Wisconsin Technical College System Guidebook
helps students plan for future careers
MADISON – As a new academic year is ramping up around Wisconsin, a new class of high school students is another year closer to establishing their independence and beginning their future educational and employment efforts. The Wisconsin Technical College System 2012-2013 Guidebook will help these students, as well as recent high school grads and adults wanting to gain additional skills, make a professional move or a complete career change.
Whether considering technical college as a direct-to-career route or as a stepping-stone to additional preparation, the annual publication, a free resource, provides many options and tips for support. The guidebook includes an overview of educational options from around the state, including a complete list of over 300 program offerings, or majors, and which of the 16 technical colleges offer them. Admissions requirements, transfer information, application timelines for each college and financial aid specifics are also included to help potential students explore options and make decisions. Readers can also find some employment data and samples of median starting salaries earned by graduates in various fields.
"Our many partnerships with businesses throughout the state make Wisconsin’s technical colleges more relevant than ever," states Dan Clancy, president of the Wisconsin Technical College System. "We offer a number of services to help students. Our career counselors can help you find your passion and point the way to a program that will help you get a job and make your future. We have a proven track record with more than 88 percent of our graduates finding jobs within six months of graduation."
Anyone interested may obtain a free printed copy of the guidebook at Wisconsin’s job centers, high schools, all 16 technical colleges and libraries throughout the state. There is also an online form to request a printed copy in the mail and there is an interactive copy online.
About the System:
The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) offers more than 300 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas and short-term technical diplomas. In addition, the System is the major provider of customized training and technical assistance to Wisconsin’s business and industry community. More than 370,000 individuals access the technical colleges for education and training each year.
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