Technical colleges celebrate impact
students have on their communities
MADISON – 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.
"The projects demonstrate how our students routinely combine traditional learning with entrepreneurship opportunities, outreach, and community service," said Dan Clancy, president of the Wisconsin Technical College System.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., students representing all 16 technical colleges will be displaying their projects, and highlighting how the skills and knowledge they are gaining will impact their communities' future. Examples of the projects include: Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition and Its Impact on Information Security Practices; Nanoscience Research of Porous Silicon; Market Research: Surveying Employer Training Needs; Service Learning Opportunities in Health Care; Keep Stepping Service Learning Program; and Sustainable Building.
In addition to the project display, there will be a program from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. featuring Clancy, technical college alumnus and owner of ZD Studios, Mark Schmitz, Madison and several current students. Legislators, news media and the public are invited to attend and learn more about technical college programs.
The Wisconsin Technical College System has 16 technical college districts throughout Wisconsin, which offer 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 half of all adults in Wisconsin have accessed the technical colleges for education and training. The technical colleges have been making futures for 100 years. Learn more at www.witechcolleges.org.
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