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Waukesha Freeman -- Over the past 100 years, the Waukesha Vocational School has transformed drastically, becoming what the community recognizes today as Waukesha County Technical College. WCTC has witnessed many milestones between then and now, with many exciting new projects and programs underway.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- A Waukesha-based chef with an international background will take her cooking class model nationally through franchising rights. Chef's Pam Kitchen, itself a a kind of culinary creation of WCTC grad Pam Dennis, announced it has embarked on its effort to find new partners to expand a cooking-class concept that began in downtown Waukesha in 2019 and rapidly grew locally, even against the headwinds of a pandemic.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- WCTC grad Evan Nevels knows the jokes people make about avocado toast and millennials. He understands them, too. He still thinks avocado toast is much more than a trend. In 2021, he built his business, Vocado MKE, on avocado toast. He began at farmers markets with a simple tent. Last year he added a food truck, and this summer he’s adding a second truck to his lineup, all offering an entire menu of avocado toast variations.

Omaha World-Herald -- Stacker, a new media company focused on data-driven stories, named the 1-- best community colleges in America, and Waukesha County Technical College was listed as no. 23.

Milwaukee Business Journal -- Laura Catherman has become a go-to resource in southeast Wisconsin for her expertise on the topic. As of November, she leads the Corporate Training Center at Waukesha County Technical College, which helps local employees grow their skill sets and supports employers in upskilling their workforces.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- WCTC graduate Ashlyn Haury got her start in baking with her grandmother when she was a young girl, but it wasn't until after she'd started making and selling cakes that she realized how many people needed gluten-free options. Today, she's focusing on gluten-free options as she continues to build her business, Ashlyn's Sweet Revenge.

BizTimes Milwaukee – Richard Barnhouse, Ph.D., president of Waukesha County Technical College, has been named to BizTimes Milwaukee’s Notable Leaders in Higher Education list, Class of 2023. Barnhouse has 22 years of progressive higher education leadership, and he has made connecting with business and industry a priority since joining the College in January of 2021. Additionally, under his leadership, WCTC has developed a new initiative, which allows high school students the opportunity to enroll in full College programs while they are still in high school.

BizTimes Milwaukee – Jon Koch, dean of the School of Business at Waukesha County Technical College, has been named to BizTimes Milwaukee’s Notable Leaders in Higher Education list, Class of 2023. Koch has been at WCTC for nine years. In 2021, he took on the dean role, but prior to that, he was an associate dean, academic advisor and adjunct instructor at the College. Koch is focused on providing the best possible learning experience for students, and he continues to introduce new areas of study into the business school.

Fox 6 -- Waukesha County Technical College welcomed Cheryl Brown Henderson, one of the daughters of the plaintiffs of the landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education case in which the Supreme Court unanimously ruled segregation in public schools unconstitutional. Henderson spoke to a crowd of more than 200 Tuesday as part of the College's special Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration.

Waukesha Freeman -- The School District of Waukesha has several options to help prepare students for college and the workforce, including the youth apprenticeship program, in which the district partners with Waukesha County Technical College.

Waukesha Freeman -- Waukesha County Technical College kicked off its 100th anniversary for faculty and staff with a ceremony on Tuesday announcing the name of the redesigned owl mascot.

CBS 58 -- Instructors at Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) gave CBS 58 a look at the hands-on courses that get people familiar with CPR and first aid.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Waukesha County Technical College Baking and Pastry grad Holly Rockhill creates elaborate gingerbread house displays at North Shore Boulangerie.

Waukesha Freeman -- Two years ago, working from home took some getting used to, and the pandemic has since opened many workers' eyes to the flexibility of working remotely. Paul Decker, chair of the Waukesha County board and an instructor at WCTC, says it's a great option -- depending on the workforce and the workplace culture.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Soaring prices for groceries have had college students feeling more of a financial pinch. Campus food pantries at local colleges like WCTC and MATC help students who are experiencing food insecurity,

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Cooking is a continuum of care for Sara Crawley. Feeding others feeds her own needs, too. Crawley a graduate of WCTC Culinary Management program, started out studying nursing, and while putting herself through school she worked in the restaurant industry. It quickly became clear to her that her path was meant to be in food.

Milwaukee Independent -- WCTC Culinary Management graduate Justin Aprahamian, James Beard winner and owner of Sanford, uses his culinary experiences to maintain the affordability of his extensive and seasonally driven menu – which changes daily. Aprahamian and his team continue to explore different complexities to add depth to their dishes, without adding expenses.

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence -- WCTC grad Jacob Mueller first earned a degree in Mechanical Design Technology and took a job working behind a desk, soon realizing it wasn't the best fit for him. He returned to school to study in the automotive field, graduated and began working at a job he loves.

eHotelier -- WCTC Marketing graduate Matt Drusch was recently named director of sales and marketing at Omni Tempe Hotel at Arizona State University.

Oconomowoc Enterprise -- The Hartland Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) — Corporate Training Center (CTC) as a new member recently.

TMJ4/The Morning Blend -- The Morning Blend featured local Pewaukee restaurant Artisan 179 and talked with executive chef Rasia Posey, who is a 2021 graduate of WCTC's Culinary Management program.

Waukesha Freeman -- A record turnout of1,500 middle and high school students in Waukesha Country attended the inaugural Experience the Trades Expo Tuesday, getting hands-on experience through exhibits that highlighted careers in construction and manufacturing.

Biz Times Milwaukee -- The magazine's specialty publication, A Guide to Stuff: Designed, Made and Built in Southeastern Wisconsin, provides readers with a closer look on the types of manufacturing careers available in the state along with items made in Wisconsin. Within the publication are features that have connections to WCTC, including a career spotlight piece on 2021 grad Elyssa Anderson (pp 24-25), and the story, "How to Find the Tech College Program for You," with insights from Mike Shiels, WCTC's dean of the School of Applied Technologies (pp 29-32.)

Spectrum News 1 - A new study from local research firm Forward Analytics found that it will likely get harder to fill open jobs around Wisconsin over the next decade. Students at Waukesha County Technical College are weighing their options about leaving the state or staying local when it comes to employment.