In the media
WCTC names Frazier Arthur VP of Student Servicesopens in new window
The Daily Reporter -- Waukesha County Technical College recently welcomed Angela Frazier Arthur to the role of vice president of Student Services, a position she began remotely in June.
17
Jul
2020
dailyreporter.com
Pharmacy tech-turned-truck driver after completing WCTC programopens in new window
Fleet Owner -- Joy Rohlinger worked as a pharmacy technician before changing careers and becoming a truck driver. She completed her training through WCTC's Truck Driving program in 2018.
16
Jul
2020
www.fleetowner.com
DWD awards WCTC grant for training in county jailsopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development awarded Waukesha County Technical College $75,000 in grants through the Expanded Wisconsin Fast Forward Training in County Jails program.
16
Jul
2020
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Dip in college aid applications spurs worry, more choosing local schoolsopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- In the wake of the pandemic, many high school seniors are considering staying local rather than attending schools far away from home.
08
Jul
2020
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WCTC grad has proposal to save Sussex Farmers Marketopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Johnathan Martin, a graduate of Waukesha County Technical College's and owner and FitTech Hosting, is proposing he and his employees run the Sussex Farmers Market after learning it would be permanently closing.
02
Jul
2020
www.jsonline.com
Baking instructor of the year's tips: Avoid cake mixes, don't sweat the recipe and get a professional spatulaopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Rachel Oliver, a Baking and Pastry Management instructor at Waukesha County Technical College and the Wisconsin Bakers Association Baking Instructor of the Year recipient, shares stories on her path to teaching along with tips for baking.
23
Jun
2020
www.jsonline.com
Technical colleges have so many courses that couldn't move online. Now they're reopening, with precautions.opens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Local technical colleges -- including Waukesha County Technical College -- have been slowly opening their doors to students needing to finish spring semester lab courses that were interrupted by COVID-19.
22
Jun
2020
www.jsonline.com
WCTC to emphasize hybrid class formatopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- The coming school year will be an uncharted one for Waukesha County Technical College with the move to an eight-week calendar and an emphasis on hybrid learning.
20
Jun
2020
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Waukesha County Technical College to open campuses for fall semester in mid-Augustopens in new window
Fox 6 Now -- Waukesha County Technical College announced on Wednesday, June 17 that it will open its Pewaukee and Waukesha campuses for the fall semester, which begins Monday, Aug. 17.
18
Jun
2020
fox6now.com
Waukesha County Technical College will require all students and staff to wear face masks when classes resume this fallopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Waukesha County Technical College is planning to open for the fall semester with many coronavirus precautions, including requiring staff, faculty, students and visitors to wear face masks in all campus buildings. The semester begins Aug. 17.
18
Jun
2020
www.jsonline.com
Students make college decisions amid virus pandemicopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Choosing which college to attend after high school can be a difficult process, even more so during a pandemic. Students, and those who work with them, offer insight into how to navigate higher education this fall.
26
May
2020
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Isolated and 'depressed,' Wisconsin veterans find new ways to support each other during the coronavirus pandemicopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Military veterans and those who help them, including Waukesha County Technical College student Dave Brown and WCTC Armed Forces Student Center coordinator Sue Schroeder, are reaching out to those in need during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
20
May
2020
www.jsonline.com
County healthcare students learn in an unusual timeopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Nursing and paramedic students -- including McKayla Nelson and Jefferson Hankins of Waukesha County Technical College -- are gaining valuable lessons through virtual and field experiences.
01
May
2020
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Husco hires two grads, one intern from WCTC -- an NFPA Fast Track FAMTEN Hub Schoolopens in new window
Fluid Power Journal -- Husco, a company that specialized in hydraulic and electro-mechanical control systems, has hired two Waukesha County Technical College graduates and one WCTC intern. WCTC is a National Fluid Power Association (NPFA) Fast Track FAMTEN Hub school, which means that it is part of a workforce development pathway.
30
Apr
2020
fluidpowerjournal.com
From 3D printing to sewing, here's how local schools and parents are making masks for essential workersopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- With the COVID-19 pandemic causing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue recommendations to wear masks, area teachers, students and parents have stepped up to make sure essential workers get them.
22
Apr
2020
www.jsonline.com
Truck Driving program grad named editorial director of the Endeavor Commercial Vehicle Groupopens in new window
Vehicleservicepros.com -- Erica Schueller, who graduated in 2018 from WCTC's Truck Driving program, has been named editorial director of the Endeavor Commercial Vehicle Group.
07
Apr
2020
www.vehicleservicepros.com
Unemployment spikes lower for WI than other statesopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- States are seeing unemployment claims in record numbers due to COVID-19, but the size of the spike in claims varies, depending on the state. WCTC Economics instructors Akente Ward says rising automation may have helped in the manufacturing realm.
04
Apr
2020
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WCTC boosting police presence on campus in preparation for year-round calendaropens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Waukesha County Technical College is adding police presence in preparation for the year-round academic calendar, which begins this summer.
13
Mar
2020
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A photo of a Brookfield Target employee goes viral for the man reading a Dr. Seuss book to a 4-year-old at the storeopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Target employee and Waukesha County Technical College student Trey Hawthorne read a book to a young child during Read Across America Day on March 2 . Hawthorne is the in the Early Childhood Education program at WCTC and plans to become a kindergarten teacher.
10
Mar
2020
www.jsonline.com
Coronavirus causes study-abroad program suspensionsopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Waukesha County schools, including Waukesha County Technical College, are staying watchful in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak and keeping communication steady with students participating in international travel.
29
Feb
2020
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Crawdaddy’s Jonathan Klug Championed Louisiana Cookingopens in new window
Shepherd Express -- Jonathan Klug, chef and co-owner of Crawdaddy's Roadhouse, and a graduate of Waukesha County Technical College's Culinary Management program, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the age of 51.
28
Feb
2020
shepherdexpress.com
Jonathan Klug, original owner of Crawdaddy’s in West Allis, has diedopens in new window
BizTimes Milwaukee -- Local chef and restaurateur Jonathan Klug died Tuesday, at the age of 51. Klug was a graduate of Waukesha County Technical College's Culinary Management program.
27
Feb
2020
biztimes.com
Jonathan Klug, longtime owner of Crawdaddy's, passed away this weekopens in new window
Onmilwaukee.com -- Jonathan Klug, a graduate of Waukesha County Technical College's Culinary Management program and the longtime owner and chef of Crawdaddy's in West Allis and current co-owner of Crawdaddy's Roadhouse, has died.
26
Feb
2020
onmilwaukee.com
Criminal charges for bad contractorsopens in new window
CBS 58 -- April DeValkenaere, a white collar crime certified paralegal in the Waukesha County District Attorney's Office and an instructor at Waukesha County Technical College, offers advice to those who might find themselves victims of contractor fraud.
24
Feb
2020
www.cbs58.com
NARI Milwaukee showcases home remodel, redesign ideasopens in new window
Fox 6 (NARI Milwaukee show -- interior design) -- Magally Miller, one of eight WCTC Interior Design students, participated in the NARI Milwaukee Home Remodeling Show's student interior design competition. The students were tasked with creating a space incorporating biophilic design - a concept that brings outdoors and nature inside.
16
Feb
2020
fox6now.com
Baker carries on her mother’s legacy with Sweet Aniese Cateringopens in new window
Shepherd Express -- Coming from a family of 11 children, Aniese Clay, of Sweet Aniese Catering, was always amazed by how her mother found time to cook three meals a day from scratch, bake dessert and occasionally repaint the walls or reupholster a chair while the kids were at school. Clay perfected technical knowledge of baking through culinary management courses at Waukesha County Technical College.
11
Feb
2020
shepherdexpress.com
Opus College of Engineering reaffirms partnership with Waukesha County Technical Collegeopens in new window
Marquette Today -- The Opus College of Engineering reaffirmed its transfer agreement with Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) to align with the changes in both institutions’ curricula and industry needs.
07
Feb
2020
today.marquette.edu
The Faces of Lake Country: Laurie Schober Carnahanopens in new window
The Faces of Lake Country -- Meet Laurie Schober Carnahan! Laurie is the mother of three, an accomplished attorney, and the head of the Real Estate program at Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC).
04
Feb
2020
thefacesoflakecountry.com
Looking to shrink student debt -- Evers describes special task force while at WCTCopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Gov. Tony Evers believes economic development starts with education and student debt is holding back the state and economy. On Jan. 29, he signed an executive order at WCTC to establish a task force on student debt.
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Jan
2020
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Gov. Tony Evers creates student debt task forceopens in new window
Wisconsin Public Radio (wpr.org) -- Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order Jan. 29 at Waukesha County Technical College to create a task force on student debt.
29
Jan
2020
www.wpr.org
Evers signs executive order creating task force on student debtopens in new window
FOX 11 News (Green Bay) -- Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order Wednesday, creating a governor's task force on student debt. Evers and Department of Financial Institutions Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld appeared at Waukesha County Technical College to make the announcement.
29
Jan
2020
fox11online.com
With student loan debt in Wisconsin surpassing $24 billion, Evers creates task force to seek solutionsopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order Wednesday at Waukesha County Technical College creating a task force to research the mounting pressure student debt places on Wisconsin college students, which some say has reached crisis levels — not just in the state but nationwide.
29
Jan
2020
www.jsonline.com
Gov. Evers signs executive order creating Task Force on Student Debtopens in new window
Fox 6 News -- Gov. Tony Evers calls it a crisis -- Wisconsinites owe a combined $24 billion in student loans. On Wednesday, Jan. 29, he signed Executive Order 67 at Waukesha County Technical College -- creating the Governor's Task Force on Student Debt -- to help families avoid crippling payments.
29
Jan
2020
fox6now.com
Governor Evers creates student loan debt task forceopens in new window
TMJ4 -- Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order Wednesday at Waukesha County Technical College creating a new task force on student debt.
29
Jan
2020
www.tmj4.com
CEO retirement -- Kaylen Betzig, president Waukesha County Technical College in Wisconsin, has announced she will retire in December opens in new window
Community College Daily -- Kaylen Betzig, president Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) in Wisconsin, has announced she will retire effective December 31
23
Jan
2020
www.ccdaily.com
WCTC president Kaylen Betzig to retire at the end of 2020 after 31-year career in state technical college systemopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Waukesha County Technical College President Kaylen Betzig has announced her retirement after 31 years working as a leader or executive in the state technical college system.
21
Jan
2020
www.jsonline.com
Waukesha County Technical College president to retire at end of 2020opens in new window
gmtoday -- After 12 years of working in different roles at Waukesha County Technical College, the school’s president, Kaylen Betzig, announced she will retire at the end of 2020.
17
Jan
2020
www.gmtoday.com
WCTC President Kaylen Betzig to retireopens in new window
BizTimes, Milwaukee Business News -- Waukesha County Technical College president Kaylen Betzig announced she will retire at the end of 2020. Betzig has been with WCTC since 2008, serving as president since 2015.
16
Jan
2020
biztimes.com
WCTC District Board member Ron Bertieri to step down after 25 yearsopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Ron Bertieri has made the decision to step down from the Menomonee Falls School District Board of Education as well as the Waukesha County Technical College Board of Trustees.
15
Jan
2020
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Brookfield chamber names Judy Murphy Volunteer of the Yearopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- The Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce has recognized its longtime member Judy Murphy with its Volunteer of the Year award. Murphy has served as a guest speaker and in advisory committee member roles at Waukesha County Technical College.
03
Jan
2020
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After five years of making perfumes out of a home apothecary, this Oconomowoc woman is taking her products nationalopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Oconomowoc resident and Waukesha County Technical College graduate Jodi Schwefel recently expanded her fragrance business in October 2019 and is selling her perfumes in six boutiques in Wisconsin and Tennessee and online.
02
Jan
2020
www.jsonline.com
This veteran was brought back to life after an explosion. Now he uses his life to help student veterans — and cookopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Army veteran and Waukesha County Technical College student Dave Brown has found cooking to be therapeutic, and a form of healing after experiencing multiple injuries and trauma during his time in service. He also works as a mentor at WCTC's Veterans Center to help other veterans readjust to civilian life.
19
Dec
2019
www.jsonline.com
Baking and pastry students donate to annual Gingerbread Buildopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Waukesha County Technical College Baking and Pastry Management students were able to practice their production skills while donating to the community as they assembled 20 plain, undecorated gingerbread -- and entered a few of their own -- in Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County's annual Gingerbread Build competition
13
Dec
2019
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Childhood of cakes, cookies from scratch led her to her own bakeryopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Jessica Reinhardtsen, WCTC Baking and Pastry Management grad, grew up baking from scratch. Christmas cookies were a big part of family tradition, and the decorating was always done with a piping bag.
27
Nov
2019
www.jsonline.com
WCTC AD/ID grad joins MSI as an architectural technicianopens in new window
Daily Reporter -- MSI General Corp. had added Cassie Potts, a Waukesha County Technical College graduate with a dual degree in Architectural Drafting and Interior Design, to its team as an architectural technician.
22
Nov
2019
dailyreporter.com
Turkey time: Kettle Moraine class helps WCTC students cook meals for those in needopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- A group of Kettle Moraine High School students will be able to show off their cooking skills during their respective Thanksgiving dinners thanks to the practice they got Wednesday afternoon at Waukesha County Technical College.
21
Nov
2019
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Students team up to make Thanksgiving meals for familiesopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/Now News Group -- Nine years ago, it started with four meals, and now we've grown it to about 25," said Chef Jack Birren, WCTC Culinary Management instructor, on the College's Thanksgiving meal donation project.
21
Nov
2019
www.jsonline.com
WCTC culinary program partners with students to prepare Thanksgiving meals for families in needopens in new window
CBS 58 -- For years, a chef at Waukesha County Technical College's culinary program has teamed up with his students to prepare turkey dinners for families in need. This year, he's expanding that program
20
Nov
2019
www.cbs58.com
'We want to help our community:' Students prep Thanksgiving dinners at WCTCopens in new window
Fox 6 -- Students at Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) and Kettle Moraine High School came together for a good cause Nov. 20 -- preparing dozens of Thanksgiving dinners for those in need.
20
Nov
2019
fox6now.com
Eating within their meansopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Students, faculty and community members participated in Waukesha County Technical College’s first Oxfam Hunger
Banquet Monday.
20
Nov
2019
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Female students tackle a tasty challenge while exploring engineering careersopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Female students from the School District of Waukesha explored engineering careers as part of "FE-MADE" tours at local businesses. Additionally, Carol Fontanez, associate dean of Manufacturing Technologies at Waukesha County Technical College partcipated in a panel discussion as part of the events.
15
Nov
2019
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Higher education credit transfer bill on Evers' deskopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- The Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 189 Tuesday; it is intended to streamline credit transfer between the University of Wisconsin system, Wisconsin technical colleges -- including Waukesha County Technical College -- private colleges and universities, and tribal schools.
07
Nov
2019
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Regional education leaders form alliance to address college completion, workforce development in southeastern Wisconsinopens in new window
Urban Milwaukee -- Southeastern Wisconsin higher education, business and community leaders came together recently at We Energies to formally launch an unprecedented collaborative called the Higher Education Regional Alliance (HERA).
23
Oct
2019
urbanmilwaukee.com
WCTC Cosmetology grad opens Diamond Street Beauty Bar in Barron Countyopens in new window
Barron News-Shield -- Milwaukee resident Deanna Selode, who has Barron County roots, recently purchased and remodeled what is now known as the Diamond Street Beauty Bar. Selode is a graduate of Waukesha County Technical College's Cosmetology program.
23
Oct
2019
www.news-shield.com
Manufacturing methods and more: Local students get a peek at opportunities in the fieldopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- More than 900 local middle and high school students learned about different manufacturing careers during the M.A.D.E. event held at the Waukesha County Expo Center Oct. 17. Several Waukesha County Technical College instructors were on hand to answer students' questions and provide hands-on examples.
18
Oct
2019
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A partnership that's flourishingopens in new window
Community College Daily -- Community college/technical college leaders throughout the United States, including Brad Piazza, Waukesha County Technical College vice president of Learning, met in Washington D.C. this week to reflect on the growth in collaboration between colleges and K-12 schools.
15
Oct
2019
www.ccdaily.com
A sweet competition: Hartland resident vies for top spot on baking showopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Waukesha County Technical College baking and pastry management graduate Jess Eddy was one of eight contestants to participate on Food Network's Halloween Baking Championship.
05
Oct
2019
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Creepy is cool for WCTC grad and Hartland chef on Food Network's 'Halloween Baking Championship' opens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- When Jess Eddy -- a 2018 graduate of Waukesha County Technical College's Baking and Pastry Management program -- makes a cake, she wants to put her own spin on things. She’s at her best when given freedom to get creative. That approach helped her catch the attention of the folks at Food Network.
19
Sep
2019
www.jsonline.com
Students, faculty and staff of Waukesha County Technical College celebrate Hispanic Heritage monthopens in new window
CBS 58 -- Music poured from the Waukesha County Technical College courtyard as students, faculty and staff commemorated Hispanic Heritage month Wednesday. This year's seventh annual event continues to reflect and recognize the many contributions of individuals with Hispanic heritage.
18
Sep
2019
www.cbs58.com
Waukesha County Technical College will start year-round schedule in summer 2020opens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- WCTC will begin a year-round academic calendar featuring courses in 8-week sessions beginning in summer 2020. The shift to the new calendar will allow students to build on their academic momentum, complete their education in less time and connect with jobs sooner.
11
Sep
2019
www.jsonline.com
Year-round calendar featuring 8-week courses to begin next summer at WCTCopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Waukesha County Technical College is revising the way it offers education to students. Next summer, the College will implement a year-round calendar in which students take courses in 8-week terms.
10
Sep
2019
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WCTC names new dean for School of Healthopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Waukesha County Technical College has promoted Michele Nelson to the position of dean, School of Health. She began her position earlier this month.
27
Aug
2019
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WCTC District Board welcomes new member, reappoints twoopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Julie Valadez, president and chief executive officer of the Hispanic Collaborative Network and insurance associate at Thrivent Financial, has been named to the Waukesha County Technical College District Board.
24
Aug
2019
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Michele Nelson promoted to School of Health dean at WCTCopens in new window
Waukesha Patch -- Waukesha County Technical College promoted Michele Nelson, associate dean of Nursing, to the position of dean, School of Health, in early August.
23
Aug
2019
patch.com
Apprenticeships and WCTC's Dual Enrollment Academy prepare students for workopens in new window
STUFF magazine (BizTimes Media-Milwaukee publication) -- WCTC students and alumni are putting their education to work through the College's Dual Enrollment Academy (DEA). Check out how student Hunter Heaney recently signed on as a carpenter apprentice (P30) and how DEA grads Ella Johnson and Michael Cobb earned credit -- and pay -- through the DEA (P31).
20
Aug
2019
issuu.com
What's cool at school -- Travel the world at WCTCopens in new window
Biz Times Media-Milwaukee -- WCTC has offered a unique exchange program -- the Hessen/Wisconsin Exchange Partnership between Germany and Wisconsin -- since 1976. Students who participated in the 2019 exchange were Silvia Castro and Evan Koch.
19
Aug
2019
biztimes.com
Catholic Memorial High School announces new college partnershipsopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Catholic Memorial High School is expanding opportunities for students by introducing new partnerships with area colleges, including Waukesha County Technical College.
16
Aug
2019
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WCTC business plan pitch competition inspires student entrepreneursopens in new window
SCU.EDU -- As a partner of My Own Business Institute, WCTC provides a unique real-world entrepreneurial experience, inspired by the hit ABC show Shark Tank, to prepare students for business ownership.
30
Jul
2019
www.scu.edu
Child care workers, early childhood educators are crucial to young children's developmentopens in new window
Wistechcolleges.org -- In the next decade the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates more than 165,000 jobs will open up for early childhood educators. That's why the 16 technical college's in Wisconsin offer programs in the early childhood field to prepare workers for this important role.
29
Jul
2019
www.wistechcolleges.org
Wisconsin DOJ hosts digital threat assessment training at WCTCopens in new window
FOX6 -- Wisconsin Department of Justice leaders, including Attorney General Josh Kaul, met with school leaders Monday at Waukesha County Technical College as part of a digital threat assessment training.
22
Jul
2019
fox6now.com
Attorney General Kaul addresses social media safety for studentsopens in new window
CBS58 -- Attorney General Josh Kaul was on the Waukesha County Technical College campus Monday as part of a digital threat assessment training coordinated by the Wisconsin DOJ. The training was designed to give educators a stronger understanding of the social media world and arm them with strategies for dealing with the new digital playground.
22
Jul
2019
cbs58.com
A down payment toward the future: State officials visit WCTCopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, along with Department of Financial Institutions Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld and Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary-Designee Dawn Crim toured WCTC on Monday and discussed how the College will benefit from monies earmarked in the state budget for technical education.
16
Jul
2019
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Rising importance of technical college prompts local visit by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnesopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Three State of Wisconsin officials, including Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Secretary-Designee Kathy Blumenfeld of the Department of Financial Institutions and Secretary-Designee Dawn B. Crim of the Department of Safety and Professional Services paid a visit to Waukesha County Technical College Monday morning to discuss the importance and value of technical education.
16
Jul
2019
www.jsonline.com
Three things to know about WCTC's proposed Autism Technician programopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Waukesha County Technical College's District Board recently approved the concept review of an Autism Technician technical diploma. This program will help students learn about techniques to help people with autism develop independence and social success.
12
Jul
2019
www.jsonline.com
Work underway on Building I expansionopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Summer is the season for construction, and at Waukesha County Technical College, work is underway in Building I to make room for additional classroom space for the manufacturing programs.
05
Jul
2019
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Autism Technician technical diploma program could be coming to WCTCopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Waukesha County Technical College is looking to add an Autism Technician technical diploma program to its educational offerings to prepare graduates to work with persons with autism spectrum disorders in a variety of settings.
02
Jul
2019
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Technical colleges in Wisconsin educate students about optionsopens in new window
TMJ4 -- Waukesha County Technical College is one of 16 colleges in the state challenging the idea that four-year colleges are the only option in higher education. Two WCTC students and deans explain why technical colleges are, for many, the right choice.
24
Jun
2019
www.tmj4.com
A need for speed: WCTC hosts Nitro-X campopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Middle school students raced their custom, remote-controlled cars on Friday as part of Waukesha County Technical College's Nitro-X camp. Nitro-X is just one of several day camps held at WCTC this summer.
22
Jun
2019
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La Crosse police chief, a WCTC grad, to lead agency in Arizonaopens in new window
La Crosse Tribune -- Ron Tischer, police chief of La Crosse and graduate of Waukesha County Technical College, is heading to Arizona to lead the Payson Police Department. Payson is located midway between Phoenix and Flagstaff.
16
Jun
2019
madison.com
German-style apprenticeships in Wisconsinopens in new window
Spectrum News1 -- Students who are interested in a German-style apprenticeships can gain the experience through the ICATT -- or Industry Consortium for Advanced Technical Training -- program. It focuses on training those for work in high-tech manufacturing companies with complex technologies or logistics. Waukesha County Technical College is a network college for the ICATT Apprenticeship program.
16
Jun
2019
spectrumnews1.com
WCTC Cosmetology apprentice opens 'affordable luxury' salon in South Milwaukeeopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Chris Talaska, who completed his cosmetology training through an apprenticeship program at WCTC, opened an "affordable luxury" salon in South Milwaukee in a remodeled, modern space.
11
Jun
2019
www.jsonline.com
Capri Senior Communities values partnerships with local colleges, including WCTCopens in new window
Senior Housing News -- Capri Senior Communities, the largest senior living developer and operator in Wisconsin, values the partnerships it has with local colleges, primarily in the areas of nursing and healthcare. Many of the communities have students and graduates working within their communities providing residents with skilled, compassionate care.
07
Jun
2019
seniorhousingnews.com
WCTC alum leading ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls) into the future by focusing on new targetsopens in new window
Wisconsin State Journal -- ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls) chief executive officer Dick Titus, an Accounting graduate of WCTC, is leading the company to focus on new targets. Employees are also enjoying new, industrial office spaces fashioned from steel shipping containers. The company is one of the 15 biggest employers in Dane County.
26
May
2019
madison.com
Culinary students participate in Farm to Fork Tour at Lake Geneva Farmsopens in new window
Fabulous Farm Babe -- Students in WCTC's Culinary Management program toured agricultural operations in the Lake Geneva area including the Merry Water Farm, Dave Adams Family Farm and Lake Geneva Country Meat. The visits were part of the Wisconsin Beef Council's Farm to Fork tours.
20
May
2019
www.fabulousfarmbabe.net
Trump adviser Peter Navarro defends tariffs against China, visits and tours WCTCopens in new window
TMJ4 -- Trump adviser Peter Navarro toured Waukesha County Technical College, visited with U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy and U.S. Rep Jim Sensenbrenner and talked with students learning new trade skills. Navarro also discussed the escalating trade war with China and what it means for consumers and Wisconsin companies.
13
May
2019
www.tmj4.com
Trump's trade assistant Peter Navarro visits Waukesha County Technical Collegeopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- White House director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy Peter Navarro visited Waukesha County Technical College Monday and met with Republican Congressmen Jim Sensenbrenner and Sean Duffy, along with several local legislators, business leaders, and college students and officials.
13
May
2019
www.jsonline.com
A meaningful new path -- today's nurses aren't always in their 20sopens in new window
GM Today/MKE Lifestyle -- Lorelai Martin, a 2018 Waukesha County Technical College Nursing graduate, is one of many people who chose to return to school later in life and pursue a second career in healthcare.
02
May
2019
www.gmtoday.com
Shaping survivors -- Elizabeth Smart shares her personal story at WCTCopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Kidnapping survivor and child safety advocate Elizabeth Smart spoke to a crowd of more than 600 April 30 at Waukesha County Technical College. Smart shared her personal story and how she now serves as an agent for change.
01
May
2019
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Elizabeth Smart speaks at WCTC, raised awareness about sexual assaultopens in new window
FOX 6 -- Child safety advocate Elizabeth Smart spoke at Waukesha County Technical College Tuesday (April 30) as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The kidnapping survivor shared her personal story and also provided a message of hope to the audience of more than 600 guests.
30
Apr
2019
fox6now.com
RegisteredNursing.org names WCTC one of the top 10 nursing schools in Wisconsinopens in new window
RegisteredNursing.org -- Waukesha County Technical College was named by RegisteredNursing.org as one of the 2019 Best Nursing Schools in Wisconsin. WCTC was listed in the top 10, along with five other colleges within the Wisconsin Technical College System that offer schools of nursing.
09
Apr
2019
www.registerednursing.org
Project to expand WCTC's Building I could start next weekopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- The Waukesha County Technical College District Board, at its Tuesday meeting, will vote to approve a construction project bid for expansion of Building I. Additional classrooms will translate to more workspaces for students interested in enrolling in various applied technologies programs.
05
Apr
2019
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WCTC Culinary Management grad to oversee transition of Holy Hill Caféopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- WCTC Culinary Management grad Kelly Arndt will oversee the transition of the Holy Hill Café in the Town of Erin as it changes from a full-service cafeteria to a coffee, sandwich and breakfast café.
05
Apr
2019
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WCTC instructor to receive Trade State Awardopens in new window
GM Today -- Waukesha County Technical College instructor Susan Dragotta has been selected to receive the 2019 Advancing International Trade State Award for Wisconsin from NASBITE International.
28
Mar
2019
www.gmtoday.com
FAMTEN program builds a pathway for students into fluid power careersopens in new window
Fluid Power Journal -- The National Fluid Power Association’s Fluid Power and Applied Mechatronics Training and Employment Network (FAMTEN) is a new fluid power workforce development pathway that creates strong connections between local technical colleges -- including Waukesha County Technical College -- industry partners, and high school teachers.
05
Mar
2019
fluidpowerjournal.com
WCTC to host spring open houseopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- WCTC will hold its spring open house on March 14 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to share with potential students and their details about the College and its more than 95 program areas.
02
Mar
2019
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Rube Goldberg Machine Contest encourages 'solving problems in a fun way'opens in new window
Fox 6 -- More than 30 years after taking off, the Rube Goldberg Machine Contest continues to challenge young inventors. This year's regional high school competition was again held at Waukesha County Technical College March 1. The event is coordinated by the Milwaukee Area Engineering and Technology Partnership, which includes WCTC, STEM Forward, Milwaukee Area Technical College and Milwaukee School of Engineering.
01
Mar
2019
fox6now.com
WCTC apprentices recognized for skills at state competitionopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Two Waukesha County Technical College students have been recognized for the skills they've learned in two separate apprenticeship programs.
01
Mar
2019
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DECA students bring home awards from state conferenceopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Several Waukesha County Technical College Collegiate DECA members brought home awards and honors from the Collegiate DECA State Conference from Feb. 21 to 24 in Delavan.
28
Feb
2019
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WCTC to seek approval to expand Industrial Buildingopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Waukesha County Technical College is proposing to expand its Industrial or I Building to provide additional learning spaces for students in a number of programs within the School of Applied Technologies.
26
Feb
2019
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College partnerships offer female students a flexible way to earn a degree in social workopens in new window
Milwaukee Independent -- Alverno College and Waukesha County Technical and Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) have established formal partnerships that streamline the transfer process for female students who want to become social workers. The MATC-Alverno and the WCTC-Alverno partnerships allow female students to complete their associate degree in Human Services at the respective technical college and then transfer to Alverno to earn a bachelor's degree in Social Work.
24
Feb
2019
www.milwaukeeindependent.com
WCTC advisory committee member running for Common Council seatopens in new window
Washington County Insider -- Hartford District 1 Alderman Joseph Fulop, who serves on a Waukesha County Technical College advisory board, is running for a seat on the Hartford Common Council.
16
Feb
2019
www.washingtoncountyinsider.com
WCTC students headed to regional cyber defense competitionopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- IT students from WCTC took home top honors at the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition -- Wisconsin Qualifier, and the team will head to regionals in March.
15
Feb
2019
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WCTC Real Estate graduate promoted at Waukesha State Bankopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Katie Reiners, who earned her Real Estate degree from Waukesha County Technical College, has spent eight years at Waukesha State Bank and was recently promoted to the role of vice president -- retail banking manager.
14
Feb
2019
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Three spots to open on WCTC District Boardopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- The board that governs Waukesha County Technical College will have three openings this summer, including an employee member for is paid for work; an employee member who is paid for services and possess the power to hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward or discipline other employees; and an additional member who lives within the technical college district.
14
Feb
2019
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WOW Workforce Development now Forward Careers, main office remains on WCTC campusopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Job training resource WOW Workforce Development Inc. is changing its name to Forward Careers to better reflect its mission. The agency's main office is located in the heart of Waukesha County Technical College's main campus.
09
Feb
2019
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Campuses across the state, including WCTC, add facilities, research that shape industriesopens in new window
Milwaukee Business Journal -- At campuses across Wisconsin, students and faculty within the University of Wisconsin System, private colleges and universities, and the Wisconsin Technical College System are discovering, researching and applying new technologies and ideas that are shaping several industries.
08
Feb
2019
www.bizjournals.com
Once a Navy nurse overseas, now this WCTC grad runs a cooking schoolopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Pam Dennis spent 24 years as a Navy nurse, but while stationed in southern Italy, she became inspired to become a better cook. Fast forward to present day, and Dennis, a 2017 WCTC Culinary Management grad, started her own cooking school, Chef Pam's Kitchen.
07
Feb
2019
www.jsonline.com
New City of Whitewater police officer a Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Academy studentopens in new window
Royal Purple -- Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Academy student Aleks Marjanovic is changing from a career in the healthcare field to one in law enforcement. WCTC's academy is providing him with the necessary training for his new role as an officer in the City of Whitewater Police Department.
04
Feb
2019
royalpurplenews.com
Upskilling on the up: Automation not taking jobs from humansopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Waukesha County has become a hub for the automation industry, and Waukesha County Technical College plays a critical role in training students for jobs in robotics and related trades.
29
Jan
2019
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From restaurant employment to HVAC and back again: WCTC grad and his wife open Lucy's Cafeopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Andres Zavaleta has long had an interest in working in the restaurant business, so the WCTC grad and his wife, Lucy, recently opened a new restaurant in North Prairie.
23
Jan
2019
www.jsonline.com
Martin Luther King Jr. event at WCTC features well-known historian, speakeropens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- WCTC welcomed Reggie Jackson, well-known historian, speaker and head griot for America's Black Holocaust Museum, for the College's annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. Jackson spoke to a crowd of about 400 on how biases have become ingrained in today's society and how people can continue to strive for equality and educate others.
22
Jan
2019
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Ozaukee County first female undersheriff also a WCTC educatoropens in new window
Ozaukee Press -- Ozaukee County undersheriff Christy Knowles shares her criminal justice knowledge with those enrolled in WCTC's Criminal Justice -- Law Enforcement Academy.
16
Jan
2019
www.ozaukeepress.com
WCTC grad turns love for his city, beer and fashion into apparel brandopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Evan Nevals, a 2016 Waukesha County Technical College grad of marketing, and hotel and restaurant management programs, started Beer Me. Waukee, a beer-inspired apparel brand in November 2017. Beer Me. Waukee items can be purchased locally at Urban Milwaukee and Phase 2 Clothing and Skateboard in Wauwatosa.
14
Jan
2019
www.jsonline.com
WCTC instructor helps public safety officials learn to use drones for rescue missionsopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Fire departments in the area, including the Merton Fire Department, are increasingly using drones to assist in rescue efforts. Bill Bongle, who teaches drone courses at Waukesha County Technical College, says the technology can provide firefighters with different perspectives of a scene and also identify potential hazards.
09
Jan
2019
www.jsonline.com
Cheese expert and Culinary Management grad suggests cheese pairings in time for National Cheese Lover’s Dayopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Waukesha County Technical College grad Zak Groh has worked at high-end resorts and restaurants in Scotland, Hawaii and Milwaukee, and he now uses his talents as a food consultant at Larry’s Market.
09
Jan
2019
www.jsonline.com
Fixing the water tower for the Milwaukee County Zoo's steam locomotives puts student designers to the testopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- WCTC students part of STEM education group tasked with the challenge of designing a new water tower for the Milwaukee County Zoo’s steam trains.
13
Dec
2018
www.jsonline.com
DWD awards $99K Fast Forward grant to WCTCopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development issued a grant to Waukesha County Technical College to expand WCTC's Dual Enrollment Academy programs.
07
Dec
2018
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The path less traveled--How WCTC is helping students along nontraditional career pathsopens in new window
While the trades have historically been dominated by men, WCTC is working on ways to introduce women to fields such as welding and manufacturing -- and with great interest.
30
Nov
2018
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WCTC Culinary Management grad's passion for wings has made them a staple at her West Allis pubopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Kit Limanski, owner of Limanski's Pub in West Allis has a love of wings and offers 30 sauces each day -- all of which she created herself -- including maple bacon, which won judges' choice award at this year's Milwaukee WingFest.
28
Nov
2018
www.jsonline.com
Cooking school coming to downtown Waukeshaopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Pam Dennis spent her career in nursing until she decided to switch gears, earn her associate degree from Waukesha County Technical College and open a chef-assist cooking school, Chef Pam's Kitchen, which will officially open in February.
28
Nov
2018
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Public and private institutions partner to produce more nurses, more quicklyopens in new window
Inside Higher Ed -- Joint degree programs between private and public colleges are being embraced as a way to meet growing demand for nurses with bachelor's degrees -- in less time. Waukesha County Technical College and Mount Mary University began a 1-2-1 program earlier this year.
21
Nov
2018
www.insidehighered.com
AEM participates in Wacker Neuson Apprentice Program signing ceremonyopens in new window
Association of Equipment Manufacturers -- In response to the ever-growing skills gap, Wacker Neuson developed the Construction Equipment Technician Apprenticeship Program in partnership with Kohler Engines, Waukesha County Technical College, and the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
15
Nov
2018
www.aem.org
WCTC plans supply chain, customer service programsopens in new window
Milwaukee Business Journal -- Two new programs planned at Waukesha County Technical College aim to fill employer needs in the Milwaukee and surrounding areas.
30
Oct
2018
www.bizjournals.com
High school students partner with building firm, earn transcripted credit opens in new window
GM Today -- Mukwonago High School students get real-world experience in the building trades and earn WCTC transcripted credit by learning on a job site.
18
Oct
2018
www.gmtoday.com
Economic summit to focus on fiscal, political environmentopens in new window
GM Today -- Waukesha County Technical College will host an economic summit on Oct. 24 featuring Paul Stebbins, who served as the chairman and CEO of World Fuel Services Corp.
18
Oct
2018
www.gmtoday.com
Fall job fair at WCTC to feature more than 130 employersopens in new window
GM Today -- The Workforce Development Center, in cooperation with Waukesha County Technical College, is hosting a job fair at WCTC on Oct. 17, with more than 130 employers who are seeking to fill positions in a number of fields.
16
Oct
2018
www.gmtoday.com
Walter (Terry) Lutz remembered for his generous spirit, support of educationopens in new window
Washington County Insider -- Terry Lutz, longtime supporter of Waukesha County Technical College and technical education, passed away Oct. 12 at the age of 78. Lutz has been a friend and supporter of the College for many years. In spring, Lutz was honored by the College for his generous donations to WCTC that will ensure the education of many students for years to come.
12
Oct
2018
www.washingtoncountyinsider.com
Chef puts a Wisconsin stamp on Devon Seafood's fareopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- WCTC Culinary grad Anthony Clark puts his own personal touches on the meals he creates at Devon Seafood and Steak. Clark has worked at various restaurants in the Milwaukee area and is currently the executive chef at Devon's.
11
Oct
2018
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Statewide shortage of early childhood educators could affect Wisconsin's economyopens in new window
The Freeman -- Schools across the state and country have been dealing with teacher shortages for years, but this year is the first year that Wisconsin is listed as having a shortage of early childhood educators.
28
Sep
2018
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WCTC hosting first Early Childhood Education Career Fair amid teacher shortageopens in new window
CBS 58 -- WCTC will its first Early Childhood Education Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 3, to help connect employers with candidates in the education field.
25
Sep
2018
www.cbs58.com
Foxconn's arrival highights need for manufacturers to invest in supply chains; event held at WCTCopens in new window
GM Today -- Waukesha County Technical College was host to a special supply chain workshop in preparation for Foxconn's arrival.
21
Sep
2018
www.gmtoday.com
Members of WCTC's Criminal Justice Academy to participate in run, promote community policingopens in new window
TMJ 4 -- Waukesha County Technical College's Criminal Justice -- Law Enforcement Academy recruits will be on hand at the Cops and Kids Foundation's Run with Blue 5K/2-Mile Walk on Sept. 29 in Menomonee Falls, Wis.
20
Sep
2018
www.tmj4.com
Manufacturers invited to supply chain workshops at WCTCopens in new window
GM Today -- A supply chain workshop for the Foxconn production facility is being held at Waukesha County Technical College on Wednesday, Sept. 19. The session is designed to share information to better help manufacturers prepare for industry trends and provide participants with a preview of Foxconn’s vendor criteria.
14
Sep
2018
www.gmtoday.com
WCTC expanding to accommodate growing manufacturing programsopens in new window
BizTimes Milwaukee -- Waukesha County Technical College is planning a 10,300-square-foot expansion to accommodate the school’s growing demand for manufacturing programs. The two-story addition will be onto the southwest side of the existing I Building, 800 Main St.
13
Sep
2018
www.biztimes.com
Three Pillars awards employee with scholarship to pursue nursing degreeopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Three Pillars employee Sierra Hammond received a $1,255 scholarship to pursue her nursing degree at Waukesha County Technical College.
12
Sep
2018
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Five statewide Foxconn supply chain events set for this month; representatives to be at WCTC Sept. 19opens in new window
BizTimes Milwaukee -- Manufacturers interested in becoming a supplier to Foxconn Technology Group are invited to one of five supplier readiness events scheduled throughout the rest of September. One event is scheduled to be held at Waukesha County Technical College Sept. 19.
12
Sep
2018
www.biztimes.com
Higher Education Regional Alliance (HERA) to help expand SE Wisconsin's talent poolopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- The HERA collaborative of 18 southeastern Wisconsin colleges and universities are dedicated to reducing the skills and talent gap by increasing employment rates and number of post-secondary grads in the region.
07
Sep
2018
www.jsonline.com
WCTC Classic Room open for business!opens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Training restaurants at local colleges, inlcuding Waukesha County Technical College, are open for business and are a great dining option!
04
Sep
2018
www.jsonline.com
District board approves Industrial Building expansionopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- The WCTC District Board approved the second phase of the Terry Lutz Integrated Manufacturing Center addition project on Aug. 14.
30
Aug
2018
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WCTC Criminal Justice -- Law Enforcement Academy grad named to Janesville PDopens in new window
Janesville Gazette -- The Janesville Police Department recently named Waukesha County Technical College Criminal Justice -- Law Enforcement Academy graduate Ryan Jaremko to its department.
22
Aug
2018
www.gazettextra.com
Steps to finding a career -- Dual Enrollopens in new window
BizTimes Media/STUFF -- Waukesha County Technical College 2018 grad Max Czechowski was able to get a jumpstart in his education thanks to the Dual Enrollment Academy program. Read about his experiences in the Steps to Finding a Career section (Step 5, p 11).
21
Aug
2018
issuu.com
WCTC students will see new, updated spaces this school yearopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Students at Waukesha County Technical College will see a variety of improvements and upgrades when they return to campus this fall.
13
Aug
2018
www.jsonline.com
Waukesha County leaders are working together to create, retain talentopens in new window
Milwaukee Business Journal -- WCTC President Kaylen Betzig was among the participants at the Milwaukee Business Journal Waukesha County Roundtable, where leaders discussed strategies on job creation and keeping existing employees in the county.
09
Aug
2018
www.bizjournals.com
Wolter Power Systems donates equipment to WCTCopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Wolter Power Systems is committed to helping educate and train those interested in working in the trades and has donated a generator and two engines to Waukesha County Technical College for use in the Diesel Equipment Technology program.
08
Aug
2018
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NASA welcomes next WCTC aerospace scholar to space centeropens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Dan Jones, a student in Waukesha County Technical College's Mechanical Design Technology program, traveled to the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi earlier this summer as part of the NASA Community College Aerospace onsite experience.
03
Aug
2018
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Walker talks tech education, workforce development at WCTCopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Gov. Scott Walker stopped at Waukesha County Technical College Wednesday, July 25, to meet with students in the Automation Systems Technology program and tout the importance of technical skills needed in the workforce.
26
Jul
2018
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High school teachers train at WCTC as part of FAMTEN networkopens in new window
NFPA Hub -- In late June, six high school teachers from four local high schools attended the FAMTEN (Fluid Power and Applied Mechatronics Training and Employment Network) high school teacher training held at Waukesha County Technical College.
25
Jul
2018
nfpahub.com
Lanex increases focus on digital marketing; company owner a proponent of WCTCopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Matt McCoy, president of Lanex LLC, a web and software development team, is a member of WCTC's Network Specialist advisory committee and a proponent of WCTC.
17
Jul
2018
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School of Business experts share how to build a personal brandopens in new window
TMJ4 -- Jon Koch, associate dean in the School of Business, and Julie Loeding, marketing instructor, talk to hosts of "The Morning Blend" on how to build a personal brand. Student Carly Reichert and recent graduate Steven Ell are also featured in the segment.
16
Jul
2018
www.tmj4.com
K9s for Warriers -- They Rescued Each Otheropens in new window
Consumers Advocate -- Army National Guard soldier and spring 2018 Business Management grad Tiffany Baker has relied on her service dog, Buddy, to help her to better function in public. (Scroll to section "They Rescued Each Other" to learn about their amazing bond.)
15
Jul
2018
www.consumersadvocate.org
Positively Milwaukee -- Amazing journey leads to rewarding life for WCTC gradopens in new window
TMJ4 -- WCTC grad Heather Garcia has overcome numerous challenges to achieve rewarding career and most recently, a Wisconsin Social Service Association award for excellence in human services.
07
Jul
2018
www.tmj4.com
Switch to a culinary career was 'simply irresistible' for Waukesha County Technical College gradopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- Megan Day graduated from UWM, but decided a career in the culinary arts was a better fit and completed her culinary studies at WCTC. Soon after graduating from WCTC, she opened a catering business and most recently, a restaurant.
06
Jul
2018
www.jsonline.com
New associate dean of Manufacturing Technologies namedopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Carol Fontanez was recently named associate dean of Manufacturing Technologies for WCTC's School of Applied Technologies. She replaces longtime instructor and outgoing associate dean Robert Novak, who retires in August.
05
Jul
2018
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Writing instructor pens book 'Young Voices from Wild Milwaukee' opens in new window
Shepherd Express -- Waukesha County Technical College instructor Gail Grenier gathered stories from over a dozen people who have benefitted from the Urban Ecology Center.
27
Jun
2018
shepherdexpress.com
Higher education leaders form alliance to meet workforce needsopens in new window
BizTimes -- Education leaders from colleges and universities, including three Wisconsin Technical Colleges -- WCTC, MATC and Gateway -- have formed the Higher Education Regional Alliance (HERA) to address the workforce shortages in multiple industries.
25
Jun
2018
www.biztimes.com
GEE, what a farm!opens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Kathy Gee, owner of GEE Funny Farm near Mukwonago, is using what she learned from business courses taken at WCTC to run her educational farm.
15
Jun
2018
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Lakeside Lutheran HS student receives technical scholarship, plans to attend WCTCopens in new window
Watertown Daily Times -- Zachary Cichanofsky, a recent graduate of Lakeside Lutheran High School, received a Technical Excellence Scholarship from the State of Wisconsin and will start at WCTC this fall.
08
Jun
2018
www.wdtimes.com
Retiring City of Brookfield Police captain to continue teaching at WCTCopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- City of Brookfield Police Capt. J. Philip Horter, who will soon retire after 30 years in law enforcement, will continue to teach at Waukesha County Technical College in the Criminal Justice program.
30
May
2018
www.jsonline.com
Lakeside Lutheran High School student to attend WCTCopens in new window
Watertown Daily Times -- Lakeside Lutheran High School student Megan Splinter to attend WCTC.
24
May
2018
www.wdtimes.com
Tex-A-Consin hits the road in time for barbecue seasonopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- A mobile smokehouse, owned by Todd Lewis, an instructor at WCTC, and Terrance Williams, a chef, made its debut on Memorial Day.
24
May
2018
www.gmtoday.com
WCTC to rename building in honor of Lutzopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- WCTC held a special dedication ceremony on May 22 to honor and thank Terry Lutz for his generous contributions to the College.
22
May
2018
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Top 10 Lakeside Lutheran HS student Zachary Cichanofsky to attend WCTC opens in new window
Watertown Daily Times -- Lakeside Lutheran High School announced its academic top 10 students -- one of which will be attending WCTC in the fall.
21
May
2018
www.wdtimes.com
High demand for those in trucking industryopens in new window
Wisconsin State Journal -- There's a shortage of OTR truck drivers, but WCTC offers a 10-week Truck Driving program that results in extensive training and a technical diploma.
12
May
2018
host.madison.com
Bilingual Welding program featured on Adalenteopens in new window
Milwaukee PBS -- WCTC’s bilingual Welding program was highlighted on the PBS show “Adalente,” a locally produced series that celebrates the rich heritage of Latino people. The bilingual welding program includes three courses -- Gas Metal Arc Welding, Blueprint Reading for Fabrication and Industrial Math – all of which lead into WCTC technical diploma and degree programs. The segment includes interviews with Mike Shiels, School of Applied Technologies dean; Karen Feliciano, Welding instructor; Gerardo Uribe and Julio Delgado; current students; David Hernandez, program graduate; and Jose Solorzano, diversity recruitment specialist.
10
May
2018
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Watertown Fire Department hires WCTC gradopens in new window
Watertown Daily Times -- Matt Martin, who received his fire and EMS training at Waukesha County Technical College, is the newest firefighter with the Watertown Fire Department.
10
May
2018
www.wdtimes.com
Milwaukee institutions band together to help solve nursing shortageopens in new window
WUWM 89.7 -- Waukesha County Technical College and Mount Mary University have joined forces to help solve the nursing shortage: the Wisconsin Center for Nurses is predicting a need of 20,000 nurses by 2020.
08
May
2018
wuwm.com
Beaver Dam grad travels to Ghana on medical mission trip opens in new window
Daily Citizen (Beaver Dam) -- WCTC Nursing student Aryanna Frinak traveled to Ghana in West Africa to participate in mission work and learn more about pediatric nursing.
06
May
2018
www.wiscnews.com
Keri Craig-Lee: the extraordinary life of Queensland's 'empress of style'opens in new window
The Sydney Morning Herald -- High-end Australian designer Keri Craig-Lee has ties to Wisconsin: In the late 1970s, the award-winning designer was a student at Waukesha County Technical College.
05
May
2018
www.smh.com.au
Wisconsin First -- Hundreds of contractors attend meeting on bidding process for Foxconn workopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- More than 200 representatives from area construction companies attended an information session April 19 to learn how to get involved with the Foxconn project.
20
Apr
2018
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Milwaukee-area construction businesses learn about Foxconn opportunities at info sessionopens in new window
CBS 58 -- Waukesha County Technical College hosted an information session for contractors interested in bidding on work for phase 1 of the Foxconn construction project.
19
Apr
2018
www.cbs58.com
One college's problem is another college's solutionopens in new window
Community College Daily -- Waukesha County Technical College and Madison Area Technical College have found mutual benefits from a partnership between a truck driving program and a diesel equipment technology program.
13
Apr
2018
www.ccdaily.com
WCTC to host informational session on Foxconn bidding processopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- A two-hour information session will be held at Waukesha County Technical College on April 19 for construction-related companies seeking to bid on work for the Foxconn project.
10
Apr
2018
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Foxconn construction vendor meeting to be held at WCTC April 19opens in new window
FOX 6 --Waukesha County Technical College is one of many local sites where a construction vendor meeting will take place in the coming weeks.
04
Apr
2018
fox6now.com
WCTC to implement new certificates to help train future Foxconn employeesopens in new window
TMJ 4 -- New certificate offerings in various areas of manufacturing are being explored and will be offered in upcoming semesters at WCTC. These will benefit those interested in gaining the skills needed for jobs at Foxconn.
31
Mar
2018
www.tmj4.com
Robotics Week at Discovery World features robots of all shapes, sizes and usesopens in new window
Fox 6 Now -- WCTC Automation Systems Technology students are on hand at Discovery World this week (March 28-31) -- as part of Robotics Week -- showcasing their engineering and robot programming skills. WCTC has two automated machines on display. Please see the third video, "What can you see?", in which AST student Jason Elliott is interviewed.
28
Mar
2018
fox6now.com
Couple earns small business certificate from WCTC, opens pizza restaurantopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman --
Husband and wife team Laura and Matt Turk have opened a pizzeria that offers healthier menu items without sacrificing flavor. The Turks earned their small business certificate from WCTC before starting their new venture.
22
Mar
2018
www.gmtoday.com
WCTC student earns two degrees, one diploma despite hardshipsopens in new window
TMJ4 --
WCTC Marketing student and Collegiate DECA president Rebekah Banaszak has overcome many life challenges, but she has persevered and found academic and personal success.
22
Mar
2018
www.tmj4.com
Nursing shortage inspires schools to create innovative learning opportunitiesopens in new window
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/JS Online --
Area technical colleges, including WCTC, are partnering with four-year colleges and universities to help students earn their associate degree and bachelor's degree in four years.
16
Mar
2018
www.jsonline.com
Two WI schools launching Nursing 1-2-1 program to address nursing shortageopens in new window
CBS 58 --
Waukesha County Technical College and Mount Mary University signed an agreement March 13 to offer a Nursing program that allows students to earn an associate degree, registered nurse licensure and bachelor's degree in four years.
14
Mar
2018
cbs58.com
WCTC and Mount Mary University team up to address nursing shortageopens in new window
Fox 6 -- WCTC and Mount Mary University are partnering to offer a new program that will help provide a solution to the area's nursing shortage.
14
Mar
2018
fox6now.com
Two area schools team up to tackle nursing shortageopens in new window
TMJ4 -- WCTC and Mount Mary University have teamed up to offer a 1-2-1 Nursing program.
14
Mar
2018
amp.tmj4.com
Plumbing predicament -- Industry is expanding, but more skilled labor neededopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- WCTC instructor Patrick O'Neill weighs in on the shortage of plumbers the state will experience in coming years.
08
Mar
2018
www.gmtoday.com
Cyber defenders to the rescue -- WCTC team takes first place in collegiate competitionopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- WCTC IT Network Security Specialist program students took home gold in the 2018 Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.
08
Mar
2018
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Trucking troubles -- Industry suffering severe shortage of driversopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Waukesha County Technical College is helping to meet the driver shortage in the truck driving industry.
27
Feb
2018
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Milwaukee-area educators collaborate to meet FoxConn challengeopens in new window
Milwaukee Business Journal -- Waukesha County Technical College leaders met with other area educators to discuss the skillsets needed to prepare workers for jobs at Foxconn.
23
Feb
2018
www.bizjournals.com
Students design outdoor spaces for display at NARI Home Improvement Showopens in new window
Fox6 Now -- WCTC, MATC, Mount Mary University and MIAD designed outdoor living spaces that were on display at the NARI Spring Home Improvement Show Feb. 15-18 at the Expo Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park.
18
Feb
2018
fox6now.com
WCTC launches new Mechatronics apprenticeshipopens in new window
Waukesha Freeman -- Waukesha County Technical College officially launched its 11th apprenticeship program
— Mechatronics — on Jan. 22.
13
Feb
2018
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Wisconsin's Workforce Successopens in new window
Community College Daily -- Wisconsin Technical Colleges, including Waukesha County Technical College, are celebrating a variety of workforce development victories offering programming in fields that provide family-wage jobs and pathways to four-year colleges and universities.
05
Feb
2018
www.ccdaily.com
Greige to bring elegant desserts to Brix Building in Walker's Point - OnMilwaukeeopens in new window
OnMilwaukee.com -- Jessica Reinhardtsen, a WCTC alumna who earned degrees in Baking and Pastry Management along with Interior Design, is gearing up to open a high-end bakery, Griege, in Milwaukee's Walker's Point Neighborhood. Reinhardtsen's hope is the bakery will be a place where patrons can start their day with a pastry and coffee and return in the evening for sweet treats paired with wine.
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WCTC culinary students prepare Thanksgiving dinners for the needyopens in new window
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WCTC receives $2 million for upgrades to manufacturing centeropens in new window
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2017
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Former Signicast owner donates $2 million for WCTC manufacturing centeropens in new window
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2017
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Former Signicast owner, foundation donating $2.6 million to WCTCopens in new window
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Higher education panel partnering around Foxconnopens in new window
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2017
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Beauty and brains: New Aesthetician Associate program a possibility at WCTCopens in new window
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2017
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Get a look at products that Foxconn makes: Slideshowopens in new window
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Aug
2017
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Foxconn shows off its product line at Waukesha County Technical Collegeopens in new window
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Foxconn shows off products at Waukesha County Technical Collegeopens in new window
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2017
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Foxconn hosts product showcase at WCTC: "We can be a supplier for them"opens in new window
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2017
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2017
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Technical program opens doors for Waukesha teen featured in Trump visitopens in new window
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2017
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Waukesha County Technical College starts apprenticeship program in mechatronicsopens in new window
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2017
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New apprenticeship program launches at WCTCopens in new window
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2017
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2017
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Trump hears from panel on workforce development at WCTCopens in new window
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2017
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2017
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2017
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Movie set built to revolutionize law enforcement training in Waukeshaopens in new window
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2017
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2017
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WCTC named National Center of Academic Excellence in cyber defense educationopens in new window
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Apr
2017
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Apr
2017
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WCTC shifts focus of Quad/Graphics-supported programopens in new window
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Mar
2017
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Quad/Graphics Champions Manufacturing Engineering Technology Programopens in new window
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Mar
2017
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Quad/Graphics Champions Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program at Waukesha County Technical Collegeopens in new window
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2017
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WCTC Small Business Center to host writing workshopopens in new window
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2017
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WCTC offers home building seminaropens in new window
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Mar
2017
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Waukesha restaurants show off favorite dishes at 'Savor the Flavor': Slideshowopens in new window
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Mar
2017
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Rube Goldberg competition: Putting on a band-aid has never been this complicatedopens in new window
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High school students create band-aid applying machineopens in new window
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2017
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Mar
2017
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Mar
2017
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Photos: Rube Goldberg contest is a challenge of ingenuityopens in new window
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Mar
2017
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WCTC receives $139,968 grant to pay for internshipsopens in new window
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Mar
2017
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Milwaukee NARI Spring Home Improvement Show: Ideas for your home, both inside and outopens in new window
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2017
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State leaders visit WCTC dual enrollment academyopens in new window
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2017
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WCTC plans event for inspiring women to pursue IT careersopens in new window
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2017
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WCTC to offer three levels of motorcycle training coursesopens in new window
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Feb
2017
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The road to independenceopens in new window
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Feb
2017
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WCTC gets $188,000 to buy automated manufacturing cellopens in new window
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Feb
2017
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WCTC receives $188K donation to buy automated manufacturing cellopens in new window
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2017
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Pewaukee OKs permit for Waukesha County Technical College training trackopens in new window
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Jan
2017
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MSOE grads top earnings list, but which Milwaukee-area college offers best return on investment?opens in new window
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Jan
2017
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Dr. Brad Piazza of Waukesha County Technical College on the All Business Show with Dr. David Borstopens in new window
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Dec
2016
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Interactive displays attract students at MADE Career Fairopens in new window
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Oct
2016
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More than $1 million donated to area charities: 6 Waukesha nonprofits benefiting from one woman's generosityopens in new window
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Oct
2016
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Waukesha County Tech, Cardinal Stritch University enter into new partnershipopens in new window
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Sep
2016
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WCTC, Cardinal Stritch provide new pathway to bachelor’s degreeopens in new window
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Sep
2016
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Leaders from Cardinal Stritch, WCTC to sign credit transfer agreementsopens in new window
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2016
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Welder-fabricator program launched at WCTCopens in new window
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Sep
2016
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Colleges courting stranded ITT Tech studentsopens in new window
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Sep
2016
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WCTC invites transfers from now-closed ITT Techopens in new window
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Sep
2016
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Closing the Skills Gap: Business, school officials praise dual enrollment academyopens in new window
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Sep
2016
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Waukesha County Technical College to hold info session for displaced ITT Tech studentsopens in new window
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2016
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The Internet turns 25 -- How the World Wide Web has shaped our worldopens in new window
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2016
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Driving toward change -- WCTC to expand emergency vehicle courseopens in new window
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Aug
2016
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Technical college graduates can bring value to your companyopens in new window
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2016
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WCTC graduate honored with nursing leader awardopens in new window
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Jun
2016
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Waukesha program gets students interested in technical careersopens in new window
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Jun
2016
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The American College, WCTC Announce 'Groundbreaking' Partnershipopens in new window
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Jun
2016
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Programming fun and games: WCTC students create tic-tac-toe playing robotopens in new window
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May
2016
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Tic-tac-toe-playing robot at Discovery World programmed by WCTC studentsopens in new window
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May
2016
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Rube Goldberg Machine Contest: Students create intricate machines to complete a simple taskopens in new window
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Apr
2016
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Plastics industry groups and companies provide thousands of dollars in scholarshipsopens in new window
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Apr
2016
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Mukwonago High School students win WCTC auto repair contestopens in new window
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Apr
2016
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Sen. Johnson, Baldwin hear stories, suggestions on heroin addiction at Friday hearingopens in new window
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Apr
2016
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Waukesha County Technical College opens new Integrated Manufacturing Centeropens in new window
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Apr
2016
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First look at WCTC's new manufacturing training center: Exclusiveopens in new window
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Mar
2016
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Anything But Simple: Local Students Compete in Rube Goldberg Competitionopens in new window
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Mar
2016
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Opening an umbrella in 20 steps or more the object of Rube Goldberg Machine Contestopens in new window
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Mar
2016
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Partnership provides nursing assistant training at Mukwonago High Schoolopens in new window
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Feb
2016
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Walker touts college, career prep proposals in New Berlinopens in new window
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Jan
2016
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Gov. Scott Walker coming to New Berlin schools to honor career effortsopens in new window
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Jan
2016
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Area higher-ed officials support Walker's college proposalsopens in new window
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Jan
2016
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THE DREAM LIVES ON Waukesha County honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.opens in new window
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Jan
2016
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Next Wave of press operators: Industry promoting the many facets of publishingopens in new window
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08
Jan
2016
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Brookfield Chamber, WCTC to partner on new business training coursesopens in new window
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Nov
2015
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Paramedics invited to learn about nursingopens in new window
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Nov
2015
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WCTC Dual Enrollment Academy graduate signs Registered Apprenticeship contract with Dynamic Tool & Designopens in new window
Tool, Die & Machining Assoc. of WI publication
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Oct
2015
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Lake Country WCTC students teaching studentsopens in new window
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Oct
2015
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How's a career MADE? Waukesha students explore options at WCTC expoopens in new window
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Oct
2015
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Spread Your Wings: WCTC business classesopens in new window
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Oct
2015
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Seminar speaker helps entrepreneurs get organizedopens in new window
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Aug
2015
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In brief: WIOA Youth Program, five stars for childcare programopens in new window
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Aug
2015
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Training programs aim to reduce driver shortage in U.S.opens in new window
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Aug
2015
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WCTC Dual Enrollment Academy grad gets apprenticeship with Dynamic Tool & Designopens in new window
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Jul
2015
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WCTC offering free welding classesopens in new window
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Jul
2015
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Workforce Development Center offers free welding trainingopens in new window
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Jul
2015
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3 WCTC District Board members reappointedopens in new window
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Jul
2015
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Metal of Valor, Lt. Brian Murphy, WCTC Instructoropens in new window
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Feb
2015
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WCTC fire and EMS faculty instructors of the yearopens in new window
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Feb
2015
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Interior design students compete at showopens in new window
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Feb
2015
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1M WCTC manufacturing center done revealedopens in new window
Milwaukee Business Journal
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Jan
2015
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New Berlin School Honors 5 for career helpopens in new window
New Berlin Now
22
Jan
2015
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Walker cites WCTC student in State of the State addressopens in new window
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Jan
2015
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WCTC interim leader appointed college presidentopens in new window
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Jan
2015
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Supporter Appreciation: Nursing Students from Waukesha County Technical College Show that Human Connection Requires No Translation At Allopens in new window
Mayan Families
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Jan
2015
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Hiring of police officers remains steadyopens in new window
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02
Jan
2015
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