Blackhawk Technical College is excited to announce the annual community-wide MLK Commemoration event has been rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 25 from 3 – 5 p.m. on its Central Campus in Janesville. This year’s theme is Dream, Believe, Achieve. The previously scheduled event was canceled due to winter weather conditions.

When his wife asked, do you want to do this for the rest of your life? Shawn Campbell knew the answer was a resounding no. Shawn had worked in manufacturing for 17 years when new ownership was poised to push him back onto the shop floor. At a crossroads, Shawn decided to return to school and he chose Blackhawk Technical College.

This event has been canceled due to weather-related conditions. The event has been rescheduled for Jan. 25.

Quinton Scoville and Gabriel Christiansen are just two of several high school students taking advantage of dual credit opportunities at Blackhawk Technical College. Dual credit allows high school students to simultaneously earn both high school and college credit. Quinton and Gabriel are both enrolled in the Welding program at Blackhawk. Each week, the students spend time at their high schools and the college.