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Career Placement

Employers

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98%

of employers believe a technical college is important to the overall success of their business

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Employers

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16000

Wisconsin employers have profiles on the Handshake job posting platform

For Students

Let us help you land the perfect job

Wisconsin technical colleges help students every step of the way, including when it comes time to begin your career. The Career Services experts in every college will guide you through various career fairs on campus and online.

For Employers

Employers can find the talent they're seeking

Handshake is a free online service available for employers to connect with students and interns at all 16 Wisconsin technical colleges. Register for free on Handshake.

Career Services

Wisconsin TechConnectTM is a collaborative effort of Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges working together to share career services resources that serve students, graduates and employer partners. Visit Handshake to post jobs and find talent across the state or at your local technical college.All 16 colleges use the Handshake job posting platform, directly connecting students with employers. Handshake is a free, statewide online employment listing where more than 16,000 employers connect with technical college students looking for an internship or employment.

With Handshake, you can:

  • Post your resume online for employers to view when they post internships or jobs matching your profile
  • Receive emails of available jobs matching your program
  • Search all employment opportunities and receive customized results
  • See which employers have viewed your profile and those who have messaged you
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Handshake is an online job posting platform where you can post your resume, search for jobs, and connect with potential employers to put your hard-earned education to use in a career you'll love.

Visit Handshake

Graduate Placement

Wisconsin technical colleges work closely with employers in the development and delivery of high-quality education. The System’s proven, sustained track record of delivering positive graduate outcomes is a testament to the value of these local employer partnerships.

Graduates

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93%

of graduates are employed within six months of graduation

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Graduates

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8 out of 10

graduates live and work in Wisconsin five years after graduation

Visit the career services department at the college of your choice