Advice from College Experts

Listen to our podcastsHow do I discover which career is right for me? How does financial aid work? What's it like being a returning adult student? What resources are available to help me get enrolled? These are the types of questions we answer for you in our interviews with the college experts. See the list of audio files below or check out the written transcript of each interview.

How to Enroll in a Wisconsin Technical College

Mark Franks, dean of enrollment services and registrar at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, describes the steps to enroll in a Wisconsin technical college.

Helping Children Discover Their Career Passion

Barb Kelsey, Career Services Manager at Western Technical College, advises parents on how to help their children find their career passion.

How to Obtain Financial Aid for Technical College Education

Corey Givens Novak, financial aid manager at Lakeshore Technical College, discusses types of financial aid available for technical college students and how to obtain this aid.

Making transition from High School to Technical College

Maria Watts, liberal arts transfer student at Nicolet College, shares her insights on and experiences with going from high school to technical college along her career pathway.

Help for Displaced Workers

Joanne Kocik, Career Specialist with Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) discusses the challenges faced by displaced workers and the variety of technical college services available for displaced individuals.

Is Technical College Right for You?

Jennifer Fuerst, Student Recruitment Specialist at Fox Valley Technical College, speaks to high school students and adult students exploring higher education options.

Maximizing Your Credit Transfer Options

Anne Kamps, Dean of Learning Solutions for Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, gives advice to students who want to transfer from technical college to a four-year college or university.

Helping Your Child Make the College Decision

John Pritchett of the Waukesha County Technical College Career Development Services Department offers advice to parents of high school students.

How Wisconsin's Technical Colleges Help Students Find Jobs

Mike Kuehnl, Manager - Student Employment Services, Milwaukee Area Technical College, describes the many ways technical colleges help students connect with employers.

Advantages of a Technical College Education

Kelly Mullan, Career Specialist at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, discusses the advantages of choosing a technical college for postsecondary education.

Meet a Futuremaker

Returning adult student Clint Dehnert shares his experiences as a returning adult student who earned a GED and then an associate degree.

Career Exploration Tips

Chris Pody, former Career and Employment Relations Coordinator at Blackhawk Technical College, gives advice on exploring career options.

Attend high school and technical college at the same time.

Jenny Wagner, K-12 Relations Associate for Moraine Park Technical College, explains Youth Options.

Are you ready for college-level courses?

Chad Dull, Dean of Instructional Support Services at Western Technical College, outlines remedial or development education services offered by technical colleges.
Subscribe to Advice from College Experts