Mid-State celebrates Manufacturing Month with $5 Million investment in central Wisconsin workforce
Free training for incumbent manufacturing workers, employer engagement and student experiences highlight efforts to strengthen the region’s manufacturing talent pipeline Mid-State Technical College is celebrating Manufacturing Month this October with new opportunities for regional manufacturers, their employees and students, led by a $5 million federal investment that will provide eligible manufacturers with free workforce training and technical assistance. Mid-State was recently awarded a $5
Mid-State launches campaign for Nexus Public Safety Center
$2.5 million already raised toward transformational public safety education and training center serving central Wisconsin Mid-State Technical College, in partnership with the City of Stevens Point and public safety agencies throughout central Wisconsin, has officially launched the campaign for the Nexus Public Safety Center, a planned regional education and training complex designed to transform how future and current first responders prepare to serve their communities. The approximately $32
Mid-State expands career pathways with three new programs
New offerings respond to workforce needs in community health, therapeutic services and tree care Mid-State Technical College is expanding its career-focused education with three new programs designed to prepare students for emerging and in-demand roles in the region: Community Health Worker, Therapeutic Activity Specialist and Tree Health Specialist. The additions reflect Mid-State’s continued focus on developing education and training that responds to changing workforce needs while creating
It’s not too late to start: Mid-State offers new ways to learn this fall
Mid-term degree start and continuing education courses give learners flexible options to build skills, explore interests and make progress before the new year Missed the traditional August start of the college semester? It’s not too late to get started this fall at Mid-State Technical College. More than 100 undergraduate course sections begin in October and later this fall, giving students another opportunity to start or continue working toward a college credential without waiting until the spring
Mid-State launches new Fire Medic associate degree program
As communities recognize Firefighter Appreciation Month this September and the essential role firefighters play in protecting lives and property, Mid-State Technical College is expanding its public safety education with the launch of a new Fire Medic associate degree program designed to prepare students for careers on the front lines of fire and emergency medical response. The two-year, 65-credit associate in applied science degree combines fire service and paramedic education into one comprehensive
Your Wisconsin Rapids Salon Is Profitable — But Is It Financially Healthy?
Effective financial management for beauty salons means doing more than filling the appointment calendar — it means controlling expenses, diversifying revenue, and planning for the months when business slows. According to 2025 industry research, the U.S. beauty salon industry reached $48.0 billion in revenue across 121,144 companies, with average sales of $0.3 million per location. For salon owners in Wisconsin Rapids, the gap between strong revenue and genuine financial stability is where most of the real
