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January 2019

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Successful graduates fuel Wisconsin’s economy

January 9, 2019
By Erin Eagan
Technical college students come from all walks of life. A single mother who wants to further her education and begin a career in finance follows a distinctly different path than an 18-year-old starting a manufacturing apprenticeship. Each is unique, but together they share a common goal — to better...

December 2018

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Technical colleges come to the aid of students with food insecurities

December 20, 2018
By Erin Eagan
The cost of living increases and other demands have left many college students and their families struggling financially. Oftentimes, they are left having to choose between paying for college or meeting basic needs like food and housing. GTC.jpg Courtesy of Gateway Technical College A recent survey...

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Looking for career ideas? Get paid to climb trees

December 6, 2018
By Erin Eagan
Did you climb trees as a child? For many of us, it brings back fond memories. Did you know you could do it for a living as part of a rewarding career? If you love nature and the outdoors, a career in Arboriculture/Urban Forestry could be the career choice for you. An industry rising in demand,...

November 2018

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Technical colleges are stepping in to help train inmates looking for a career and a fresh start

November 30, 2018
By Erin Eagan
As the labor market tightens even further, Wisconsin employers are looking for new ways to fill job openings. One segment of our population employers are increasingly turning to is ex- criminal offenders, an unlikely talent pipeline that has proven to produce high-quality hires. In fact, research...

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MATC helps returning adults finish what they started with tuition assistance

November 21, 2018
By Erin Eagan
A high school education alone no longer guarantees a stable career. In today’s workforce, the majority of good-paying jobs require some postsecondary education or training. By 2020, the Georgetown CEW predicts that more than six out of 10 jobs will require skills and knowledge beyond what a high...

October 2018

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Include on-campus recruitment as part of your hiring strategy

October 30, 2018
By Erin Eagan
campus recruitment.jpg In such a competitive market for finding talent, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve to land the top prospects in your field. An effective way to connect with your future workforce and gain an advantage is one-on-one interaction through on-campus recruitment at a local...

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Employers can help shape tomorrow’s future workforce with youth apprenticeships

October 8, 2018
By Erin Eagan
robotics.jpg For over 25 years, youth apprenticeship programs have been connecting Wisconsin’s employers to the future workforce. Youth apprenticeships give employers the opportunity to mentor eager high school juniors and seniors as they explore future careers. They create an ideal environment for...

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Get free help completing the FAFSA at a College Goal Wisconsin event near you

October 4, 2018
By Erin Eagan
Screen Shot 2018-10-04 at 10.24.17 AM.png Photo courtesy of College Goal Wisconsin Any student planning on going to college starting in the fall of 2019 should be filling out the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA). Every college requires the FAFSA in order for a student to be...

September 2018

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Know all your options to help ease the burden of student debt

September 24, 2018
By Erin Eagan
record debt blog.jpg The burden of student loan debt leaves many current and future college students worried they won’t be able to support themselves once they graduate — and unfortunately for many of them, there is reason to worry. According to LendEDU , Wisconsin grads carry an average of nearly...

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Identity theft among college students on the rise

September 19, 2018
By Erin Eagan
college student identity theft.jpg During the school year, your minds are pre-occupied with worries about classes, bills and maybe even work and family responsibilities. But don’t let these become distractions leaving you vulnerable to preying identity thieves. Not only are your money and assets at...

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