Meat Cutting and Butchery grant funding continues at Mid-State
Grant funding for Mid-State Technical College’s Meat Cutting and Butchery certificate will continue this spring, making the program free for the next cohort of students starting in January. Funding for the certificate is provided by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Meat Talent Development Grant. The five-month Meat Cutting and Butchery certificate will be offered partially online and partially in-person at Auburndale High School. In-person classes will be held
Bauernfeind Business Technologies Donates Copier to Taylor County WI Humane Society
MEDFORD, WI -- Bauernfeind Business Technologies (BBT), Marshfield, proudly announces the donation of a color copier to the Taylor County WI Humane Society (TCHS). “We are excited to partner with TCHS and help them fulfill their mission to educate the public on responsible pet ownership and serve as a no-kill shelter,” explains Thomas Bauernfeind, owner of Bauernfeind Business Technologies, Inc. TCHS Director Scott Schultz is excited to get the device. They have been using an inkjet copier,
Spring and winterim registration now open at Mid-State
Registration is now open for Mid-State Technical College’s winterim and spring terms. The College is emphasizing its ability to help new and continuing students find a perfect fit for their life and career goals. Winterim classes begin Jan. 2 and spring classes begin Jan. 20. Students can earn up to four credits in just three weeks during the winterim term with over 50 course sections being offered. Winterim is an opportunity to lighten the spring credit load or get ahead in program credits. It is also a
Community invited to Mid-State’s AMETA Center Open House
Mid-State Technical College will host a community open house at their newly opened Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship (AMETA™) Center on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. Attendees will learn about the programs and resources offered at the AMETA Center, tour the state-of-the-art facility and meet with staff and program faculty. The AMETA Center provides four main labs featuring manufacturing and engineering equipment used by industry as well as eight classrooms. It is
Mid-State Veterans Club to host Veterans Day event
The Mid-State Technical College Veterans Club will host its annual Veterans Day event on Monday, Nov. 11, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Stevens Point Downtown Campus. The event will honor veterans for their service and all community members are invited to attend. The Veterans Day event will feature remarks from United States Coast Guard veteran Gunner Pohl of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). A flag ceremony and rifle salute will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by a pinning ceremony for veterans in
Dale Bergman is New Facilities Manager
MOSINEE, WI, S.C. Swiderski (SCS) is thrilled to announce the promotion of Dale Bergman to Facilities Manager. Dale joined SCS just over six months ago as the Safety and Compliance Manager, he brought with him a wealth of experience in construction, trades, facilities, grounds, transportation, and safety. His passion for safety and experience bringing facility projects to life make him a great fit for our most tenured department. As the Facilities Manager, Dale is responsible for safeguarding SCS's
Mid-State to host the 2024 Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Leadership Conference
Mid-State Technical College will host the 2024 Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Leadership (WWHEL) Conference on Wednesday, Nov. 13, and Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Wisconsin Rapids Campus. All who work in higher education and interested in career advancement and networking are invited to attend. This year’s WWHEL Conference, The CEO of You: Pairing Balance with the Life You Desire, will focus on work-life balance, career development and wellness. "We are honored here at Mid-State to host this year’s
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Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Rekindle ‘Hot Stove’ Event for a Return in 2024
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