College and Career Readiness
Blackhawk Technical College Exploration Opportunities
BLACKHAWK TECHNICAL COLLEGE CAREER EXPLORATION
The AIM Certificate is comprised of three BTC courses: Mechanics of Learning, Safety, and Troubleshooting
Integrated Manufacturing Systems 1(TIMS). These one-credit courses provide a foundational set of skills for those
seeking career opportunities in industrial maintenance and technology, which can be applied toward a Maintenance
Technical Diploma. This program will include career exploration opportunities at local manufacturers.
Learn more >
The purpose of the summer Rock Internship Program is to accelerate personal, as well as professional, skills development and career-related exposure for rising High School Seniors. This structured, earn-and-learn (paid internship) model will provide students with a meaningful, career pathway experience that will serve as a foundational element of their ACADEMIC & CAREER PLAN (ACP); thereby, positioning students for future academic and workplace success.
The summer Rock Internship Program will last for a total of six weeks (i.e. up to 30 hours per week), beginning on June 12th with a Signing and Orientation Day.
Learn more about Rock Internship Program >
The Rock Externship Program is a collaborative, career preparation and readiness offering supported by area employers, Blackhwk Technical College and Rock County 5.0 to provide direct industry sector and career cluster exposure for high school teachers from any of the school districts throughout Rock County. While primarily targeted at Career & Technical Education, STEM, counseling and/or guidance staff, these externships will also be open to other high school personnel that have the ability to influence a student’s ACADEMIC & CAREER PLAN (ACP).
Learn more about Rock Externship Program >
We are happy to share that our Start College Now documents are now translated in Spanish. To find these documents, as well as the YA Grant Application, please visit our website: Programs & Courses
Remember that the deadline is March 1st!
Don't forget about our Foundation Scholarships! Your students who are attending BTC after high school have additional scholarships opportunities available to them through our BTC Foundation.
A few to highlight:
Blackhawk Technical College High School Senior Scholarship: Friendly reminder that all Rock and Green county high schools can select a scholarship recipient. You can determine the application process and qualifications. Please notify Katie Lange at klange5@blackhawk.edu or (608) 743-4463 by April 15, 2022 of your recipients.
Agriculture Scholarships: High School Seniors interested in studying in the Agriculture/Science and Technology program should check out this scholarship opportunity.
Culinary Scholarships: Another opportunity for High School Seniors! Please encourage students interested in the Culinary Arts program to apply.
IDEAL Scholarship: You can make a direct referral for students to be eligible for a full scholarship for qualifying BTC programs.
Senior Saturday PSA | Blackhawk Technical College
High school seniors are provided an in-depth look into BTC. They are able to go on a campus tour, speak with instructors, as well as attend admissions and financial aid workshops. Available to seniors in high school. Date: March 5, 2022
Letter of Intent Signing Day: Students will sign their “letter of intent,” have the opportunity to talk with faculty, staff, and students, participate in a resource fair, and take a campus tour. Students who attend the event will be entered into a grand prize drawing! Date: April 14, 2022
Tech Exploration Days: We will be offering our TEDs in-person this spring to allow the hands-on experiences that we know students love. Stay tuned for more information about times and registration. Available to any grade level. Dates: April 19, 20, and 21, 2022
BELOIT COLLEGE, WISCONSIN
New Engineering Physics program
Beloit’s department of Physics, Engineering, and Astronomy launched a new Engineering Physics major this fall that prepares students for careers in engineering, science, and beyond, while also allowing for a well-rounded liberal arts education. Students experience the benefits of a theoretical physics education, enriched by courses in applied engineering and design projects. The new program offers direct tie-ins with the highly regarded Oak Ridge National Labs in Tennessee.
Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Career Channel launches
Starting as soon as their first year, Beloit students are welcome to join a Career Channel — a professional community of peers, faculty, alumni, and outside experts. Each Channel gives students access to resources that expand and deepen their interests: internships and field experiences, alumni mentors and faculty advisors, on-campus events and off-campus opportunities. And every Channel makes tangible connections between campus and career.
The newly launched Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Career Channel gives students tools to direct their enthusiasm for sports and fitness into a growing field with many career possibilities. Faculty, staff, and alumni from across the college and around the world mentor these students, helping them take advantage of on-campus and off-campus opportunities, internships, and events that relate to the business of sports, fitness, and recreation. The result — alumni with careers as sports anchors, game designers, and innovative product developers.
Explore Beloit in numbers
From U.S. News to Colleges That Change Lives, the nation’s premier higher education authorities consistently recognize Beloit for the things that actually matter.
- No. 9 Most Innovative College — U.S. News (2022)
- No. 24 First Year Experiences — U.S. News (2022)
- No. 27 Best Liberal Arts College — Washington Monthly (2021)
- No. 29 Best Undergraduate Teaching — U.S. News (2022)
- No. 33 Best Value Schools — U.S. News (2022)
We invite you to explore Beloit in numbers. As you advise students this fall, use this profile as your go-to for the facts, stats, and rankings that tell our inspiring, unexpected story.
Ways to connect with Beloit
We have several ways for your students to learn more about our academic programs, meet current students, and experience what it is like to be a Beloiter. Upcoming opportunities include:
Our admissions team welcomes conversation with you at any time.
Take a Tour
Visitors and prospective students are encouraged to take a tour of any of BTC’s campus locations. Tours usually last for approximately 35 minutes, depending on which location you visit, and are often led by student ambassadors or a member of the Admissions Department. During your visit, the college will provide program, financial aid, and admission information as well as a first-hand look at any career area that may interest you.
Tour Options
Schedule a campus tour.
Campus tours, either by group or individually, are available Monday through Friday. If you are a K-12 professional looking to bring your students to BTC for a campus tour, we can schedule group tours that are specific to program area(s) or provide general tours. Additionally, we have many fun, career exploration activities to get your students really thinking about their futures.
Schedule a campus tour at (608) 757-7710 or info@blackhawk.edu.
Early High School Admissions
For those high school students who know what they want to do with their life after high school, we offer a path to get a head start on securing the education you need-
High School Early Entry Program video
Note: The video above shows the previous high school early entry requirements. This information will be updated to reflect these changes. Please see How To Apply for further guidance. All other information in video is accurate.
How to Apply
Apply Online
- Submit an application for admission with application fee.
- Submit official transcripts from your high school showing completion of at least six semesters of high school with a minimum 3.25 GPA and at least 2.5 years of high school science
- Complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) pre-admission testing.
- Submit any other academic verification requested by SACN.
- For an official evaluation of your transfer credits, please have your official transcripts from all institutions you have received college credit from sent to SACN electronically OR by US Mail.
TOURS OF UW-WHITEWATER
We think you'll love it here. The best way to find out if UW-Whitewater is a fit for you is to spend some time on our southeastern Wisconsin campus.
We're excited to show you and your family around acres of green spaces and gardens, academic buildings, residence halls, sports complexes, and other UW-Whitewater campus highlights.
EXPERIENCE OUR UNIVERSITY
Virtual college tour
Get a glimpse of campus from wherever you are.
How to visit UW-Whitewater
Campus tours allow you to see everyday college life in action. Here are a few ways to tour our Whitewater Campus.
General Campus Visits
Warhawk Preview Days
This exciting program allows you to explore what it means to be a Warhawk! Meet with representatives from our academic colleges, explore our many areas of campus support, and learn about how to apply to UW-Whitewater. You’ll also hear from our current Warhawks as you experience a campus tour. Formal programming will run from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm with optional activities to follow.
Daily Campus Tours
UW-Whitewater campus tours are led by friendly, knowledgeable Warhawks who love sharing all UW-Whitewater has to offer. We offer tours of our Whitewater campus most weekdays and the occasional Saturday. This experience will last about 2 hours, including a brief presentation by an admissions counselor followed by a walking tour.
Tours for Groups
This tour is designated for a group of 10 or more people who are affiliated with an organization outside of the Whitewater campus. We work with your team to come up with a date that fits your schedule.
Book a group tour »
Register for a Virtual Tour with a Warhawk »
Virtual Tour
Take a virtual tour today and let our friendly tour guide show you around campus, as you browse on your computer or mobile device. You’ll hit some of the most popular places on campus, from bustling recreation spaces to bright and airy learning facilities — and you’ll also see what our campus looks like as the seasons.
If you have questions about applying to UW-Whitewater, contact us »
Planning to visit campus? Here are a few resources to help you find your way:
Maps and Directions
Where to Stay Near Campus
Resources for Before and After College
What Are ROTC Programs and How They Work?
ROTC stands for Reserve Officer Training Corps, and this program is offered in 1,700 universities and colleges throughout the US. ROTC helps college students, male and female, to prepare to enter a military career as officers in one of the three branches in which it is offered: Army, Air Force, and the Navy/Marines. The Coast Guard doesn’t have an ROTC program for students interested in a career in this particular military branch.
Students in each branch of the ROTC benefit from scholarships, monthly stipends and a career that is guaranteed after graduation. Students in ROTC also derive benefits from learning how to develop valued leadership skills, discipline and good physical fitness.
UW-Madison Admissions
Hello Wisconsin high school students!
Do you want more UW-Madison information?
Seniors! Ready to apply to UW-Madison?
- You can apply with the Common Application OR the UW-System Electronic Application, use the one that’s best for you!
- Share this link with the person who will write your letter of recommendation (the letter has to be sent by them)
- Find out more about what we look for in our applicants to UW-Madison. Chances are you should apply!
- Learn more about applying as a freshman or a transfer student to UW-Madison
- View the UW-Madison virtual tour available 24/7
- Schedule a “Chat with a current UW-Madison student tour guide”
- Join other live information sessions from academic programs, majors, and campus resources at Visit Bucky
- Watch pre-recorded information sessions at Visit Bucky
- Journeyman Welder Program
- Journeyman Welder II Program Watch this short video to see what our welding program is all about!
- HVAC/R-Mar technician Program
- Medical Assisting Program Watch this short video to see what our Medical Assisting program is all about!
- Dental Assistaning program
- Basic Nursing Assistant (BNA) Course
- Phlebotomy Course
- Medical Coding Specialist Program
- Massage Therapy Program
U.S.AIR FORCE
The United States Air Force can provide: college education (Associates, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorates programs), work experience, networking, travel, confidence, discipline, and so much more.
LINK, BRANDON M TSgt USAF AETC 347 RCS/AF
U.S. Air Force Representative
2900 Deerfield Drive, Ste 198 Box 2
Janesville, WI 53546
Email: brandon.link@us.af.mil
Cell: (608) 780-9842
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