What Blackhawk Technical College does

Blackhawk Technical College is a public technical college district operating under the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), serving Rock and Green counties in southcentral Wisconsin. Founded in 1916, the college runs two physical campuses (Beloit-Janesville and Monroe) and offers associate degrees across 40+ fields, technical diplomas, embedded technical diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, dual-credit high school programs, GED/HSED preparation, bachelor's degree transfer pathways, and non-credit lifelong learning courses. Core program areas include health sciences (nursing, dental, medical imaging), advanced manufacturing (welding, CNC, HVAC), business, public safety, IT, and culinary arts. The institution is governed by a nine-member District Board appointed by county board chairs and operates under Higher Learning Commission institutional accreditation plus numerous program-specific accreditations.

The college generates revenue from three primary streams: tuition and fees from individual students, outcomes-based state funding through the WTCS formula, and federal financial aid administration (Pell Grants, SEOG, loans). Technology infrastructure centers on the Ellucian Cloud student information system (MyBTC portal), Ellucian CRM for recruitment, Starfish for retention, Coursestorm for lifelong learning registration, and Parchment for transcript services. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer through online applications and campus-based enrollment, augmented by dual-credit partnerships with 20+ regional high schools, a housing partnership with Beloit College (Peet Hall), and customized workforce training for regional employers through a Workforce Solutions department.

The customer base is distributed across high school graduates, adult learners, transfer students, and regional employer partners. With 501-1000 employees and an estimated institutional budget in the $25M-$50M range (the $85.9M figure cited represents broader economic impact on the district, not revenue), the college operates as a mid-sized community technical college. Recent strategic activity has focused on expanding distance education reach via SARA reciprocity, launching bachelor's degree pathways, and adding residential housing — signals of incremental service-line extension within a stable regional footprint.

Name

Blackhawk Technical College

Legal name

Blackhawk Technical College

Website

https://blackhawk.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Blackhawk Technical College is a two-campus public technical college in southcentral Wisconsin, offering associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates, and workforce training across 40+ fields to residents of Rock and Green counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical and Vocational Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (611210), Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Command & Staff Colleges (Intermediate-Level Education) (EDAHAOAD)

Keywords

• Technical college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce training
• Career certificates
• Apprenticeship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Janesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The college generates revenue through student tuition and fees for associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificate programs. The application process is free, but enrollment incurs tuition costs.
2. State Funding (WTCS): As part of the Wisconsin Technical College System, the college receives state funding allocations based on outcomes and performance metrics through the WTCS Outcomes-Based Funding model.
3. Federal Grants and Financial Aid: The college administers federal student aid programs including Pell Grants, SEOG, and federal loans. They also participate in state grant programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Blackhawk Technical College is a two-campus public technical college delivering associate degrees across 40+ fields, technical diplomas, embedded technical diplomas, certificates, GED/HSED completion, apprenticeship programs, dual-credit high school courses, and bachelor's degree transfer pathways. It also provides workforce training, lifelong learning non-credit courses, and student support services to Rock and Green counties in southcentral Wisconsin.

Product overview

Blackhawk Technical College is a two-campus technical college serving Rock and Green counties in southcentral Wisconsin, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs including associate degrees (40+ fields), technical diplomas, embedded technical diplomas, certificates, GED/HSED programs, bachelor's degree pathways through university transfer partnerships, apprenticeship programs, dual credit options for high school students, and lifelong learning courses. The college provides flexible learning options including online courses, MyEdChoice interactive video classes, and customizable flex labs. Core programs span health sciences (Nursing, Dental, Medical Imaging, Surgical Technology), advanced manufacturing (Welding, CNC, HVAC, Automation), business (Accounting, Management, HR, Marketing), public safety (Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS), IT (Technical Support, Web Development), and culinary/hospitality arts. The institution uses Ellucian Cloud for its MyBTC student portal and maintains partnerships with over 20 high schools for dual-credit programs and Beloit College for student housing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degrees Two-year associate degree programs across 40+ fields including Accounting, Business Management, Nursing, IT Technical Support, Welding Fabrication and Robotics, Culinary Arts, Dental Hygienist, and Engineering Technology. Designed for students seeking entry-level professional credentials or a transfer pathway to a bachelor's degree.
• Technical Diplomas
• Embedded Technical Diplomas
• Certificate Programs
• GED/HSED Programs
• Bachelor's Degree Pathways
• Lifelong Learning Courses
• Apprentice Programs
• Dual Credit Programs
• MyBTC Student Portal
• Student Housing (Peet Hall Partnership)
• Workforce and Community Development

Quantifiable outcome

• $85.9 million annual economic impact on College District
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Beloit CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing partnership providing Blackhawk students with residential living options through Peet Hall at Beloit College. This partnership addresses student housing needs and creates a bridge between the two institutions.
• Rock University High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative educational partnership providing dual-credit and transfer opportunities for students in the Janesville School District.
• Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS)coreOthersBlackhawk is one of 16 technical college districts in Wisconsin governed by the state system. WTCS provides oversight, policy guidance, and outcomes-based funding.
• National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NCSARA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSARA membership enables Blackhawk to offer distance education programs to students outside Wisconsin, expanding access to learners in other states.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gateway Technical College: Wisconsin Technical College System district serving Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties — directly comparable two-year technical college with the same funding model, program mix, and governance structure as Blackhawk.
• Waukesha County Technical College: WTCS district serving the suburban Milwaukee area with overlapping technical college programs and the same funding framework; competes for dual-credit partnerships and workforce training contracts in south-central Wisconsin.
• Fox Valley Technical College: WTCS district serving the Fox Valley region with a similar portfolio of technical diplomas, associate degrees, apprenticeships, and workforce training contracts; uses the same outcomes-based state funding model.
• Lakeshore Technical College: Wisconsin Technical College System district serving eastern Wisconsin with overlapping associate-degree and technical-diploma programs under the same state funding and accreditation framework.
• Madison Area Technical College (Madison College): Another Wisconsin Technical College System district that is a direct peer — overlapping programs (associate degrees, technical diplomas, apprenticeships) funded through the same WTCS outcomes-based model, even though it is in a larger metropolitan area (Madison).
• Northeast Wisconsin Technical College: Another WTCS district where current Blackhawk President Tracy Pierner began his higher-education career as an Engineering Technology instructor; serves as a directly comparable peer in program mix and governance.
• Chippewa Valley Technical College: WTCS district serving west-central Wisconsin with directly comparable program portfolios, dual-credit high school partnerships, and workforce development contracts.
• Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC): The largest WTCS district in Wisconsin with extensive technical diploma, associate degree, and apprenticeship programs in similar fields (healthcare, manufacturing, IT, public safety). Operates under identical WTCS funding and accreditation framework.
• Moraine Park Technical College: Wisconsin Technical College System district offering comparable associate degrees, technical diplomas, and apprenticeship programs under the same WTCS funding and accreditation structure.

Broad incumbents

• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (Rock County Campus): Public four-year institution with a Rock County branch presence; competes with Blackhawk for transfer and adult-learner students in the same region and is part of the broader public higher-education ecosystem in Wisconsin.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/blackhawkedu
• Facebookfacebook.com/88446090805
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blackhawk-technical-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/blackhawktech/?hl=en
• Xx.com/blackhawk_tech

Compliance18 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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