Adults Entering College

You may be considering BTC because you have experienced a lay off. There are few situations in life that cause more stress than losing a job. Whatever you call it - being dislocated, downsized, laid off, or given a pink slip —it’s never easy. We hope the information provided here will help as you transition to a new career.

Your first step is to take care of the essentials:

providing for yourself and your family
maintaining health care and insurance
planning your next move—looking for a similar job or retraining for a new one

Take a look at our Student Profiles . BTC students share their experiences.

Resources Available to You:

Career Workshops

Admissions Information Group Session

Job Service

BTC Career Centers

How College is Different from High School?
Considering a Health Program?

Career Workshops - if you are undecided about your career choice.
Attending a Career Workshop can help you choose a career path. Workshops can help you:

Create awareness of self-interests, your personality type and how your interests and type relate to careers
Create awareness of careers' education and training requirements
Develop a career plan and action plan according to your goals

Registration is required. Call the BTC Career Center:
(608) 757-6329 or Email: Career Center to register.

Admissions Information Sessions - when you are ready to apply.

Plan to attend if you are ready to apply, but would like details about the process. Advance registration is required. Sessions cover:

Application guidelines and procedures
Requesting Transcripts
Pre-admission testing
Tuition Costs
What to expect after you apply
Financial Aid information
Individual questions and answers

Sessions are scheduled weekly:

Wednesday 1:00 p.m.

Thursday 9:00 a.m.

Friday 12:30 p.m.

Evening sessions are scheduled as needed.

To register contact the BTC Enrollment/Information Center or call (608) 757-7710.

Questions? Contact us by calling (608) 743-4463 or email: Student Services

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How College is Different from High School?

Interested in a health program?
What you should know before you apply to a Health Program.
Adjusting to life as a college student.

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The Rock County Job Center

1900 Center Avenue

Janesville, WI 53546-2801

(608) 741-3400

Contact the Rock County Job Center for job opportunities, job preparation, career exploration, and job training and education.

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Blackhawk Technical College Career Centers
Career Center resources are available to BTC district residents at no charge. Services include information on occupations, career planning, resume writing, interviewing skills, and employer contacts and references. Contact BTC's Career Centers for information or to make an appointment.

Central Campus Career Center

6004 S County Road G

Janesville, WI 53546-9458

(608) 757-6329 or email

Monroe Campus Career Center

210 Fourth Avenue

Monroe, WI 53566-1033

(608) 328-1660 or email

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