Your path to success begins at Nicolet College. Our main campus is located in Rhinelander on the shores of beautiful Lake Julia, but our reach extends to academic centers throughout the district and through our online classes and programs. As the center for higher education in the Northwoods and beyond, we offer occupational training and a university-level liberal arts education all designed to meet your schedule, support your lifestyle, and ultimately, lead you to the job you want anywhere in the world.
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Start your admission to Nicolet College with a few simple steps. Contact the admissions representatives at the college with any questions and for assistance along the way.
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We deliver quality training, education, and technical expertise to ensure your team members have the resources they need for success. Industries change, customers are always searching for new options, and employees, from generation to generation, have different interests and distinct life goals. Partner with Nicolet College for all of your training, assessment, seminar, and continuing education needs.
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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.
