News Archive

Ludwikowski receives Certificate of Appreciation

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Next stop: Hawaii for Chippewa Falls woman

Susan and Ashley Colbeth complete Administrative Professional Program

Stanford urges group to continue education

​CVTC will be auctioning a variety of surplus equipment.

Donors, recipients united at Scholarship Award Reception events

Schumacher named Full-Time Teacher of the Year

Exhibition an introduction to an American Indian tradition

Demonstration part of Spring Career Fair

CVTC Law Enforcement Academy graduate Edward Bell came from Germany to start a career

Speed networking session builds confidence

Spring Career Fair comes just before graduation

Nearly 300 pack Florian Gardens for annual event

Classes available at basic, intermediate and advanced levels

Spring Open House held April 2

Women of Courage, Confidence, Character recognized

Event gives prospective students, families a chance to explore

Company has much in common with CVTC

Students apply business knowledge to compete for scholarships

Founder of MEP Associates built success on a foundation of education

Company has strong history as major player in local economy

Generous donation to CVTC Foundation aids project

Show draws thousands in its second year

Public has chance to explore careers, catch the latest

Dental Hygienist, Agriscience programs highlighted

CVTC accepting requests for consideration

Progressive Rail in Chippewa Falls also honored

Agreement brings in high tech field equipment for educational use

Students expecting to enroll in two or four-year colleges invited to attend

Three open positions on college board

CVTC hosts free dental care event for eighth straight year

Beth Hein named new campus administrator

First-term senator praises CVTC for work closing the skills gap

H.O. Wolding sees donation to CVTC as part of answer to a growing problem

New laws require higher level of certification

Academic reorganization announced

Speaker urges staff to develop diversity skills

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.

Endurance. Accomplishment. Fun. Success. These were just a few of the words heard at the Chippewa Valley Technical College commencement ceremony held at the Meyer Middle School on Monday evening.

Grads have diverse stories with one common goal.

CVTC to hold computer surplus auction on January 26th and 27th 2012.

Students, staff, and passersby may have noticed a black sausage-shaped object floating in mid-air outside CVTC’s Business Education Center in Eau Claire on a recent brisk fall day.

Tom Schwechel, one of the custodians in CVTC’s Health Education Center (HEC), used items that normally would end up in the landfill to create holiday decorations.

Last year's Big Rig Truck Show showed off dozens of big rig trucks that were fancier than some people’s homes.

​CVTC is proud to announce that Carol Robarge has been named the Wisconsin Marketing Education Association’s Outstanding Post-Secondary Marketing Educator for 2011.

CVTC students are now proud to be a part of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Have you ever wanted to know who helped with the ideas in the movie Hitch?

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) veterans have a valuable, new service available to them.

Over 150 Mayo Health System employees enjoyed a beautiful fall day to learn more about energy efficiency technologies that are incorporated into the infrastructure of the Luther Campus and to learn about the CVTC mobile energy demonstration lab.

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) will be holding classes that will meet the training requirements necessary to receive a concealed carry license.

A team of five Nano program students took first prize at the 3rd Annual Nano-Link Conference poster contest.

Chippewa Valley Technical College’s iconic hand has a new home.

The new officers and board members were elected at September's board meeting.

CVTC Instructor Jason Michaud received the Domer New Faculty Teaching Award for researching and developing new curriculum in CVTC’s machine tool program.

The students in the Business Management program at the River Falls campus are finding out what it takes to run a real business.

Marcy Bruflat and John Frank are the recipients of the 2011 Fuerstenberg Teaching Excellence Award

​Great fun for staff raising money for a good cause!

What does dark chocolate with sea salt have to do with happiness?

CVTC staff has fun for a good cause!

A little dancing and a little food made for a great celebration.

CVTC veterans recently had the opportunity to connect with other veterans, enjoy some pizza, and learn about veterans’ benefits and services.

Three CVTC staff members graduated from the Academy for Leadership and Development after successfully completing the program requirements.

CVTC isn’t kidding around when we say we have hands-on learning.

From a kegerator to a microwave, students track what it costs to run various household appliances.

Noticeable changes have taken place over the summer in the Business Education Center.

Great food, music, and entertainment made for a fun welcome back picnic for CVTC students and staff.

CVTC’s agriculture program has been named the 2011 top postsecondary program in Wisconsin by the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators (WAAE).

From tricked out trucks to talking to Ice Road Trucker Alex Debogorski, the Eau Claire Big Rig Truck Show had it all!

Please join us as we open the doors to our newly remodeled Business Education Center.

Classes start August 29th and CVTC faculty and staff will come back to a wealth of changes.

​An email and phone call were incorrectly sent to all students and all staff regarding classes being dropped for nonpayment of tuition and fees.

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) recently received approval from the Wisconsin Technical College System for four Workforce Advancement Training (WAT) grants for a total of $275,150.

Fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, salsa, jams, jellies, honey, and chilled beverages are some of the items available at the farmers’ market held at CVTC.

Commencement speakers discuss the importance of making good choices.

Brian Albrecht, Gateway Technical College President gives enthusiastic keynote talk.

It was a rainy day, which meant it was a perfect day to talk about agriculture.

The Eau Claire Big Rig Truck Show is an event designed to expose people who would otherwise not have an opportunity to learn about the world of trucking.

On one of the hottest days of the summer, 21 very proud students graduated from the Law Enforcement Academy.

The CVTC Board of Trustees elected new officers at its organizational meeting on July 11, 2011. Officers are elected for one year.

For the second year in a row, CVTC students take home the top honors in The Apprentice: Dunn County

Chippewa Valley Technical College is proud to present the spring issue of its semiannual magazine!

It may have been a rainy day, but that didn't stop CVTC students, staff, and faculty from celebrating Earth Day.

Representatives from five of the St. Croix Valleys education centers met recently to sign an agreement creating the St. Croix Valley Educational Collaborative

To celebrate Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, CVTCs Diversity Student Organization and Pride Alliance partnered in bringing Blia Van Schwahn to share her story of escaping Laos when she was just 10 years old.

Tiffany Marquardt, 24, is from Bloomer, Wisconsin. Knowing she always wanted to go into medicine, she started working in the ER near her hometown.

Local Boy Scouts converged on CVTCs Emergency Education Center on Eau Claire's west side for two nights of camping and to learn the importance of fire safety.

Over 2,200 attend the annual even over the course of three days and eight performances. Children came from Dunn, Pepin, Chippewa, Eau Claire, and Buffalo counties.

Money raised throughout the year goes to a good cause

Thirty-Eight CVTC students have worked hard to receive this academic recognition.

Chippewa Valley Technical College recently hosted the state Criminal Justice Conference

Criminal Justice instructor Layne Yost recently held his 8th annual necktie tying class, part of what Yost calls personal improvement mentoring.

Administrative Professional (AP) students were given a great opportunity

Two Chippewa Valley Technical College instructors have received state awards from the Wisconsin Association of Career and Technical Education (WACTE) for teaching style and community involvement.

The frigid waters of Half Moon Lake in Eau Claire didn't keep CVTC students from taking part in the Polar Plunge.

The CVTC Welding program once again put on a great Weld Show. Over 150 students, CVTC staff, and community members checked out the latest in technology and equipment in the welding industry.

Thirteen CVTC students are heading to a national business conference after placing in their categories at the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference.

CVTC Landscape, Plant & Turf Management - Horticulture and Residential Construction students put in long hours and are vital to the success of this great event.