Western Technical College rests between the Mississippi River and the majestic bluffs of the Driftless Region in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In addition to the main campus, Western has five regional locations in western Wisconsin: Black River Falls, Independence, Mauston, Tomah, and Viroqua. Our Public Safety programs meet at the state-of-the-art Public Safety Training Facility in Sparta. Western offers associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates and a variety of university transfer options.
Graduates
94%
of graduates find employment within 6 months of graduation
Students
100+
academic programs to choose from and plenty of transfer opportunities
Admissions Requirements
Start your admission to Western Technical College with a few simple steps. Contact the admissions representatives at the college with any questions and for assistance along the way.
Western Application
Transcript
ACT
Accuplacer
Asset
Aleks Math (for some electronics programs) or COMPASS
Some programs may have additional requirements
Workforce Solutions
Western instructors and staff partner with western Wisconsin business and industry to serve workforce development needs. We provide skill-building and certification opportunities, safety training, leadership and strategy consultation, professional development, and community service and engagement programs. These partnerships also create curriculum, coordinate jobsite and service-learning opportunities, bring in speakers and conferences—all aimed at developing a highly-skilled workforce prepared for the challenges of today and the future. For more go to www.westerntc.edu/business-community
Western News
From Training to Career: Ascendium Equips Hundreds of Apprentices with Tools of the Trade Scholarship
Wisconsin employers struggle to find, attract, and keep qualified employees, especially in skilled labor occupations where individuals need specialized training for in-demand jobs. Apprenticeships can offer a solution to employers who face shortages of skilled labor by allowing them to create their own highly skilled workforce. According to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards (Wisconsin DWD-BAS), over 3,000 employers are currently involved in Wisconsin apprenticeship. These employers train thousands of registered apprentices annually in around 200 occupations, with new occupations approved regularly as employment needs shift over time.
Western To Forgive $740,000 In Student Debt
Western Technical College announced it will forgive nearly $740,000 in student debt for eligible individuals using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Western’s Business and Industry Services to host diversity webinar
Western Technical College’s Business and Industry Services, in partnership with TrustPoint, is hosting a live diversity webinar series in August. The series will be hosted by Terrelle Wilson, a Western adjunct presenter and local business owner who will share his knowledge, experience and unique perspective that encourages open communication about race and diversity within our community.
