Mid-State brings back popular Metal Mania free summer training program
Mid-State Technical College will again host its free Metal Mania machining training program this summer. The five-credit local certificate, Metal Mania: Milling, is fully sponsored by the Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship and will run from June 9 to July 31. The 10 available seats for the free training are open to high school and college students as well as those interested in the field of machining. Learners will complete courses in safety, measurement and layout, milling machines, and Computer Numerical
111 Mid-State apprentices receive ‘Tools of the Trade’ scholarship from Ascendium
A record 111 Mid-State Technical College 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 to 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 offer an alternative pathway to a
Mid-State Technical College announces grant extension to expand meat cutting and butchery programming
Mid-State Technical College is expanding its meat cutting and butchery programming, thanks to an extension of its Meat Talent Development Grant awarded by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Building upon the success of existing initiatives, this updated grant will support expanded activities, enabling the College to implement an inclusive strategy for community access to meat training while fostering innovation and sustainability in the field. The expansion plan
Mid-State announces scholarship for Respiratory Therapy program
Mid-State Technical College is now accepting applications for two scholarships for new students enrolling in the Respiratory Therapy program in fall 2025. This $1,000 scholarship opportunity is provided by the National Board for Respiratory Care. The Respiratory Therapy Scholarship aims to support and encourage future healthcare professionals pursuing a career in respiratory therapy. The Respiratory Therapy program at Mid-State prepares students to employ scientific principles to identify, treat and
Mid-State to host alumni event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Stevens Point Downtown Campus
Mid-State Technical College alumni are invited to an event on Wednesday, April 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. to celebrate 10 years of the Stevens Point Downtown Campus. Hosted by the Mid-State Technical College Foundation, Inc., the event will be held at the LEAD Center on the Stevens Point Downtown Campus. At the event, 10 alumni will be honored for their contributions to their fields and communities. The event will also feature special remarks, opportunities to reconnect with former classmates and faculty and a
Mid-State announces $5,000 ‘Big Decision Scholarship’ for high school seniors
Applications are now being accepted for Mid-State Technical College’s $5,000 “Big Decision Scholarship.” The scholarship is a limited-time opportunity for 2025 high school seniors undecided on their path after graduation to help make the decision easier. To be eligible, applicants must be graduating high school in 2025 and admitted to Mid-State. Funding for the scholarship is provided by the Mid-State Technical College Foundation, Inc. The scholarship winner will be announced at the Admit Day celebration
Registration now open for Mid-State’s summer and fall 2025 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, June and July. Nine new business foundational certificates are now available to students starting this summer, including Business Communications Foundations and Human Resources Foundations. Several programs can be completed this summer, such as
High school seniors invited to Mid-State’s Admit Day celebration
Mid-State Technical College is inviting all high school seniors in its district to its annual Admit Day celebration event on Friday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus. Admit Day is the symbolic beginning of a student’s college career and a celebration of their decision to enroll at Mid-State. At the event, students will receive a certificate of admission, tour campus, meet with their advisor and get to know their program instructors. “We are so excited to host these new
Mid-State video series highlights the AMETA experience
Mid-State Technical College is showcasing the Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship (AMETA™) Center experience with a series of program videos. “We are excited to showcase the skill-based learning of our AMETA Center programs,” said Ryan Kawski, dean of the School of Applied Technology. “For those who can’t make it to an in-person tour, the video series is a great way to see what happens in the Center’s classrooms and labs. We’re also proud to feature our instructors who bring
Mid-State hosts 2025 FFA Career Development Events competition
Mid-State Technical College welcomed middle and high school students active in FFA to compete in the FFA Career Development Events (CDE) competition on March 18 on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus. Over 800 students from Wisconsin joined in the event. 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 competition later this spring. "Each year, the FFA CDEs coincide with
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