http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/ News releases issued by the Wisconsin Technical College System Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:00:00 CST More than 100 Wisconsin technical college students from throughout the state will display projects relating to their coursework at "A Celebration of Student Engagement," Tuesday, Jan. 31 in the State Capitol Rotunda. http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/student_showcase.htm http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/student_showcase.htm Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:30:00 CST Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) received the Futuremakers Partner Award from the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board during the board meeting at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) on November 8. Dan Clancy, president of the WTCS, presented the award to Bill Laakso, vice president-Human Resources at WPS. http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/wis_public_service.htm http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/wis_public_service.htm Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:30:00 CST As the marketplace becomes more global, business success will require employees who have some international business perspective. Representatives from the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) and other major educational institutions will focus this year's Global Education Conference on the integration of international experiences into all curricula. http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/global_educ_conf.htm http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/global_educ_conf.htm Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:30:00 CST The jobs proposal Representative Cory Mason and Senator Chris Larson are introducing and public discussion it inspires could not have come at a better time. Every day, the media reports new stories on the efforts of Wisconsin industries to compete and grow. More often than not, skill acquisition is one of the biggest challenges facing workers and employers in today's high-tech and fast-changing economy. Addressing the workforce skills gap is one of the objectives of Governor Walker's "Back to Work Wisconsin" special legislative session. http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/wis_jobs_initiative.htm http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/wis_jobs_initiative.htm Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:00:00 CST The Wisconsin Technical College System Board is inviting the public to share perspectives on the System's priorities for the next four years with a brief, web-based survey. The Board will consider results of the survey as they identify priorities for the next four years. http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/future_priorities.htm http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/future_priorities.htm Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:00:00 CST New programming options for students at Wisconsin's technical colleges are a good indication of emerging employment opportunities. Consistent with the past decade, technical college graduates are experiencing employment rates of nearly 90 percent within six months of graduation. This is the result of employer partnerships, which lead to career programs matching the needs and demands of local employers. http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/new_programs.htm http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/new_programs.htm Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:00:00 CST Individuals seeking relevant career skills will want a copy of the 2011-2012 Guidebook from Wisconsin's technical colleges. The new guidebook is now available online and will soon be available at job centers, high schools, colleges and libraries throughout the state. http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/guidebook.htm http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/guidebook.htm Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:10:00 CST The Wisconsin Technical College System has been awarded a $200,000 grant from several national foundations seeking to transform the way underprepared individuals get access to adult education. The grant is part of the Accelerating Opportunity, a Breaking Through Initiative project to redesign adult basic education and postsecondary programs to integrate basic skills with practical, occupational training required in today's job market. http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/accelerating_opportunity.htm http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/accelerating_opportunity.htm Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:18:00 CST S. Mark Tyler, founder and president of OEM Fabricators, Inc., began serving a one-year term as president of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board at the July 13 meeting at Gateway Technical College in Racine. Tyler succeeds Stan Davis in this leadership role. http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/leadership.htm http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/leadership.htm Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:18:00 CST S.C. Johnson Company received the "Futuremakers Partner Award" from the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board during the Centennial Lunch at Gateway Technical College on July 12. WTCS President Dan Clancy presented the award to Claudia Grace, learning consultant for S.C. Johnson. http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/scjohnson.htm http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/scjohnson.htm Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:15:00 CST Community members are invited to join Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) staff, alumni, and partners for a celebration of the beginning of Wisconsin's rich history as a leader in technical education. Festivities will take place Tuesday, July 12 at the Racine campus of Gateway Technical College, 1001 S. Main Street. http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/centennial_event.htm http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/centennial_event.htm Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:00:00 CST A new transfer agreement provides yet another transfer option for graduates of Wisconsin's 16 technical colleges. Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) graduates can now transfer all successfully completed associate degree credits to Ottawa University and apply them toward bachelor's degree requirements. Successfully completed courses are those in which students earn a grade of C or better. http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/ottawa_transfer_agreement.htm http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/ottawa_transfer_agreement.htm Thu, 19 May 2011 09:15:00 CST Wisconsin unemployment figures peaked in 2009-2010, however technical college graduates continued to find employment, according to the Wisconsin Technical College System. The System's new Graduate Follow-up Report indicates 88 percent of last year's technical college graduates were in the labor force within six months of graduation, up two percent from 2009. http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/grad_report_2010.htm http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/grad_report_2010.htm Mon, 16 May 2011 15:45:00 CST Representatives of Wisconsin's Technical Colleges are assisting manufacturers in their quest to become more competitive. College representatives will deliver that message May 17 at the 2011 Manufacturing Matters Conference at the Frontier Airlines Center, Milwaukee. http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/mfg_matters_conf.htm http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/mfg_matters_conf.htm Mon, 16 May 2011 09:50:00 CST Johnsonville Sausage received the "Futuremakers Partner Award" from the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board. The presentation was part of the WTCS Board meeting held May 10-11 in Sheboygan and Cleveland. The award recognizes organizations that partner with technical colleges in pursuit of strong futures through sustainable jobs. http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/johnsonville.htm http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/johnsonville.htm Mon, 02 May 2011 11:20:00 CST Hailey Lundborg of Nicolet Area Technical College won the top prize in the Futuremakers Video Competition sponsored by the Wisconsin Technical College System. Lundborg, a graphic design and digital media student and Prentice resident, impressed the judges with stop-motion animation using coffee beans, among other things, to illustrate how creativity takes shape in "Nicolet's 1,875 Photos." Lundborg, who received the top prize of $2,500 for her efforts, was one of three students who received prizes at an awards luncheon in La Crosse. http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/futuremaker_winners_2011.htm http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/futuremaker_winners_2011.htm Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:57:00 CST The Aspen Institute is recognizing three of Wisconsin's technical colleges for demonstrating high levels of student success. Moraine Park Technical College, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and Milwaukee Area Technical College are among the top 10 percent of US community colleges in improving degree and certificate completion rates. http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/aspen_institute.htm http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/aspen_institute.htm Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:35:00 CST Twelve student filmmakers have become semi-finalists in a video competition centered on stories about their futures. Viewers will see pyrotechnics, music video and animation with coffee beans as students take them inside their technical colleges. The entries include stories of students enrolled in programs as diverse as fire protection, web design, electro-mechanical technology, computer numerical control machining, graphic design and more. http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/futuremaker_semifinalists_2011.htm http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/futuremaker_semifinalists_2011.htm Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:50:00 CST Hexagon Metrology received the "Futuremakers Partner Award" from the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board. Meeting at Moraine Park Technical College in West Bend, the Board recognized Hexagon Metrology as a local "Futuremaker" partner in pursuit of developing strong futures and sustainable careers. http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/hexagon_metrology.htm http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/hexagon_metrology.htm Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:30:00 CST The Governor's proposed $71.6 million in technical college aid cuts, combined with new property tax restrictions in the 2011-13 Budget Bill, are likely to curtail technical college services to employers and students across Wisconsin. This comes at a time when the need for these services has never been greater. http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/biennial_budget_statement.htm http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/biennial_budget_statement.htm Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:53:00 CST Family-supporting jobs of the future will require education and training beyond high school. The February observance of Career and Technical Education Month focuses on the importance of strong partnerships among Wisconsin's technical colleges and high schools so students will be prepared for the emerging occupations of a modern economy. http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/pdf/dpinr2011_11.pdf http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/pdf/dpinr2011_11.pdf Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:45:00 CST Community First Credit Union received the "Futuremakers Partner Award" last night from the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board. Meeting at Fox Valley Technical College, the Board recognized Community First Credit Union as a local "Futuremaker" partner in the pursuit of developing strong futures in sustainable careers. http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/comm_first_cu.htm http://www.wtcsystem.edu/news/releases/comm_first_cu.htm