Top Ten Reasons to Attend CVTC 

1. Located in great “college towns”- CVTC has locations in great college towns.  Eau Claire, Menomonie and River Falls all have UW campuses and CVTC too. Chippewa Falls and Neillsville have convenient CVTC locations.
   
2. Affordable tuition - If you are into comparison shopping for educational costs, CVTC stacks up well.  Wisconsin Technical Colleges have historically been one of the great bargains in higher education and they still are. Estimated Fees and Tuition
   
3. More career choices than ever -Chippewa Valley Technical College has over 50 associate or technical degree granting programs, over 40 certificate programs and thousands of classes to appeal to the interests and employment needs of the public. 
4. Flexible class scheduling -There is many on-line courses that are offered and each year another program is offered completely on-line.  CVTC Flex refers to the variety of distance learning experiences available. 
   
5. Instructors with “real” world experience - To be an instructor in the Wisconsin Technical college system, teachers must have at least two years occupational work experience in the field.  Our teachers have been in business and industry before walking before a classroom. WTCS teacher certification requirements
   
6. Hands-on learning and small class sizes - There are not many classes that are offered in larger lectures halls.  It is not what we do.  CVTC features small classes in real life settings like you would find on the job.  Whether it is welding, nursing, machine fabrication, emergency services or business, at CVTC you learn by doing.  In labs, on –the-job in clinical settings or using state-of-the art simulations.  
   
7. Great people and social activities -Student Life is alive and well at CVTC.  With dozens of student clubs and organizations and an award-winning Student Government, CVTC has a lot going on for students that want to connect.
   
8. Credit transfer to 4 year programs - Beginning in the fall of 2007 CVTC is offering the University Transfer-Liberal Arts Associate of Science degree.  This program is designed to allow students to being work at the technical college and transfer to one of the local UW colleges in Eau Claire, Menomonie or River Falls. 
   
9. Good paying careers and strong job placement - Our programs are designed to meet the employment needs of the West Central Wisconsin and beyond.  Our graduates get jobs; the majority of our graduates find jobs in Wisconsin. 
   
10. Service - CVTC has a small school feel and staff dedicated to your success.  Staff members are available to help you with all your educational needs.  Just let us know how we can help. Student Support Services