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SWIC 2021 SkillsUSA PMT National Winners
Southwestern Illinois College students earned bronze medals at the 2021 National SkillsUSA competition held in July. SWIC students, from left to right, include Bryce Griggs of Granite City, Alex MidKiff of Belleville, Billy Laycock of Marine, Philip Culiberk of Maryville, Steven Boss of O’Fallon and Will Andersen of St. Louis. Laycock, MidKiff and Andersen won …
SWIC Releases Spring 2021 Semester Graduate List
The following is a list of Southwestern Illinois College students who graduated at the conclusion of the Spring 2021 Semester. The students’ names are listed alphabetically according to hometown. The list also denotes students who graduated with honors (a 3.5 grade point average or higher) and with a perfect 4.0 GPA. SWIC Spring 2021 Graduate …
SWIC Releases Spring Semester 2021 Dean’s List
The following is a list of full- and part-time students on the Southwestern Illinois College Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 Semester. This list includes full-time students who completed 12 or more semester credits during the semester and part-time students who completed six or more semester credits during the semester while maintaining a 3.5 or …
SWIC student wins Head of the Class award for HVAR skills
Hard work and dedication have paid off for a Southwestern Illinois College Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration student. Donald Rommerskirchen of Highland was chosen by the college’s HVAR program for the Head of Class award. Presented by tool supplier, Malco, the award recognizes perfect attendance, class participation and a willingness to learn. All candidates …
Gov. Pritzker Announces $15M Investment to Create Two State of the Art Manufacturing Training Academies Downstate
KTVI Channel 2 news: SWIC to develop new manufacturing training academy with state grant Funding from Bipartisan Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan Will Establish Two New, Cutting Edge Training Academies to Prepare Illinoisans for Future Jobs and Boost Investment in Downstate Communities NORMAL, IL – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic …
SWIC to host a Virtual Spring Job Fair April 28
If you’re looking for a new job or just want to explore your employment possibilities, it’s time for you to attend the Southwestern Illinois College Virtual Spring Job Fair. Employers from a variety of career fields are expected to participate in the event. The virtual fair runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, April …