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Here you'll find news about the Wisconsin Technical College System and some news stories about the 16 Wisconsin technical colleges around the state.

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WTCS-in-Brief 06.28.2022

Five colleges receive Workforce Innovation Grants
NTC partners with Hmong American Center to award first responder scholarship
Gateway IT student credits instructors with helping her through a successful career change
Blackhawk's Rock Externship Program matches educators with companies to shadow specific occupations

Statement from System President Foy on Governor Evers’ investment in Southwest Tech's workforce innovation

The Wisconsin Technical College System thanks Governor Evers, Secretary Hughes and Secretary Pechacek for the $2.9 million investment in workforce innovation at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. WTCS colleges continually work to directly address the needs of employers in their communities by providing a highly skilled workforce.

Statement from System President on Governor Evers’ investment in WTCS colleges' workforce innovation

The Wisconsin Technical College System thanks Governor Evers, Secretary Hughes and Secretary Pechacek for the $16.5 million investment in workforce innovation happening at Lakeshore Technical College, Northcentral Technical College, Nicolet College and Northwood Technical College. Our colleges work closely with the employers in their communities to provide a highly skilled workforce, adept in specific areas of expertise needed by local employers.

WTCS-in-Brief 06.15.2022

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College named a finalist for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence
WCTC commencement speaker speaks about the graduating student who saved his life
CVTC holds electrical line worker apprentice workshop
Gateway celebrates 229 adult high school graduates

WTCS, BTC Honor Frito-Lay with Futuremaker Award

Blackhawk Technical College joined the Wisconsin Technical College System Board on Tuesday, March 15 in recognizing Frito-Lay North American, Inc., with the Futuremaker Partner Award.

Statement from System President Foy on Governor Evers’ investment in community safety

The Wisconsin Technical College System thanks Governor Evers for the $1 million investment for part-time law enforcement academies. The global pandemic has reinforced both the importance of, and the need for, high quality law enforcement professionals in Wisconsin.

WTCS-in-Brief 03.08.2022

MATC Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship program builds teacher pipeline in Milwaukee's most under-resourced neighborhoods
NWTC prepares next generation of biomedical technicians
Madison College’s Fort Atkinson campus to celebrate metal fabrication expansion
Lakeshore provides leadership training through its Workforce Solutions program

WTCS-in-Brief 03.01.2022

NWTC DREAM Scholar overcomes challenges, stands ready to help others shine
Moraine Park creates Wisconsin Regional Truck Driving Academy
WCTC re-designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
Nicolet College’s new home for manufacturing programs promotes collaboration among students

Wisconsin’s technical colleges celebrate Career and Technical Education every day

By Dr. Morna K. Foy, Wisconsin Technical College System President

WTCS-in-Brief 02.22.2022

CVTC, Northwood partner to facilitate career pathways in metal fabrication for underserved populations throughout rural northwestern Wisconsin
Northcentral and UWSP partner to expand local transfer opportunities
Southwest Tech teaching welding to employees of local company investing in their workers
Nicolet partners with local high school to prepare students for careers in the trades

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