2027-29 Biennial Budget Request

Wisconsin's technical colleges are Wisconsin's most trusted skilled workforce engine, delivering the education, training and employer partnerships that keep communities and economies strong across the state. Through locally governed, employer-driven colleges, we connect students to opportunity, help businesses find the talent they need and ensure Wisconsin remains competitive in a rapidly changing economy.

Continued investment in the Wisconsin Technical College System will strengthen our ability to meet growing workforce demands, expand access to high-quality education and training, and deliver the results Wisconsin students, employers and taxpayers expect. This investment will help Wisconsin:

• Build the skilled workforce employers need today and tomorrow
• Expand affordable pathways to education and career success
• Increase economic opportunity in communities across the state
• Support innovation, business growth and regional competitiveness
• Preserve the local governance model that keeps colleges responsive to community needs
• Strengthen one of Wisconsin's most effective workforce and economic development investments

When Wisconsin invests in technical colleges, it invests in the people, skills and industries that drive our state's success. 

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