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
Mid-State Technical College named 2025 Member of the Year by HOW Chamber
The Heart of Wisconsin (HOW) Chamber of Commerce has named Mid-State Technical College its 2025 Member of the Year, reserved for businesses who exemplify the qualities of a dedicated and engaged chamber supporter. The award was presented at HOW’s 77th Annual Meeting Awards Banquet on Thursday, March 6, in Wisconsin Rapids. Member of the Year candidates have consistently demonstrated regular attendance, and active involvement in various chamber events throughout the year. These businesses not only attend
Mid-State Technical College hosts Farm Tour and Wisconsin Technical College System Ag Day Celebration
Mid-State Technical College hosted this year’s Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Ag Day Celebration in conjunction with its annual Farm Tour on Tuesday, March 11. Participants experienced a day dedicated to celebrating agriculture in Wisconsin while exploring the latest technology and agricultural practices designed to enhance farming operations. The event was attended by local and state leaders, educators, students, industry representatives, farmers and professionals. “This event is about so much
Mid-State to host fourth annual Central Wisconsin Farm Profitability Expo
Mid-State Technical College will host the fourth annual Central Wisconsin Farm Profitability Expo on Wednesday, April 30, at the Wisconsin Rapids Campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The in-person expo is the result of a partnership with UW-Madison Extension, Wisconsin Potato Vegetable Growers Association, regional watershed groups, nonprofit organizations, Wood County Land and Water Conservation staff and agricultural and natural resource specialists. The Farm Profitability Expo is designed to encourage
Mid-State Technical College wins Bellwether Showcase Award
Mid-State Technical College has been selected for the Showcase Award in the category of Planning, Governance and Finance at the Bellwether College Consortium’s 31st Annual Community College Futures Assembly (CCFA). The competition and awards ceremony were held in San Antonio, Texas, in late February. The annual Bellwether award competition honors innovative community college programs and practices that address critical issues facing community colleges across the country. The judged Bellwether Finalist
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