Student Organizations

The purpose of the Auto/Diesel Club is to bring students together to provide leadership, training, networking and service to the automotive and diesel technician career fields. Students participate in community service projects, fundraising, and professional field trips.  

This student organization is currently inactive. Contact the Student Engagement Specialist for more information.

Business Professionals of America is the leading CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) for students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology and other related career fields. BPA has 43,000 members in over 2,300 chapters in 23 states. The mission of Business Professionals of America is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills.

Join BPA

The Crecer Leadership Program strives to grow the leadership skills of Latinx students at Blackhawk Technical College through involvement in programming events that inspire them to become innovative community leaders. 

• Pre-conference Professionalism Workshop
• United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) National Conference
• Post-conference Professionalism Workshop
• Member of the Crecer Luncheon Team, a fundraising event to sponsor students in the Crecer Leadership Program

For more information, contact Jessica Santillan at (608) 743-4536 or jsantillan1@blackhawk.edu.

The Epicurean Club provides students who are interested in the Culinary Arts field to participate in educational activities which enhance their culinary skills. Students have the opportunity to show off their talents at various competitions throughout the year.

Join the Epicurean Club

The Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is available to all students in the Dental Assistant program. The organization helps to develop leadership, citizenship, personal and professional responsibility, as well as promoting various service projects throughout the District.

Join HOSA

The purpose and mission of the Human Services Student Organization is to provide opportunities for engagement in community outreach; spread awareness of its program and profession for recruitment; and assist in the personal and professional empowerment of students through education, collaboration and service.

Join the Human Services Student Organization

The Medical Imaging Student Organization goals are to: develop leadership and professionalism in its members; promote learning opportunities within the field of Medical Imaging; provide educational enrichment and student opportunities to its members; and establish a good reputation within the community and promote relationships with clinical affiliates.

Join the Medical Imaging Student Organization

The Multi-Cultural Alliance promotes campus diversity initiatives and activities at BTC. Members promote goodwill, develop leadership & professional skills for social and racial justice. 

Join the Multi-Cultural Alliance

The National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi, is the largest collegiate leadership honor society in the United States. The NSLS provides a step-by-step program for members to build their leadership skills through participation at BTC. Upon completion of the program, members receive their Foundations of Leadership certificate.

Students are invited to join the BTC chapter of NSLS through nomination criteria set with the national headquarters. Students are invited each Fall and Spring Semester based on their GPA (2.5+), number of credits completed (between 6 and 36), and existing leadership status in a student organization.

Join NSLS

Peer Advisors are a select group of students who represent BTC, as well as their own programs, to our student body and local communities. They serve as Advising, Registration and Orientation (ARO) leaders, tour guides, group facilitators and assist with the many events that take place on campus. Peer Advisors develop leadership and teamwork skills that will benefit them in their careers. Candidates are selected through a screening and interview process each semester.

Become a Peer Advisor

Phi Theta is recognized as the official honor society for community colleges by the American Association of Community Colleges. Membership is based on superior academic achievement and is conferred only by invitation of your local chapter. Phi Theta Kappa promotes academic achievement, and provides service opportunities for professional growth and fellowship. 

Join Phi Theta Kappa

The PAS organization meets primarily at the Monroe Campus, but is open to all BTC students. PAS works with students who are interested in agriculture, agribusiness and natural resources. The purpose of PAS is to provide opportunities of individual growth, leadership and career preparation.

Join PAS

This organization focuses on students and staff working together to enhance training and education in public safety programs. This organization works to develop interest in the many career fields public safety offers, while engaging in fun, interactive networking activities.

This student organization is currently inactive. Contact the Student Engagement Specialist for more information.

The purpose of SHRM is to engage, update and support students in the learning and education of human resource management and to enhance student activities and participation at Blackhawk Technical College.

This student organization is currently inactive. Contact the Student Engagement Specialist for more information.

The purpose of the Student Lab Association is to provide an opportunity for students to expand their skills in the Medical Lab Technician field. Students will explore the career field, obtain opportunities for professional development & networking, and participate in community service initiatives. 

This student organization is currently inactive. Contact the Student Engagement Specialist for more information.

The mission of BTC Student Government Association is to represent the current and future student needs and wants for the greater benefit of the student body. Student Government Association provides opportunities to build fellowship within the college community while providing numerous opportunities for professional growth for all BTC students.

The Student Government Association is part of the Wisconsin Student Government Association. Our students represent BTC at Wisconsin Student Government meetings and conferences, as well as, meet with our state legislators on important issues. 

Join SGA

The Student Nurses Association (SNA) is a national, state and local organization for Nursing students and aspiring Nursing students. The SNA mission is to convey the standards and ethics of the Nursing profession; promote development of the skills that students will need as responsible and accountable members of the Nursing profession; advocate for high quality, evidence-based, affordable and accessible health care; advocate for and contribute to advances in Nursing education; and develop Nursing students who are prepared to lead the profession in the future.

Join SNA

The purpose of the BTC Veterans Club is to provide a single point of contact for any and all activities related to Veterans' education. This includes coordinating with local, regional, state and national veterans' organizations to provide services that support the student veterans' educational experience. The BTC Veterans Club also conducts activities that illustrate and celebrate past and present contributions to society as a whole.

Join the Veterans Club