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Yes, Wisconsin Loves Its Technical Colleges. And for Good Reason.
The following joint statement reflects the shared commitment of Wisconsin's 16 technical college presidents and the System Office to the institutions they lead and the communities they serve. Together, they champion the life-changing opportunities technical colleges provide for students and the essential role they play in Wisconsin's workforce and economy.
WTCS graduates earn high marks from employers, deliver strong workforce outcomes
Wisconsin employers continue to express overwhelming confidence in graduates of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), citing strong skills, workforce readiness and educational quality, according to the newly released 2026 WTCS Employer Satisfaction Report. Employers reported that 97% were satisfied with technical college graduates' education, 96% would hire a WTCS graduate again and 92% would recommend a technical college graduate to other employers. Additionally, 97% of employers said their local technical college is important to the overall success of their business.
Wisconsin apprentices gain new pathway to Associate degrees
The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week April 26-May 2, and this year has something extra special to announce. Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges will now review apprenticeship-related learning from all sources to count as credit for prior learning to fast-track some apprentices toward an Applied Associate degree.
