Western Technical College | The affordable path to a great career and a better life

Welcome to Western Technical College

Our education options are designed to deliver the skills and experience needed in the workforce. As a student at Western, you’ll get the essential training you need to build a better career—and make a better life! And, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Contact us today to learn more.

Calendar

11
Nov
Western will host an Apprenticeship Career Exploration Fair on Tuesday...
Electrical apprentice working on machine
27
Nov
Enjoy a break from the rigors of academics!
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12
Dec
Western's Fall Term ends Friday, December 12. 
Western Campus

News

Signing Ceremony
LA CROSSE, Wis., August 20, 2025 – Officials with Western Technical...
La Crosse, Wis., September 3, 2025 — Operation: RiverWatch is back for...
Ukrainian delegates tour Western XR Lab
LA CROSSE, Wis., September 18, 2025 – Western welcomed a delegation from...
LA CROSSE, Wis., September 25, 2025 – A new report from Western’s K12...
LA CROSSE, Wis., October 14, 2025 – Western has officially joined the...
: WTCS President Layla Merrifield, Western President Roger Stanford, Award Recipient Ron Wanek, and Western Associate Vice President of Workforce and Innovation Josh Gamer are pictured as Ron accepts the 2025 Technical Education Champion Award during the WTCS District Boards Association meeting on October 17.
LA CROSSE, Wis., October 20, 2025 – Western Technical College is proud to...

Wondering where to start?

Visit the Welcome Center or call 608-785-9200. Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.