the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center.

The Chippewa Valley Technical College chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will induct its newest members Wednesday, March 7, during a ceremony at 5 p.m. in the auditorium of the Business Education Center.

Bridgeport Gifts and Apparel is now open!

Due to changes in federal regulations for the 2012-2013 Financial Aid Year there will be changes to Pell Grants, Loans and the type of required documentation you may need to turn into the Financial Aid Office.

Area high school seniors and their parents are invited to come to Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire Sunday, Feb. 19, to receive expert advice on how to apply for financial aid for college.

Students and staff members donated 31 units of blood at the Student-Government-Association-sponsored blood drive on February 16.

Chippewa Valley Technical College is proud to announce that it is broadening the scope of the NanoRite Innovation Center.

Smiles were a bit brighter for children who received free dental care at Chippewa Valley Technical College.

The Car Control Class has been popular since its inception in 2010.

CVTC kicks off Black History month with a visit from Jabali Afrika, an energetic music and dance group from the east African nation of Kenya.

Reception held to honor veterans and share with them the services provided to them.

Efforts are rewarded for the Critical Core Manufacturing Skills, which has helped hundreds of employees throughout Chippewa County.

Due to the overwhelming response on Thursday, the computer surplus sale for Friday, January 27, has been canceled.

Bill Ihlenfeldt donates Triumph Spitfire.