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Sponsor a park bench or picnic table and benefit schools PressPass

Sponsor a park bench or picnic table and benefit schools Would you like to become involved with the Pierce County Farm Technology Days show and not do any work?

May 24, 2010

Tech grads called ‘proven’ PressPass

Tech grads called ‘proven’ Chippewa Valley Technical College President Bruce Barker congratulated honors student Brittany Munger at CVTC’s May 12 commencement exercises at the River Falls High School, where 78 graduates crossed the stage.

May 21, 2010

Valuable experience, helpful workers PressPass

Valuable experience, helpful workers The local Chippewa Valley Technical College tries to match business students with suitable employers. Says Business Management instructor Julie Cross: “Internships afford students the chance to develop their professional skills, build on expertise achieved in their coursework and network with the business community. Internships afford employers the opportunity to gain short-term help, invest in our community’s future workforce and pre-screen potential employees.” Above, Cross with CVTC students who will graduate with business management associate degrees: Levi Denn, interned at Afton Alps in Minnesota; Dawn Christensen, interned at Sajan in Whitetail Ridge Corporate Park in River Falls; and Andrea Phillips, interned at The Dish and the Spoon Café in downtown River Falls. For more information on the intern program, call CVTC at 425-3301.

May 14, 2010

Agents’ support bolsters fire safety PressPass

Agents’ support bolsters fire safety Who knew that a big group of insurance professionals — some of whom compete with one another — work together not only to unravel the mysteries of their industry but also to improve service and better their communities?

By Debbie Griffin , May 08, 2010

Green house opens its doors PressPass

Green house opens its doors The Chippewa Valley Technical College invites anyone interested to an Earth Day event 12:30-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 22 at the site where students built a house this year, 856 Fairchild Drive, in the Highview Meadows subdivision east of the city.

By Debbie Griffin , April 19, 2010

CVTC wants alumni award nominations PressPass

CVTC wants alumni award nominations Nominations are now being accepted for the Chippewa Valley Technical College Distinguished Alumni Award to be presented at the CVTC Alumni Association Spring Gala on April 13.

January 06, 2010

Grad thanks mom at CVTC commencement PressPass

Grad thanks mom at CVTC commencement Andrew Johnson’s mom raised him in Amery, along with seven brothers and one sister. As he graduated from Chippewa Valley Technical College Monday, Dec. 21 in River Falls, the honors graduate and commencement speaker honored her.

December 23, 2009

Manager named at tech college PressPass

Manager named at tech college From professional development to customized training, John Kleven said his job is to connect with business and industry execs. The aim is to get all the feedback possible on their needs.

By Phil Pfuehler , June 22, 2009

CVTC: Fast friends, honors grads speak PressPass

CVTC: Fast friends, honors grads speak Patricia Olafson and Christine Stedman have done a lot together since meeting in a registration line.

May 15, 2009

Teens: Curious about a construction career? PressPass

Teens: Curious about a construction career? The River Falls campus of Chippewa Valley Technical College hosts a free workshop 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at 884 Fairchild Drive for high school students who want to learn more about a construction-related career.

April 13, 2009

Colorful lessons PressPass

Colorful lessons Ideally, the River Falls Wood Technics class at Chippewa Valley Technical College builds a home every year and sells it to finance the next year’s project.

By Debbie Griffin , February 13, 2009

Grant helps CVTC students learn what they need to learn PressPass

Grant helps CVTC students learn what they need to learn A $2,000 Culture of Excellence Award is being used to help students in Chippewa Valley Technical College’s administrative assistant program make connections and focus on skills that lead to jobs.

By Judy Wiff , January 08, 2009

Jobless at 46, woman goes to school PressPass

Jobless at 46, woman goes to school Jodi Wooding was a single mom with limited education, two children to support and a job she loved — until the specter that haunts many Americans hit her.

By Judy Wiff , November 06, 2008

CVTC approves annual budget PressPass

The Chippewa Valley Technical College voted at its June meeting to approve the 2008-2009 budget for the school system that serves 11 Wisconsin counties.

By Debbie Griffin , July 25, 2008

Making the grade, passing the test PressPass

Chippewa Valley Technical College at River Falls marks a first in its six-year nursing program: It received word this spring that all people in December’s graduating class aced their nursing board exam on their first try.

By Debbie Griffin , May 16, 2008

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