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Career Area: Hospitality and Tourism
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 31-314-3
Approximately 1 Year to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4585.5
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
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Baking and Pastry Production Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Baker
Bakery owner
Pastry Chef
Assistant Pastry Chef

 

Average Median Wage

$26000

Baking and Pastry Production Programs

In this intensive, hands-on program, develop knowledge and skills for preparing artisan breads, frozen desserts and pastries; refine techniques in cake production and decorating learn other techniques. Spend 576 hours of lab time in the kitchen developing skills in baking principles and advanced skills by creating a variety of products.

Baking and Pastry Production Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Fox Valley Baking and Pastry Production at Fox Valley
Waukesha County Baking and Pastry Production at Waukesha County

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas, certificates and related education for apprenticeships. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. With more than 293,900 people enrolling in a technical college each year, it is the largest higher education system in the state.

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