Mid-State Technical College named finalist for AACC 2026 Awards of Excellence
Mid-State Technical College is proud to announce it has been selected as one of six finalists nationwide in the 2026 American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Awards of Excellence in the category of Outstanding College Corporate Partnership. The designation recognizes the College’s partnerships in the campaign to raise $23M for the Wayne H. Bushman Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship (AMETA®) Center. Winners will be announced at the Awards of Excellence Gala held
Mid-State Technical College announces spring mid-term start options beginning March 2
It’s not too late to start at Mid-State Technical College, and students don’t have to do it alone. Mid-State is offering a wide range of spring mid-term start classes beginning March 2 through May 14, providing a flexible entry point for students ready to move forward with their education this spring. Courses are available in online, hybrid and in-person formats, making it easier for working adults, career changers and recent graduates to fit college into their lives. In addition to flexible scheduling,
Shared AI data program marks first step in Mid-State’s ‘AI Applied’ strategy
Mid-State Technical College and Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) today formalized a shared program agreement for the new AI Data Specialist associate degree. The program marks a strategic partnership designed to meet the growing demand for artificial intelligence and data analytics talent, particularly within Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector. The signing took place at Mid-State’s Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship (AMETATM) Center and reflects a collaborative
Mid-State’s economic impact influences lives of students and central Wisconsin economy
A new economic impact study shows Mid-State Technical College delivers significant value to students, taxpayers and the central Wisconsin economy. The analysis, conducted by Lightcast, a leading provider of labor market data and economic impact studies, found a strong net-positive return on investment and long-term benefits across the Mid-State district. According to the study, Mid-State added $180 million in income to the economies of Adams, Portage and Wood counties during the 2023–24 analysis year and
FOCUS receives $5,102 donation
FOCUS (Feeding Our Communities with United Services) received $5,102 this holiday season through Prevail Bank’s Holiday Matching Funds campaign, to help combat food insecurities in Wisconsin Rapids and surrounding communities. Monetary donations were accepted from the public (November 10 - December 5) and then doubled by Prevail Bank, up to $1,000. Prevail Bank’s contribution to the grand total was $1,000. (L to R) Prevail Bank’s President/CEO, Nathan Quinnell; VP Commercial Lending Officer, Brian
