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Here you'll find news about the Wisconsin Technical College System and some news stories about the 16 Wisconsin technical colleges around the state.

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WTCS Reports Positive Salary Outcomes and Career Advancements in Latest Five-Year Follow-Up

The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) is proud to announce the release of its 2024 Five-Year Graduate Follow-Up Report, showcasing the remarkable achievements and positive career outcomes of the 2017-18 graduates. This comprehensive report highlights the significant impact of technical education on graduates’ professional lives and the broader community.

Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Provides $2 Million to Technical College Dental Workforce Program Improvement

DDWI Foundation will provide matching funds to 14 WI technical colleges directed under Wisconsin Act 89 to expand statewide oral care access

Wisconsin Technical College System Board Names New President

The Wisconsin Technical College System Board today announced the next leader of Wisconsin’s largest higher education System.

WTCS Board Announces Finalists for System President Position

The Wisconsin Technical College System Board today announced its finalists for the WTCS president position. The finalists are Robert Griggs and Layla Merrifield.

Skills Boost: WTCS Apprentices Receive $1.6M in Scholarships from Ascendium

Ascendium is pleased to announce 801 construction and industrial apprentices in the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) have been selected to receive a $2,000 Tools of the Trade scholarship this year. In its eleventh year, Ascendium’s Tools of the Trade Scholarship Program provides funding to apprentices for expenses related to their training, including the purchase of tools, equipment and clothing, tuition, and more. To date, the program has provided over $5 million in scholarships to just over 3,500 apprentices statewide.

WTCS Board Chair Announces Search Committee for System President

Wisconsin Technical College System Board Chair S. Mark Tyler today announced his appointments to the WTCS president search committee. Those members include WTCS Board members as well as representatives from college Board and leadership teams:

WTCS President Dr. Morna K. Foy announces retirement

MADISON – Today, Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) President Dr. Morna K. Foy announced her plans to retire later this year.

President Foy on “Tour of Excellence” to celebrate Wisconsin’s technical colleges

MADISON – Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) President Morna Foy has embarked on a statewide Tour of Excellence, which includes a visit to each of the state’s 16 technical colleges. The goal of the tour is to recognize and celebrate the technical college students, staff, instructors, alumni and business partners who connect each college to their communities.

Statement from System President Foy on Financial Aid Modernization Bill

Yesterday the Governor signed Senate Bill 380, the Financial Aid Modernization bill. This bill will increase access for students who want to attend college but need financial resources to do so. These changes will help Wisconsin students navigate federal and state financial aid processes and better recognize the changing nature of today’s students and their diverse higher education pathways.

Wisconsin Technical College System elects officers

MADISON – The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board elected its officers at the July 11 Board meeting hosted by Waukesha County Technical College in Pewaukee.

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