Mid-State Technical College names 2024 WTCS Student Ambassador
Mid-State Technical College Criminal Justice-Studies student Dylan Saylor has been selected as the College’s 2024 Student Ambassador to the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). Saylor was honored along with his ambassador peers from the state’s 16 technical colleges at a formal dinner April 18 in Wisconsin Dells, after a day of team building and leadership development. “Mid-State has been a huge step forward in my education and future,” Saylor said. “I am honored to be the 2024 Mid-State Ambassador
97 Mid-State Students receive ‘Tools of the Trade’ scholarship to help complete apprenticeships
Mid-State Technical College is proud to announce 97 construction and industrial trade apprentices received Tools of the Trade scholarships from Ascendium this year. Each apprentice received $2,000 to use toward the purchase of equipment, tools, clothing, tuition and other needs that help them complete the required education and training for their trade. Apprenticeships pair on-the-job training with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to “earn while they learn.” They are an alternative pathway to a
Registration now open for Mid-State’s summer and fall terms
Registration is now open for Mid-State Technical College’s summer and fall terms, and each semester brings its own set of opportunities. This summer, students can choose to start an associate degree, technical diploma or certificate with classes starting in May and June. Degree options include hospitality, university transfer and 20 business-related programs and certificates. Some programs can even be completed this summer, including Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician and Stainless Steel
Mid-State, partners seeking employers for job fair in Adams
Mid-State Technical College, in partnership with Adams-Friendship High School (AFHS), Adams County Economic Development, Adams County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and Gundersen Moundview Hospitals and Clinics, is seeking Adams area employers with summer and part-time opportunities for high school students. Mid-State and its partners are hosting a Workforce Professionalism Day for AFHS juniors on Thursday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A job fair will be held at the end of the event to connect AFHS
Mid-State to host seventh annual Wisconsin Writers Connect
Mid-State Technical College’s seventh annual Wisconsin Writers Connect will be hosted on the Colleges’ Stevens Point Campus on Tuesday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. The event will include a celebration of the winners of Mid-State’s writing contest, Write on the Money. The contest winners will have an opportunity to read from their winning entries. Chia Gounz Vang and Freesia McKee, two renowned Wisconsin authors, will also give readings from some of their most popular work. Chia Gounza Vang is a Hmong American
Mid-State’s School of Nursing achieves perfect NCLEX pass rate
Mid-State Technical College Nursing students have again achieved stellar results on the 2023 National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) exam, this time earning a pass rate of 100 percent in 2023, as reported by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing. The result is significantly higher than the national pass rate of 87.8 percent, highlighting the College’s commitment to producing highly qualified and competent nursing professionals who provide safe and effective care to individuals and
Mid-State’s diesel program receives highest level of program accreditation by the ASE
Mid-State Technical College’s Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician program is now accredited as a Heavy Truck program by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation. The diesel program designation confirms the program meets the strict industry standards required for accreditation in Master Truck Service Technology, the highest level of program accreditation recognized by the ASE. “We are proud to receive this high accreditation status from the ASE,” said Ryan Kawski,
Mid-State holds ribbon cutting for new LEAD Center
Mid-State Technical College gathered with students and partners from across the community to celebrate the opening of its new LEAD Center during a ribbon cutting ceremony on the Stevens Point Campus on April 1. The LEAD Center serves as Mid-State’s business management leadership home base, providing a venue to experience growth in leadership and management, workforce training and Mid-State’s academic programs. “LEAD” in the Center’s name stands for Lead, Engage, Aspire, Develop, with each area representing
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Mid-State to host third annual Central Wisconsin Farm Profitability Expo
Mid-State Technical College will host the third annual Central Wisconsin Farm Profitability Expo on Wednesday, April 24, at the Wisconsin Rapids Campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This in-person event is free to participants, thanks to funding provided by the Wood County Land and Water Conservation. Registration is required. The Farm Profitability Expo is designed to encourage profitable farming by building resiliency, diversifying farming operations, reducing inputs and increasing a farmer’s return on
Chet Laskowski tapped for statewide Distinguished Alumni Award
Mid-State Technical College alumnus Chet Laskoswki has earned statewide recognition for his contributions to technical education and the central Wisconsin community. Laskowski received the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association (WTCDBA) on March 22 during the organization’s meeting in Rhinelander, Wis. The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes a truly outstanding graduate out of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) who has demonstrated
Innovative technology and agriculture practices showcased at Mid-State’s Farm Tour
Mid-State Technical College’s annual Farm Tour brought nearly 150 people to the Marshfield area on Wednesday, March 13, to explore innovative technology options for family farms as they look to meet the agriculture demands of the future. This year’s tour included a showcase of Norm-E-Lane Farm Inc in Chili, Wis., owned by the Meissner family. In its 80-year history Norm-E-Lane has grown from 80 acres and milking cows by hand to 5,000 acres with 2,500 cows, 2,000 youngstock and high-tech feeding and
New Human Rights Committee Partnership
Aptiv, a provider of disability services headquartered in La Crosse, WI, and ODC, a provider headquartered in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, have partnered to create a collaborative Human Rights Committee that will work to preserve the due process rights of individuals receiving services and support from these agencies. This collaborative partnership will be the first Human Rights Committee created within Disability Service providers in the State of Wisconsin The Human Rights Committee is comprised of
Altmann Construction Co. Inc. Recognized for Construction Excellence
MADISON, WI – Addition to Matalco, Inc. is being recognized as one of the most impressive and unique construction projects completed in 2023. Altmann Construction received a Gold Projects of Distinction Award by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin for its work on the project. This pre-engineered metal building is a 115’ clear span structure with 45’ tall sidewalls, and a complex concrete foundation to support these loads. Working closely with a team including the owner, architect,
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The Hannah Center’s Rapids Tasting Tour
On Tuesday, April 16th, 2024, The Hannah Center will be hosting their fourth annual, Rapids Tasting Tour. The event will take place at Crossview Church located at 1000 E Riverview Expressway #120, Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Tickets are available now at www.hannahcenter.com. The evening will start with individual table custom designed charcuterie boards with an array of meats, cheeses, dried fruits, and other delectable appetizers. Appetizers come to us through; Mariani, IGA Quality Foods, and Nasonville Dairy
Mid-State hosts its annual FFA Career Development Events Competition
Mid-State Technical College welcomed middle and high school students active in FFA to compete in the annual agricultural technology FFA Career Development Events (CDE) competition on March 19. Over 750 students from across Wisconsin and Minnesota attended the competition, making it Mid-State’s largest FFA CDE event to date. The competition covered a range of contests, including forestry, floriculture, dairy cattle and livestock judging, vet science and more. Top ranking teams will qualify for the state FFA
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Unveil Exciting 2024 Baseball Season Schedule
Wisconsin Rapids, WI – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, a member of the Northwoods League, are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated 2024 season schedule. The 15th Wisconsin Rapids Rafters season will kick off on May 27th with an away game against the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, followed by Opening Day at Witter Field on May 28th, featuring a showdown against the Dock Spiders with the first pitch scheduled for 6:35 PM. This season promises an action-packed schedule with games scheduled Monday
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Rekindle ‘Hot Stove’ Event for a Return in 2024
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wi — The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are delighted to announce the eagerly awaited “Hot Stove” event, slated to take place at the Hotel Mead & Conference Center’s Ballroom on January 20, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. As the clock ticks towards the upcoming baseball season, the Rafters invite fans and community members to join them for an immersive experience, beginning with a lively Cocktail Hour at 6:00 PM with a cash bar. A buffet style dinner generously provided by Kellner Cafe, will
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