A new statewide survey shows growing confidence in Wisconsin’s technical colleges, with two-thirds of Wisconsin residents holding a favorable opinion of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) and its colleges, including Mid-State Technical College. The results reinforce the role technical colleges play in delivering affordable, high-quality education aligned with workforce and employer needs across the state. The findings come from the Wisconsin Technical College System’s Statewide Public Perception
Mid-State Technical College is offering a new 63-credit AI Data Specialist associate of applied science degree this spring. The two-year program is shared with Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC), recognized for its AI expertise. Students will be able to complete the full program locally through a mix of online classes at WCTC and both in-person and online classes at Mid-State. AI data specialists transform complex information into solutions that help companies work smarter and use data responsibly
Mid-State Technical College’s fall 2025 graduates were recognized during the College’s biannual commencement ceremony on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus, Saturday, Dec. 13. Out of a class of 541 graduates across the College's campuses, over 150 crossed the stage to receive their diploma. “As you look back at your time here, I hope truly that you remember the moments that changed you,” said Mid-State President Dr. Shelly Mondeik in her address to the graduating class. “These are the moments that forged the