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Skilled Trades Day at FVTC seeks to fix skills shortage

March 17, 2016

Students from various high schools attended "Skilled Trades Day" at Fox Valley Technical College's Oshkosh campus to receive hand-on experience in a number of trades.

Read more: Skilled Trades Day seeks to fix skills shortage

Governor Walker touts dual enrollment for Nicolet College

March 16, 2016

Governor Walker visited Crandon high school and touted the dual enrollment program that was launched this year in partnership with Nicolet College. As a result, there are 25 Crandon students receiving college credits while in high school.

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MATC students completing FAFSA for Promise Program

March 14, 2016

Almost 3,000 high school seniors signed up for the new MATC Promise program, which is a "last dollar program" that pays remaining tuition after federal and state financial aid have been applied. The process for this s requires that students complete FAFSA forms by Tuesday.

Read more: Students risk missing out on promise of MATC tuition program

CVTC manufacturing event showcases modern technology

March 14, 2016

A number of Chippewa Valley Technical College manufacturing students showed off the high technology and the great jobs available in the field. About 40 manufacturers looking for graduates were also present at the event.

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New NWTC housing to open in the fall

March 11, 2016

A four-story complex is being constructed adjacent to the main campus at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay. The building is expected to attract young adults who would like to attend a two-year college and experience living away from home.

Read more: New NWTC housing opens in the fall

Moraine Park event encourages girls to explore career opportunities

March 11, 2016

Moraine Park Technical College recently held the "Jane of All Trades" event, which allows women of all ages to explore non-traditional careers for women (fewer than 25 percent of workers are female).

Read more: Event encourages girls to explore career opportunities

DWD Secretary visits NTC promoting transportation jobs

March 8, 2016

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Ray Allen joined the Wisconsin Auto and Truck Education Association at Northcentral Technical College to promote education for transportation and material moving jobs with high projected growth.

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Western business students hold professional clothing drive

March 8, 2016

Students in the Western Technical College Business program are conducting a professional clothing drive that will benefit disadvantaged students who may not otherwise be able to afford clothing appropriate for job interviews.

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WCTC hosts machine contest

March 8, 2016

High school students from around the area challenged each other in building a complex machine that would open an umbrella in 20 steps or more. The competition was held at Waukesha County Technical College.

Read more: 2016 Regional Rube Goldberg Machine Contest

Free basic computer course provided by Wisconsin Technical College System

March 3, 2016

A lack of basic computer skills can often be a hindrance for advancing in jobs or obtaining education credentials. The Wisconsin Technical College System has created a free, online course to teach students how to operate computer devices, create documents, manage files and even use social media. 

Read more: Free basic computer course offered

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