Welding sparks lasting education
CVTC high school academy alumna set to earn associate degree By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College By the time Jenna Lawrence first struck an arc in the Welding Academy at Chippewa Valley Technical College, she already knew two things about herself: she loved working with her hands, and she wasn’t afraid of hard work. What she didn’t yet know was how far that combination would take her. Now 20, Lawrence splits her life between Wisconsin and Texas, between welding labs and rodeo arenas,
CVTC, state technical colleges lauded in new survey
EAU CLAIRE – A new statewide survey shows growing confidence in Wisconsin’s technical colleges, including Chippewa Valley Technical College, with two-thirds of Wisconsin residents holding a favorable opinion of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). The findings underscore the critical role technical colleges play in providing affordable, high-quality education that meets the needs of students and employers across the state. Key statewide highlights66% of Wisconsin residents have a favorable
2026 CVTC seeks board applicants
EAU CLAIRE – Applications are being accepted for three positions on the Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) Board of Trustees. Successful candidates will serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026. The three-year term open positions include two additional members and one elected official member. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Friday, February 13. Send applications to Lauren Sullivan, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 620 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701, or
Big Brothers Big Sisters, CVTC partner on $239K grant
By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin is launching a new partnership with Chippewa Valley Technical College, supported by a $239,000 grant, aimed at enhancing youth mental health while introducing young people to postsecondary education opportunities. Funding was awarded through the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s Wisconsin Partnership Program and will support a three-year initiative called Learning and
CVTC President’s List for fall 2025 term
Chippewa Valley Technical College announces that the following students have been named to the President’s List for the fall 2025 semester. To be eligible, students must complete a minimum of six credits with a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. From Abbotsford: Emilio Escalera From Alma Center: Macie Casper, Jacqueline Gill, Brittany Johnson, Carrie Jones, and Samuel Speckien From Alma: Bella Brouillard, Tori Creighton, Braiden Graner, Adrienne Heath, Addison Johnson,
