Tech College News Archives

FVTC, Lakeland mark 40-year partnership with new transfer agreement

December 19, 2017

Fox Valley Technical College and Lakeland University Lakeland celebrated a 40-year partnership with another new credit transfer agreement. The latest collaboration provides benefits including connecting FVTC learners to Lakeland academic advisors, the opportunity for students to work in their field while continuing an education at Lakeland, scholarship opportunities for FVTC graduates, and individualized academic plans and career development services to help students launch and advance their careers.

Read more: FVTC, Lakeland mark 40-year partnership

Child care grant helps working parents at Western

December 14, 2017

The 'Child Care Access Means Parents in School' four-year grant was renewed for Western Technical College, awarding the campus about $268,000, making it easier for local parents to further their own education. The money helps pay for full-time child care for Western students so they can complete their programs.

Read more: Child care grant to help working parents at Western Technical College

New program at NWTC to help small business owners

December 14, 2017

NWTC’s Small Business Initiative is a program to help small business owners expand their business beyond the “first stage” or microenterprise or level. Participants can discover the skills and talents needed for business success, identify potential gaps that might be stifling growth, and develop a plan for achieving their growth goals.

Read more: NWTC gets USDA grant to help small businesses

Nicolet launches newly structured welding program

December 12, 2017

Nicolet College has launched a newly-structured and highly-flexible welding program that allows students to progress through the entire curriculum at their own pace. Instead of traditional classes, the welding program consists of instructional modules that focus on specific skills in each unit.

Read more: Nicolet College welding program restructured

Madison College, MSD partner to offer early college STEM academy

December 11, 2017

Starting next fall, Madison high school students will be able to attend Madison College full time, earning high school and college credit at no cost as part of a new early college STEM academy. The pilot programs is the result of a new partnership between the Madison School District and Madison College.

Read more: STEM academy to bring high school juniors to MATC campus full time

Young adults, teens show increasing interest in agriculture

December 1, 2017

Two school programs in central Wisconsin are helping young adults get into an agricultural field, and they're growing in popularity.

At Wausau East High School, 170 teens in the local FFA club have ambitions to pursue a career in the agricultural field.

Read more: Interest in agriculture growing with young adults

Gov. Walker promotes new Broadband Academy at WITC

November 28, 2017

Governor Scott Walker was at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College to highlight the college’s new Broadband Academy and the 2017-19 budget’s workforce development initiatives and historic investment in broadband expansion. WITC’s Broadband Academy teaches the fundamentals of broadband services and how broadband networks operate with different technologies.

Read more: Gov. Walker: Highlights workforce development & broadband expansion initiatives at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

Madison College, UW-Baraboo partner to offer free English as a Second Language courses

November 20, 2017

Madison College and UW-Baraboo/Sauk County have partnered to offer free English as a Second Language courses at the Baraboo campus. The classes are taught by Madison College instructors, focusing on career-building language skills at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.

Read more: MATC, Boo-U partner to offer language courses in Baraboo for non-English speaking residents

Credit agreement between WTCS, Viterbo helps nursing students advance

November 20, 2017

A new credit agreement between WTCS and Viterbo will help make it easier for nursing students to get a four-year degree. Registered nurses with a two-year degree from a technical college in the state can now fully apply those credits toward a bachelor's degree from Viterbo University.

Read more: New credit agreement helps nurses advance

WCTC receives $2.6 million donation to expand Integrated Manufacturing Center, buy new training equipment

November 15, 2017

Waukesha County Technical College received $2.6 million from former Signicast Corp. president and owner Walter (Terry) Lutz. His donation will allow the college to enhance and expand the Integrated Manufacturing center and purchase new training equipment. 

Read more: Former Signicast owner, foundation donating $2.6 million to WCTC

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