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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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Madison College educators reflect on one-year of the pandemic

One of the areas hit hard by the pandemic was education.

Lakeshore Technical College adds programs as in-person classes continue in fall

Lakeshore Technical College in Manitowoc County will continue to hold in-person classes this fall. The college is also launching four new degree programs.

Mid-State students earn top awards at Business Professionals of America state conference, instructor named advisor of the year

Mid-State Technical College students have again earned top awards in the Workplace Skills Assessment Program (WSAP) Competitive Events at the Business Professionals of America (BPA) Wisconsin State Leadership Conference held in Wausau, Feb. 25–26. Mid-State Business Technology Instructor and BPA chapter advisor Sharon Behrens was also named statewide advisor of the year at the event.

Nicolet College teacher named firefighter instructor of the year

When the pandemic hit early last year and Nicolet College moved all classes to the virtual world, fire training instructor Mike Carlin had more than two dozen students just weeks away from finishing their in-person classes and becoming certified fire fighters.

WTCS-in-Brief 03.09.2021

Gateway’s 2015 WTCS Ambassador, current trustee, discusses importance of STEM scholarships

More women pursuing careers in law enforcement

The law enforcement field has long been perceived as a male dominated industry.

Western Computer Support Specialist students offer virtual help desk for community

Students at Western Technical College are working to help people during the pandemic. Starting Monday, March 8, Computer Support Specialist students will offer a virtual technology support help desk for the community.

WTCS-in-Brief 03.02.2021

Welcome to the WTCS Board: Dr. Quincey Daniels
Black History Month: MATC hired Dr. Dessie Levy as the first Black Dean of Nursing in Wisconsin in 2005...

WTCS-in-Brief 02.23.2021

Technical colleges will continue to be asked to deliver Wisconsin's essential workforce

WTCS President Foy statement on Governor's 2021-23 Budget

Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) President Dr. Morna K. Foy issued the following statement on Governor Tony Evers' 2021-23 biennial budget:

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