Black River Falls campus

Live and Learn in Your Community

At Western Technical College’s Black River Falls Campus, the education you need is never far. If you are a high school student looking to get started on your college education, an adult looking to update your workplace skills, or a community member interested in lifelong learning, we have what you need.

You don’t have to travel far to get a great education. You can live and learn right in your community.

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Career Counselor

If you aren’t sure of the path you’d like to take, schedule an appointment with our career counselor. A counselor can help you determine your interests and start you on the path for success.Please call to schedule an appointment 715.284.2253.

Admissions Testing

Testing at the Black River Falls Campus is administered twice a month. Please call to schedule an appointment 715.284.2253.

Credit Offerings

The Black River Falls Campus has degree programs you can complete right in your community. Programs are offered with a variety of evening or online options, making it easy to schedule your life around your classes. Get started on a great career, right here in Black River Falls.

Associate’s Degree

Technical Diploma

Office Support Specialist

General studies courses

Did you know that the Western — Black River Falls Campus offers the same general studies courses you can get elsewhere at a much lower cost? The Black River Falls Campus is close to where you live. So aside from a great tuition rate and the opportunity to receive a first-rate education, you can save time and money on travel and gas.

General studies courses you take at Western’s Black River Falls Campus can transition easily into a variety of post-secondary institutions such as the Wisconsin Technical College System, the University of Wisconsin System, and Viterbo University, depending on where you want to take your education and what your goals are! To learn more about the transfer agreements with other colleges and universities, visit the transfer website.

Lifelong Learning Courses

These non-credit classes satisfy your need for knowledge and creativity. Whether your goal is to build new skills, explore new hobbies, exchange ideas, or improve your quality of life, we have classes to fit your needs. Check out our Lifelong Learning website.

GOAL/GED

Western’s GOAL Program provides a broad range of basic skill and literacy services to adults. These services can help open the door to employment opportunities and further education. Services include:

Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Developmental Studies in mathematics, writing, and reading
High School Credential (GED Certificate, High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) or regular high school diploma)
Workforce Education
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Transferring Credits

Students enrolled at Western Technical College who wish to continue their education in the UW System may be eligible to transfer up to 30 credits toward their bachelor’s degree. To learn more about the transfer agreements we have with the UW System and other colleges and universities, visit our transfer website.

Business Certificates

Take advantage of the essential training Western can provide. Seminars are offered throughout the district on a variety of topics to meet your staff development needs. For more information about each seminar, as well as dates available, visit the business and Industry Services website

Customized Training for Business and Industry

Western’s customized training options are a great opportunity to provide training for your employees that meets your needs. Western will develop training based on your individual needs and deliver it either at your worksite or the Black River Falls Campus. Whatever your need—computer skills training, project management, conflict resolution, networking, or supervisory skills—we can provide the course. Visit the Business and Industry Services website.

Other Services Offered

Legal Responsible Beverage Server
Basic Life Support
Healthcare Provider/CPR
First Responder
Restaurant Sanitation Certification

Community Resources Available

The Black River Falls Campus also houses the following agencies:

Wisconsin Job Center

715.284.7117
The one stop for your business or job-seeking needs. Stop in and inquire about employment and training services.

Other partners work together under the umbrella of the Job Center. Visit wwjobcenter.org for a complete list of resources in Jackson County.