The Automotive Technician program is about preparing you to perform factory-recommended maintenance procedures and to diagnose and repair performance problems of engine, transmission, steering, suspension, heating, cooling, brake, and electrical systems in cars and trucks. You will also learn about using hand and machine tools, automotive parts, online service references, computerized equipment and other technical equipment required to maintain and service increasingly complex automotive vehicles. In addition, our instruction places an emphasis on problem-solving skills, including the use of diagnostic equipment such as lab oscilloscopes, scan tools and digital voltmeters.

An associates degree in Business Management is your ticket to a career where the opportunities are as wide and diverse as the field itself. Whether you’re interested in working for a company, or want to start your own business, Blackhawk Technical College Business Management program gives you a solid foundation for success. In the program, you’ll receive a well-rounded overview of business operations, marketing, finance, human resources, accounting, project management, team leadership, business technologies, business communications, and global business.

The program emphasizes the five functions of management: planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. Classes are interactive and involve working in groups, giving you a unique perspective and understanding of the business environment. Our instructors have real-world experience in the business world and as entrepreneurs. You’ll be able to hit the ground running when you head into the workforce, start your own business, or transfer to a four-year college or university.  

If you enjoy experimenting with food and creating unique recipes for your family and friends, why not parlay that interest into a career in the foodservice industry? In the Culinary Arts program, you’ll learn the principles of food preparation, quantity production, equipment layout and operation management skills, as well as delving into food science and artistry and the business skills needed to take you wherever you want to go. You’ll also learn the art of catering, ice sculpting and food presentation.

A child’s learning experiences in his or her first eight years of life are crucial to social, mental and emotional growth and development and academic success. Working in this field requires patience, creativity and a desire to make a difference in a child’s life. It also requires keen observation skills, a talent for human insight, and clear communication skills. As a student in BTC’s Early Childhood Education program, you will gain those skills and more. You’ll learn how to incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) into early childhood education, making you a highly desirable candidate as an educator who can help children develop their critical thinking skills through fun and play. You’ll learn innovative teaching techniques and skills through a hands-on approach in a unique learning environment.

There are few professions that make an impact like teaching, where the rewards far outweigh the trials. Working in the teaching profession gives you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young learners – it’s fun, challenging, and a privilege to know that you played a part in students’ growth and development in the classroom. With a degree in the Foundations of Teacher Education Program, you will be able to pursue a career as an Instructional Assistant or Paraprofessional – roles that are so important in the day to day activities of the classroom. Under the supervision of the licensed classroom teacher, you’ll help implement the lesson plan, tutor small groups in reading, writing, math and science and play an overall instrumental role in the classroom. 

Nursing is a high demand field. A rewarding career in nursing begins with training and preparation. The Nursing program at Blackhawk Technical College produces exceptional nurses. 

At Blackhawk Technical College, you will receive world-class training with exceptional instructors. Students learn how to deliver quality patient care in a variety of health care settings. The four-semester program includes classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences. Students can choose to progress at a full-time pace or take classes on a part-time basis. Upon graduation, our nurses find jobs in acute care, long-term care or community health care settings. After completing the first two semesters of nursing courses, students can take the examination to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN). 

Welding, in one form or another, has been an integral part of the global workforce for more than 2,000 years. While the technology of welding has evolved dramatically since the Iron Age, the need for skilled welders is greater than ever and guess what – it pays well too!

During this program, you have the opportunity to gain experience welding structural steel, aluminum, stainless steel along with other metals – all within a new advanced manufacturing training facility that is the envy of every college in Wisconsin.