Mid-State Technical College celebrates dual milestones in Adams: fire training center opening and campus expansion groundbreaking
Mid-State Technical College marked two major milestones in Adams on Wednesday, Oct. 8, with the ribbon-cutting for the new Adams County Fire District Training Center and a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of programming at Mid-State’s Adams Campus. Community members, partners and Mid-State leadership gathered first at the Adams County Fire District, Station 1, to celebrate the launch of the region’s new fire training center. Later in the day, the College hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking at its
Mid-State Technical College named runner-up for national partnership award
Mid-State Technical College has been named runner-up for Transfr’s Trailblazer Power of Partnership Award, recognizing the College’s collaborations to build and equip the Wayne H. Bushman Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship (AMETA™) Center. The $23 million AMETA Center fundraising campaign, launched in 2019, united more than 300 business partners, donors and government bodies to make the 48,000-square-foot training facility a reality. The AMETA Center first welcomed students
New Business Management Academy brings college degrees into the halls of SPASH
A first-of-its-kind opportunity from Mid-State is now coming to Stevens Point Area Senior High (SPASH). Mid-State Technical College and the Stevens Point Area School District have partnered to launch the Business Management Academy, giving high school students the chance to earn a full associate degree in Business Management and real-world business experience, all before graduation. The new opportunity will be available starting fall 2026, ensuring participating SPASH students are job-ready in management,
Mid-State Technical College Nursing Program Ranked No. 1 in Wisconsin
Mid-State Technical College’s Nursing program has been named the top RN program in Wisconsin for 2026 by RegisteredNursing.org, rising to No. 1 for the first time after consistently ranking in the state’s top ten in recent years. RegisteredNursing.org praised Mid-State’s associate degree in nursing (ADN) for its hybrid learning model and strong student outcomes, noting the program’s 100 percent NCLEX pass rate in 2024 compared to the national average of 91.2 percent. The ranking evaluated 41 Wisconsin
Mid-State Technical College to launch night option for Early Childhood Professional program
Mid-State Technical College will launch a new night option for its Early Childhood Professional technical diploma program beginning in the spring 2026 semester. The format is designed to support working adults, parents and others who need flexibility while pursuing their education. The new option allows students to balance their careers, families and education with a manageable weekly schedule. Students gain hands-on training and knowledge to prepare for careers in childcare centers, preschools, Head Start
