WTCS publications provide useful information about the System, including consistently positive outcomes for students and employer partners.
We publish a variety of reports, some annually and others periodically. These reports range from providing basic facts about our colleges, students and programs (WTCS Fact Book) to providing detailed outcomes information that demonstrates the vital role Wisconsin's technical colleges play in Wisconsin communities and the state's economy (Graduate Outcomes, Five-Year Graduate Follow-up, Employer Satisfaction, Apprenticeship Completion, Dual Credit and Credit Transfer).
Apprenticeship Completion Report
Are you curious about how apprenticeships are shaping careers and futures? A recent survey of apprenticeship completers in Wisconsin has some exciting insights to share.
Guidebook
The Wisconsin Technical Colleges Guidebook is an invaluable resource for individuals exploring educational opportunities within Wisconsin’s technical college system. This comprehensive guide offers detailed information on the state’s 16 technical colleges and their extensive range of over 500 programs.
Fact Book: Student Data
Trend data for enrollments, demographics, outcomes and customized instruction and technical assistance for employers
Fact Book: Financial Data
The WTCS Fact Book: Financial Data details costs, revenues, and other financial data for Wisconsin's 16 public, two-year technical colleges.
Justice-Involved Information
The Wisconsin Technical College System delivers high-quality educational opportunities for justice-involved individuals, leading to sustainable income and postsecondary pathways that support lifelong learning.
5-Year Graduate Follow-Up
Employment outcomes and career advancement for technical college graduates five years post-graduation
Parents Guide
You want the best for your child, especially when it comes to important decisions about the future. When your child attends a Wisconsin technical college, be assured they will have outstanding educational and social opportunities.
Employer Satisfaction
WTCS surveys the employers that hire our grads, who evaluate technical college programs and graduates’ skills
Credit Transfer
Summary of credits transferred to Wisconsin technical colleges, as well as from technical colleges to our many four-year colleges and university partners
Dual Credit
Overview of Wisconsin high school students earning dual credits from technical colleges, number of credits earned, and the value of those credits
Action Research
To inform education practices and policies, the WTCS institutional research team conducts action research projects. An action research project analyzes a specific question (or set of questions) to provide insight that is actionable for improving student success and closing student equity gaps.
Adult Education
The mission of the technical colleges is to help people find the skills they need to find the career that best suits them. Often times that can mean helping people learn to speak English or learn reading and writing. Adult high school, adult education and English as a second language courses are provided at Wisconsin's technical colleges for no cost to the learners.
Strategic Directions
Mission, Vision, Values, Directions and Goals for the Wisconsin Technical College System
Workforce Advancement Training (WAT) Grants
Workforce Advancement Training (WAT) grants can help offset your customized training costs. Working with your local technical college, you can explore whether a WAT grant may work to meet your training needs.
Strengthening Career and Technical Education in the 21st Century Act
The Strengthening Career and Technical Education in the 21st Century Act is a federal grant program that invests in both secondary and postsecondary career and technical education (CTE).
Biennial Report
Report to the Wisconsin Legislature, detailing the System's structure and outcomes for the most recent biennium
News
Media Advisory: WTCS, UWS, WAICU to address potential changes to federal financial aid
Leaders from the Wisconsin Technical College System, Universities of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities will hold a joint news conference on Thursday, May 22, to address potential changes to federal financial aid programs.
From Training to Career: Ascendium Equips Hundreds of Apprentices with Tools of the Trade Scholarship
Wisconsin employers struggle to find, attract, and keep qualified employees, especially in skilled labor occupations where individuals need specialized training for in-demand jobs. Apprenticeships can offer a solution to employers who face shortages of skilled labor by allowing them to create their own highly skilled workforce. According to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards (Wisconsin DWD-BAS), over 3,000 employers are currently involved in Wisconsin apprenticeship. These employers train thousands of registered apprentices annually in around 200 occupations, with new occupations approved regularly as employment needs shift over time.
WTCS celebrates Aspen Prize winner Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
MADISON – The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) is proud to celebrate Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, of one of its 16 colleges, for winning the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.