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wisconsin's technical colleges We are futuremakers

Your life, your time, your college.

YOUR CAREER AWAITS Wisconsin’s technical colleges are transforming the traditional concept of higher education into a more modern approach. Greater ﬂexibility and more delivery options remove barriers and beneﬁt more students and employers. Wisconsin’s technical colleges offer more types of programs, diplomas and degrees than ever before. Whether you want to try your hand at a career-focused course that interests you, to refresh your current job skills, build up your resume through industry certification or begin an entirely new career, you’re at the right place.

The technical colleges offer the skills employers need and the flexibility to manage your education alongside your busy life. Delivery options are expanding too, so you can vary the pace and timing of your classes. Some programs include short-term, intensive training sessions (sometimes called ‘boot camps’) to help you learn a lot on a short timeline. Many courses offer evening and off-peak learning opportunities, and many are available online. The technical colleges help you reach your educational goals on your schedule, with minimal disruptions to your other commitments and responsibilities. Whatever you choose, you can be confident your degree-based credits will apply to future degrees through technical colleges or through our 600-plus programto-program transfer agreements through the UW Colleges and Universities.

*APPRENTICESHIP Apprenticeship is paid on-the-

*TECHNICAL DIPLOMA Technical diploma programs deliver hands-on learning and are offered at all of Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges.

job training combined with some course work on the way to ‘journey’ status in a trade.

*TRANSFER TRANSFER TO A 4-YEAR

COLLEGE

YOUR CAREER STARTS HERE

Launched in June 2014, our Universal Transfer Agreement now provides more transfer opportunities to all 4-year UW institutions.

*CERTIFICATE Certificates meet employers’ custom needs for skilled employees in business, health, trade, industry and other areas.

YOU’VE MADE IT!

*SHORT-TERM PROGRAM These programs focus on custom skills related to specific jobs and can often take less than one year to complete.

*ADVANCED TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE This specialized certificate meets employers’ custom needs for highly-skilled employees in business, health, trade and industry areas.

*ASSOCIATE DEGREE

*CAREER INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE

All Wisconsin technical colleges offer two-year programs requiring

Discover your interests and abilities with our

about 60 semester credits leading to an associate degree.

10-Minute Online Career Interest Questionnaire. wistechcolleges.org/explorecareers/career-interest-questionnaire

Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates Your Career Awaits Education that Works for You World-Class Education Affordable and Excellent Value Student Services Pathways for Success College Credit for High School Students Wisconsin Education Fairs Find a College That's Right for You Blackhawk Technical College Chippewa Valley Technical College Fox Valley Technical College Gateway Technical College Lakeshore Technical College Madison College Mid-State Technical College Milwaukee Area Technical College Moraine Park Technical College Nicolet College Northcentral Technical College Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Southwest Tech Waukesha County Technical College Western Technical College Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Easy Application Instructions Apply Now (Application) New Opportunities Ahead A Guide to Your Many Options

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Your life, your time, your college.

YOUR CAREER AWAITS

There is much more to a technical college education than just a diploma or a degree. Besides great career potential, the following will help ensure success. BUILDING SKILLS with hands-on, real-world experience under the guidance of expert instructors who want to see you succeed. GAINING CONFIDENCE TO SUCCEED in your career, because you’ve already seen what you will be doing, and you’ve done it.

BOLSTERING FUTURE TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES by banking credits. So down the road, if you find yourself wanting more education, your previous credits will transfer, saving time and money.

NEW GRADUATES' MEDIAN SALARIES

(Median means that half the respondents earned more than this) $10,000

$20,000

$30,000

CRIMINAL JUSTICE - LAW ENFORCEMENT

$61,355

WEB/SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

through social activities, clubs, professional and personal development opportunities. Students can become as active on campus as they want and make a difference in their lives and others too.

$35,450

ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION

advisors, classmates and internships that will become resources on your path toward future success.

ROUNDING OUT THE OVERALL STUDENT EXPERIENCE

$38,347

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

$58,028 $33,319

$50,998

$30,000 $42,566

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

$65,579

GAS UTILITY CONSTRUCTION & SERVICE

$49,450

COMPUTER SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST AGRI-BUSINESS/SCIENCE TECH. MARKETING

$31,500 $31,198 $44,532

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

$36,189

ELECTRONICS NETWORK SPECIALIST DENTAL HYGIENIST NURSING - ASSOCIATE DEGREE

45K+

$43,677

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - PARAMEDIC

30K+

$42,221

RADIOGRAPHY

$43,500

INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY SPECIALIST PARALEGAL

$60,000

$44,197

BIO-MEDICAL ELECTRONICS

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY

ensures a path to student success, including academic support services, individual attention from instructors, student groups, and more. In fact, smaller class sizes mean increased interaction and meaningful connections with instructors.

$50,000

$41,597

MECHANICAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

MAKING INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS through instructors,

LEVERAGING THE FULL RANGE OF SERVICES

$40,000

$37,177 $36,000 $49,500 $49,604

Source: Wisconsin Technical College System Graduate Outcomes, Median Salaries for 2014 Graduates

97%

OF WISCONSIN'S TECHNICAL COLLEGE GRADUATES ARE

SATISFIED OR VERY SATISFIED WITH THEIR EDUCATION

MEDIAN SALARY

FOR WISCONSIN'S TECHNICAL COLLEGE GRADUATES WITH AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE:

37,440

FOR ALL OTHER DEGREES, THE MEDIAN IS

35,000

Education that works for you,

NOW AND IN THE FUTURE! A two-year associate degree can be a stepping stone toward establishing yourself within an industry, or it could be part of a pathway to even more education in the future.

SUCCESS!

At technical colleges,

FEWER CREDITS ARE REQUIRED OVERALL. That means you

SPEND LESS AND

YOUR OPTIONS JUST GET BETTER! You now have

more opportunities to

START EARNING FASTER.

97%

OF GRADUATES ARE

SATISFIED OR

VERY SATISFIED

WITH THEIR TECHNICAL

TRAINING

Source: Graduate Outcomes Report

TRANSFER to 4-YEAR COLLEGES

New in 2014: "UNIVERSAL TRANSFER AGREEMENT" provides BA CH ELO R’S DE additional transfer opportunities between Wisconsin's Technical Colleges GR EE and the UW Colleges s h ortterm p rog ra m and Universities. ASSOCIATE • DEGREE

in ter n sh ip SHORT-TERM PROGRAM

APPRENTICESHIP

35,000

MEDIAN SALARY

6 MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION

FOR ALL DEGREE TYPES

Two-year college transfer students

PERFORM AS WELL OR BETTER

than other students at four-year institutions

Source: "Improving Student Transfer from Community Colleges to Four-Year Institutions" College Board

26,000

48%

TECHNICAL COLLEGE CREDIT while still in HIGH SCHOOL

OVER 5 YEARS

NEARLY

MORE THAN YEAR 1

600 YEAR 2

PROGRAM

GROWTH (NATIONAL)

TO PROGRAM BETWEEN YEAR 4 YEAR 5

YEAR 3

TRANSFERS

44%

OUR NEW GRADUATE WISCONSIN’S

TECHNICAL $53,114

MEDIAN SALARY

COLLEGES

98,000

the number of students who received

TECHNICAL COLLEGE CREDITS while still in HIGH SCHOOL Source: 2014 WTCS Client Reporting

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SNO4-YEAR ITAPUCCO

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AVERAGE

COLLEGES LACIN HCET A ERIUQER NOITACUDE EGELLOC

SALARY

77,100 JOBS PROJECTED IN 2020 (NATIONAL)

OVER

TRANSFER

9 OUT OF 10

AGREEMENTS

GROWTH (NATIONAL)

38%

graduates are

EMPLOYED Source: Wisconsin Technical College System Graduate Outcomes Report

within 6 months

GROWTH

48%

93% OUR NEW GRADUATE MEDIAN SALARY

$49,916

TECHNICAL COLLEGE GRADS GROWTH (NATIONAL)

44%

OVER 5 YEARS

OUR NEW GRADUATE MEDIAN SALARY

$53,114

OF EMPLOYERS ARE

SATISFIED OR VERY SATISFIED DENTAL HYGIENIST WITH THE EDUCATION AND Shine and polish teeth, examine TRAINING OF TECHNICAL gums, take x-rays, and track patients

COLLEGE GRADUATES

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

Source: Wisconsin Technical College System Graduate Outcomes Report

250,300 JOBS PROJECTED IN 2020 (NATIONAL)

OF THE FASTEST GROWING

OCCUPATIONS 26% $49,567 GROWTH (NATIONAL)

OUR NEW GRADUATE MEDIAN SALARY

REQUIRE A TECHNICAL

YEAR 3

MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER Perform ultrasounds to generate YEAR 4 YEAR 5 images for patient diagnosis

77,100 JOBS PROJECTED IN 2020 (NATIONAL)

GROWTH (NATIONAL)

44%

OUR NEW GRADUATE MEDIAN SALARY

$53,114

GROWTH (NATIONAL)

38%

OUR NEW GRADUATE MEDIAN SALARY

$49,916

COLLEGE EDUCATION

OF THE FASTEST GROWING

OCCUPATIONS REQUIRE A TECHNICAL

COLLEGE EDUCATION

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics: Economic News Release. “Employment Projections 2012-2020 Summary"

NURSING (ASSOCIATE DEGREE) Assess, monitor and record patient health, care, and medication

MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER Perform ultrasounds to generate images for patient diagnosis

DENTAL HYGIENIST Shine and polish teeth, examine gums, take x-rays, and track patients

3,449,300 JOBS PROJECTED IN 2020 (NATIONAL)

77,100 JOBS PROJECTED IN 2020 (NATIONAL)

250,300 JOBS PROJECTED IN 2020 (NATIONAL)

OF THE FASTEST GROWING OCCUPATIONS,

2/3

REQUIRE A TECHNICAL COLLEGE EDUCATION

98% MORE THAN

OF COMPANIES

SAY WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGES' CUSTOMIZED TRAINING MEETS OR EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS.

REAL-WORLD

INSTRUCTORS

TEACH CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY

Source: WTCS Five-Year Longitudinal Follow-up

Providing every student with a

WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION Rapidly changing technology connects us now more than ever. It makes our world smaller yet more complex, and offers students the tools to succeed in today's job market. Wisconsin technical colleges help you succeed in today's modern, fast-paced world. As industry and technology change, our employer partnerships become even more valuable to students. Our instructors are industry experts with graduate-level academic chops. Their well-rounded experience helps students develop technical and professional skills with the book smarts employers need and expect. Imagine strolling through commencement with loads of confidence; perhaps even a job offer. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible when you know employers endorse and value the relevant, hands-on experience and global perspective technical colleges offer. It's not uncommon to meet students who have job offers prior to graduation.

WISCONSIN TECH CONNECT PROVIDES FREE JOB PLACEMENT SUPPORT, CONNECTING GRADUATES TO EMPLOYERS

Affordability + credit transfer =

TREMENDOUS VALUE

Big dreams don't need to have big price tags—a two-year associate degree can establish you within an industry or save signiﬁcant scratch ($) on the ﬁrst two years of your college education. TUITION AND FEES

Tuition at Wisconsin’s technical colleges costs less than at other colleges and universities. Tuition costs are the same for each of the 16 technical colleges. Effective with the 2015 summer session, tuition is as follows: WISCONSIN RESIDENT: DEGREE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAM COLLEGE TRANSFER PROGRAM

$128.40 per credit $173.75 per credit

OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENT: DEGREE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAM COLLEGE TRANSFER PROGRAM

$192.60 per credit $260.63 per credit

Tuition is subject to change by WTC System Board action prior to the beginning of the new academic year. Books are an additional cost, as are other tools you may need for particular programs. Other incidental fees may apply, depending on your choice of college and program.

of GRADUATES find a JOB

90%

within SIX MONTHS for

1/4 the COSTof a 4-YEAR DEGREE

roughly

in half the time

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2012

SPEND LESS

AVERAGE COST OF COLLEGE TUITION

and fees for full-time undergraduate in the United States.

TWO-YEAR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS TWO-YEAR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS FOUR-YEAR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS FOUR-YEAR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS ALL FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES ALL FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES

MEDIAN SALARY

ONLY ONLY

$3,347 $9,308

$9,139 $16,789 $21,109 $23,066

Source: The College Board (2015)

SPEND LESS

EARN MORE

for associate degree graduates right out of college.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE GRADUATES ASSOCIATE DEGREE GRADUATES

$37,000 $37,440 Source: Graduate Outcomes Report (2014 graduates)

EA MO

1/4

in 1/2 the time

49% 90% 1/4

of FULL-TIME

STUDENTS

ABOUT

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OF STUDENTS WHO EARN AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE FROM

D A 2-YEAR COLLEGE

A TWO-YEAR PUBLIC

FINANCIAL AID COLLEGE

to four-year colleges a 2-YEAR with an associate degree COLLEGE are more likely to complete a

BACHELOR'S AID DEGREE RECEIVE FINANCIAL

in four years.

Source: "Trends in Community College Education" 2011 College Board

77%

Source: Community College Research Center, 2014

ABOUT

COLLEGE GOAL WISCONSIN

College Goal Wisconsin visits more than 30 locations throughout Wisconsin on February 10, 13, 17, 20, 24 and 27, 2016. At this free event, financial aid administrators and other volunteers assist students and families filling out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For details on what to bring and locations, go to WHO ATTEND A 2-YEAR COLLEGE CollegeGoalWi.org.

RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID

61%

DETERMINING FINANCIAL AID

Most financial aid is based on the “need” or ability of of49% GRADUATES the student’s family to contribute toward the cost of higher students may still qualify find aeducation. JOBHowever, within for other forms of financial aid, such as unsubsidized loans and merit-based scholarships, regardless of SIX MONTHS

need. The largest share of direct educational cost is tuition, but fees, room, board, books, supplies, and personal expenses are also considerations. Many factors determine the level of aid students receive, including family income, assets, the number of family members in college, etc. You will not know if you are eligible for financial aid unless you apply. It’s well worth the effort.

for ROUGHLY

the COST of a

4-YEAR DEGREE

and visit in 1/2 the time studentaid.ed.gove FINANCIAL AID OPTIONS Go online

For general information about federal student aid programs, eligibility and the application process, consult “Student Aid on the Web,” sponsored by the Visit studentaid.ed.gov U.S. Department of Education at studentaid.ed.gov. Students need to fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 for enrollment the following fall.

49%

OF STUDENTS WHO EARN

AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE FROM A TWO-YEAR PUBLIC COLLEGE

Source: National Center for Education Statisitcs (2012-2013)

YOU

COLLABORATIVE (SHARED) PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL AID

Collaborative (shared) programs allow students to enroll in a program and take some of the coursework ABOUT at their local college. It gives students access to more programs, but it might also require the student to complete some of the coursework through another college campus. Students must apply for financial aid at the college granting the degree/diploma, which will process and pay out the financial aid to the student. Students applying for financial aid will complete a Financial Aid Collaborative Program agreement. As funds may be limited, interested students should contact the technical college Financial Aid OfficeOFfor assistance STUDENTS WHO EARN AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE FROM and to confirm enrollment details. A TWO-YEAR PUBLIC

77%

61% COLLEGE

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit fafsa.ed.gov Call 1-800-4FED-AID; or TDD 1-800-730-8913 for the hearing impaired Information on state aid is available at the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board website at heab.state.wi.us

Awide array of services help

STUDENTS BALANCE BUSY LIVES The technical colleges are committed to all students; through enrollment, retention and successful program completion. While students will be challenged to manage their goals and accomplishments, they will not be left behind where obstacles to their success may exist. Students arrive at the technical colleges amid various life and career stages, from high school to post-retirement. Realizing this, we offer a wide range of services to help ensure student success, including: Interpreting/Tutoring/Mentoring Career counseling and planning Academic advising and support Transition services for dislocated workers and displaced homemakers Assistance transitioning from basic skills to occupational programs Day, evening, weekend, and online classes Employment assistance, including a dedicated job placement website Services and support for returning adult students, support for nontraditional careers Credit for work/Life experience Student success and advocacy services Summer pre-college programs Free online job search for graduates and employers

Students with disabilities have access to assistance in the form of: Academic advising Adaptive/Assistive technology Campus tours Case management Enlargement/Braille print materials Financial aid and application assistance FM amplification/Interpreters Tutorial/Studying skills services

Mobility assistance Note taking Preferential seating Readers/Writers/Scribes Special needs counseling Taped texts/Materials TDD/TYY phone access Testing accommodations

Instructor liaisons Please contact the disability services coordinator at the college you plan to attend to access special assistance or accommodations.

In addition, we help students balance life and education with a number of services: Academic and career counseling Drug and alcohol counseling or referrals Tutoring

Student clubs and organizations Distance and flexible learning options

WISCONSIN'S TECHNICAL COLLEGES OFFER BOTH

ONLINE CLASSES AND

FACE-TO-FACE INSTRUCTION TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ALL OUR STUDENTS

STUDENT

SUCCESS

IS OUR INSTRUCTORS'

PRIORITY

13 13

New approches to a flexible education;

PATHWAYS FOR SUCCESS There are many options to help you along the path to your career. You can always start small and build on your success. Career Pathways helps maximize your education investment, one step at a time. The idea is to make your education as efficient as possible, so you can earn a certificate and then turn it into a technical degree, or earn a technical degree and then turn it into an associate degree. If life gets complicated and you veer off the path, your education should be flexible and offer enough options that you can make adjustments along the way without having to sacrifice all you’ve already done. The Career Pathways idea allows you to take a break from school for other responsibilities and jump back in when you’re ready. You can benefit from your past work and education experience while applying your credits toward future educational milestones, perhaps a bachelor’s degree or beyond.

HIGH SCHOOL

SULLIVAN

On his parents' urging, Sullivan attended the university immediately after high school. He left after one year to attend his technical college and follow his dreams of becoming a paramedic. YOUTH OPTIONS DUAL CREDIT YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP

OSCAR

Oscar worked at a dry cleaning business but struggled in part because his English was limited. He is mechanically inclined and started taking welding-related courses while becoming fluent in English.

The path you take may not always be direct, but if you know you can carry your previous work with you, it may be a lot more approachable. Employers are waiting for you. Are you ready?

UNDER/ UNEMPLOYED

NICOLE

Nicole is a single mom who never graduated from high school. After several years being unemployed, she pursued her GED and certified nursing assistant degree at the same time, then earned her associate degree in nursing.

LAID OFF LOW SKILL

TIPS FOR GOING BACK TO SCHOOL

If you've lost your job, go to jobupwisconsin.com for additional help

UNIVERSITY

ASHLEY

Ashley took technical college classes while in high school and completed her associate degree in accounting at age 19. She then went on to earn her bachelor's degree in accounting.

Contact your local technical college, go to wistechcolleges.org/map Research the types of programs available and determine what you’re passionate about pursuing as a career Visit the college website to learn about the requirements for admission

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

Visit one of the college campuses to get a feel for what it is like

ALEXIS

TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Alexis received a 4-year degree in psychology and ended up working a year in a low-skilled job. She attended her technical college and completed an associate degree in web development.

While you’re on campus, talk to other students to find out about their experiences or talk with friends and relatives about their experiences at a technical college Determine the level of commitment for you to attend, especially if your schedule will include a full-time job, family obligations, etc Evaluate your level of access to technology. If you do not have computer access or knowledge of how to use one, the college can help you get the access or training you need Investigate your financial aid options. Talk to your college financial aid office regarding your options for paying for college

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION TECHNICAL DIPLOMA LIBERAL ARTS ASSOCIATE DEGREE GENERAL EDUCATION DIPLOMA (GED)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER

There are many opportunities to

TRANSFER to 4-YEAR COLLEGES.

EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION

92%

of our graduates are

EMPLOYED

within 6 MONTHS

SUCCESS

Nearly

9 OUT OF 10 graduates are

A FLEXIBLE, AFFORDABLE

EDUCATION 340,000 FOR

STUDENTS

28,780

TOTAL DEGREES, DIPLOMAS, APPRENTICESHIPS AND CAREER PATHWAYS CERTIFICATES (2012)

WISCONSIN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EARNED

98,091 COLLEGE CREDITS THROUGH

WISCONSIN'S TECHNICAL COLLEGES

College Credit for High School Students

YOUR FUTURE BEGINS TODAY

Get a jump start on your career and gather high school and college credits at the same time, at no cost. Just another reason Wisconsin’s technical colleges are the ideal launching pad for your higher education and career. Dual credit (also called advanced standing or transcripted credit) provides over 25,000 Wisconsin students the opportunity to take college-level coursework in high school. These students have a head start on college credits while fulfilling high school graduation requirements. Explore the many opportunities to earn college credit in high school: http://www.wistechcolleges.org/preparing-college. More than 2,500 high school juniors and seniors attend a Wisconsin technical college to take courses not offered in high school. Given school board approval, students earn credits toward high school graduation and a college degree. The school district pays for tuition and books as long as you do not fail or drop the course. YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR YOUTH OPTIONS IF YOU: Attend a public high school in Wisconsin and have completed 10th grade. Are in good academic standing and meet course entry requirements. Have an acceptable disciplinary record and do not meet the legal definition of a “child-at-risk;” and Have written approval from your parent or guardian.

Counselors at your high school and the technical college will work with you and your parent(s) or guardian to provide forms and help you participate in Youth Options. Notify your high school district that you seek enrollment for fall by March 1; for spring, notify the school district by October 1. Get more information on Youth Options at wistechcolleges.org. Your high school may allow you to take courses from various career clusters to prepare you for enrollment in technical college programs. This includes two years of high school courses and often allows students to earn college credit while still in high school. With the increased focus on clusters, pathways and programs of study, the 2+2 option also helps students complete their Academic Career Plan. There are some formal written articulation agreements that link a high school to both technical and four-year colleges. These are called “2+2+2” agreements. For example, at Algoma High School, a student interested in childcare could begin taking technical college courses at the high school. The student may then enroll in the Early Childhood associate degree program at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) and apply those credits directly to similar programs at UW-Green Bay or UW-Oshkosh.

Meet us in person at a local

WISCONSIN EDUCATION FAIR Bring your questions, meet our fantastic staff, and begin planning your future! These free events offer prospective students and parents “one-stop shopping” to meet with staff from technical colleges and other post-secondary institutions in one central location. Pre-register at gotocollegefairs.com to print off your Wisconsin Education Fair bar code. Registration for FALL WEFs opens in the middle of April. Visit wefs.org for locations and details.

WEEK 3: SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 2, 2015

WEEK 1: SEPTEMBER 14-18, 2015 Monday, September 14th

Ashland

9:00-11:00 am

Monday, September 28th

Sheboygan

9:00-11:00 am

Tuesday, September 15th

Minocqua

9:00-11:00 am

Tuesday, September 29th

Fond du Lac

9:00-11:00 am

Tuesday, September 15th

Wausau

6:30-8:30 pm

Tuesday, September 29th

Menasha

6:30-8:30 pm

Wednesday, September 16th

Wausau

9:00-11:00 am

Wednesday, September 30th

Oshkosh

9:00-11:00 am

Wednesday, September 16th

De Pere

6:30-8:30 pm

Thursday, October 1st

Sun Prairie

9:00-11:00 am

Thursday, September 17th

De Pere

9:00-11:00 am

Thursday, October 1st

Sun Prairie

6:30-8:30 pm

Friday, September 18th

Marinette

9:00-11:00 am

Friday, October 2nd

WI Rapids

9:00-11:00 am

WEEK 2: 2 SEPTEMBER 21-25, 2015 Monday, September 21st

Delavan-Darien

9:00-11:00 am

Monday, October 5th

Platteville

9:00-11:00 am

Monday, September 21st

New Berlin

6:30-8:30 pm

Tuesday, October 6th

La Crosse

9 am-1:30 pm

Tuesday, September 22nd

Kenosha

9:00-11:00 am

Wednesday, October 7th

Eau Claire

9:00-11:00 am

Tuesday, September 22nd

Franklin

6:30-8:30 pm

Thursday, October 8th

Rice Lake

9:00-11:00 am

Wednesday, September 23rd:

Milwaukee

9:00-11:00 am

Friday, October 9th

Superior

9:00-11:00 am

Wednesday, September 23rd

Hartland

6:30-8:30 pm

Thursday, September 24th

Beloit

9:00-11:00 am

Friday, September 25th

Richland Center

9:00-11:00 am

Note: Eau Claire fair is moving from UW-Eau Claire to the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center.

WEEK 4: OCTOBER 5-9, 2015

HOW CAN MY STUDENT EXPLORE THEIR INTERESTS AND STRENGTHS? Our online Career Interest Questionnaire is a great place for students to start. This 10-minute online survey helps students identify which career areas might be the best fit for them based on their activities, personal qualities and favorite school subjects.

wistechcolleges.org/explorecareers/career-interest-questionnaire

Superior Ashland

Find a college that's

RIGHT FOR YOU

Rhinelander

Phillips

Rice Lake

MEET YOUR FUTURE FACE TO FACE We’re always ready to talk with prospective futuremakers. Here are a few ways you can get the ball rolling:

Explore the following pages to see which Wisconsin Technical College is right for you. Visit wistechcolleges.org – your portal to detailed information on each college. Features include a career interest survey, detailed program/career search, videos, podcasts, enrollment tips, and more. Fill out and mail in a postcard (included in this guide) to get more information, or request more info at wistechcolleges.org under “Contact Us.”

Superior

New Richmond

Menomonie

Chippewa Falls

WISCONSIN Eau Claire

River Falls

Neillsville

Antigo

Marinette

Wausau

Spencer

INDIANHEAD

Wittenberg Marshfield

Sturgeon Bay

Clintonville

NICOLET

Green Bay Stevens Waupaca Wisconsin Point Black Appleton Rhinelander Independence Phillips Rapids Chilton River Falls Wautoma Oshkosh Manitowoc Rice Lake Tomah Cleveland Adams New Richmond Merrill Medford Antigo Plymouth La Crosse Mauston Sheboygan Marinette NORTHCENTRAL Fond du Lac Viroqua Portage Menomonie Wausau Beaver Dam Chippewa Falls NORTHEAST Spencer River Falls Eau Claire Reedsburg WISCONSIN Wittenberg West CHIPPEWA Bend Clintonville Neillsville Marshfield Mequon

VALLEY

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Merrill

Medford Ashland

Sturgeon Bay

MID-STATE Madison

FOX VALLEY Pewaukee Green Bay Stevens Watertown Waupaca Milwaukee Point Wisconsin West Allis Fort Atkinson Waukesha Black Appleton Oak Creek Independence Rapids Chilton River Falls Wautoma Milton Elkhorn Burlington Oshkosh Racine Manitowoc Janesville WESTERN Tomah Cleveland Monroe Adams Kenosha Beloit Plymouth MORAINE La Crosse Mauston Sheboygan PARK Fond du Lac Viroqua Portage LAKESHORE Beaver Dam Fennimore

WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICTS

Reedsburg

Denotes campuses Most colleges have additional centers or locations where specific courses are available. Contact the college of your choice for this information.

West Bend

MADISON AREA Fennimore

SOUTHWEST TECH

Madison

Watertown

Fort Atkinson

Monroe

Pewaukee Waukesha

Milton Janesville

Elkhorn Burlington

Beloit

GATEWAY

BLACKHAWK

MILWAUKEE AREA Mequon

WAUKESHA COUNTY

Milwaukee West Allis Oak Creek Racine Kenosha

BLACKHAWK technical college QUICK FACTS: ADDRESS

LOCATIONS

6004 S. County Road G P.O. Box 5009 Janesville, WI 53547

Milton Janesville Monroe

Beloit

Janesville Beloit Monroe Milton

BTC’s current graduation rate is 46%. When benchmarked against the rest of the U.S., the college RANKS IN THE 95TH PERCENTILE for full-time graduates & IN THE 99TH PERCENTILE for part-time students.

INFORMATION

608.757.7710

ADMISSIONS

608.757.7665

FINANCIAL AID

608.757.7664

YOUR COLLEGE. YOUR FUTURE. TAKE THE NEXT STEP!

FAX

608.743.4407

Education is the best return on investment you will ever make. A degree, certificate, technical diploma, apprenticeship

FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED

608.743.4422 or 711 (relay)

ENROLLMENT

3,669 Degree Students 8,469 Total Students

or a non-postsecondary offering from Blackhawk Technical College will increase your earning potential, enrich your life, enhance your skills, and broaden your perspective. Whether you’re planning to step directly into a career or transfer to a four-year institution, BTC is the best place for you to start. BTC graduates are ready to take on the world and lead with integrity, honor and distinction. Since opening our doors more than 100 years ago, BTC has continually hosted a breadth of opportunity with more than 27 associate degrees, 21 technical diplomas, 24 certificates, five apprenticeships, and six non-postsecondary offerings (GED, HSED, SEL). From day one, our focus will be on your individual academic and professional growth. We strive to blend classroom experiences with real-time, hands-on learning because our graduates tackle some of the world’s toughest problems— from alternative energy, to the skills gap, to helping rebuild southern Wisconsin. We teach. We explore and we discover. We innovate, inspire and empower. We achieve our potential and create circumstances that help our students and others achieve theirs.

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CHIPPEWA VALLEY technical college QUICK FACTS: Menomonie

DID YOU KNOW?

93%

River Falls

Chippewa Falls Eau Claire

ADDRESS

Neillsville

OF OUR CVTC GRADUATES ARE PLACED IN JOBS

CVTC—THE RIGHT CHOICE Start your path to a good-paying job and a rewarding career at CVTC. With 80 programs, CVTC provides the training and skills you need to move quickly into a fulfilling career, or serves as a platform to launch into unlimited opportunities. CVTC works closely with business and industry to ensure graduates are prepared for jobs in today’s workplace. At CVTC, we measure our success by our graduates’ success securing jobs in their fields of study—CVTC places 93 percent of its graduates in jobs. Employers like our graduates because they are ready to contribute. Impressively, CVTC associate degree graduates start earning an average annual salary of $39,330.

620 W. Clairemont Avenue Eau Claire, WI 54701

LOCATIONS

Eau Claire Chippewa Falls Menomonie Neillsville River Falls

INFORMATION

715.833.6200

ADMISSIONS

715.833.6200

FINANCIAL AID

715.833.6200

FAX

715.833.6470

FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ENROLLMENT

715.318.3590 or 711 (relay) disabilityservices@cvtc.edu 7,360 Degree Students 14,415 Total Students

Instructors at CVTC are experts in their subjects through advanced degrees and career success. They know what you need to succeed. At CVTC, college life goes beyond the classroom. With more than 50 student groups, it’s easy to get involved in your areas of interest. Fortunately, a top-notch education at CVTC comes at an affordable price. Compare the cost and placement rates of a CVTC education to other institutions. You’ll see why we say CVTC is the right choice.

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FOX VALLEY technical college QUICK FACTS: Clintonville

CONTACT CONTACT APPLETON CAMPUS

CONTACT OSHKOSH CAMPUS

LOCATIONS

FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ENROLLMENT

recruitment@fvtc.edu 1825 N. Bluemound Drive P.O. Box 2277 Appleton, WI 54912 800.735.FVTC (3882) 920.735.5600 TTY: 920.735.5106 150 N. Campbell Road Oshkosh, WI 54902 877.272.4559 920.233.9191 TTY: 920.236.6155 Appleton Oshkosh Chilton Waupaca Clintonville Wautoma 711 (relay)

Waupaca Wautoma

Appleton

Oshkosh

Chilton

OF OUR PROGRAMS

100%

JOB PLACEMENT

DREAM BIG! WE’LL HELP YOU GET THERE Everyone has dreams and aspirations. We’re here to make sure yours become reality. From robotics to human patient simulators, Fox Valley Tech uses the latest, most advanced technology to prepare you for the real world. Choose from 200+ programs in high-demand areas like Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Business or Transportation. Or consider our nationally-known programs like Aviation, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, and Natural Resources. We’ve expanded! Our newest additions include a Student Success Center, Health Simulation and Technology

17,122 Degree Students 44,437 Total Students

Center, Culinary Arts Demonstration Theater, and our one-of-a-kind Public Safety Training Center. Fox Valley Tech is noted for award-winning faculty who provide hands-on career training that will have you job-ready on day one.

THEY’RE YOUR CREDITS—TAKE THEM WITH YOU! Is a four-year degree in your future? Save time and money by starting here. You can earn your associate degree at Fox Valley Tech, then apply your credits toward a bachelor’s degree.

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GATEWAY technical college QUICK FACTS: It would be easy for Gateway to use the same curriculum & equipment for 10 years, but they don't do that. They ensure THEIR GRADUATES ARE THE KIND WE WANT TO HIRE— well-versed in the technology we use in the industry.

Elkhorn

Burlington

Racine Kenosha

LOCATIONS

OTHER FACILITIES

Burlington Elkhorn

Kenosha Racine

Center for Bioscience & Information Technology Health and Emergency Response Occupations (HERO) Center Horizon Center for Transportation Technology

Tom Foht, Kapur & Associates

LakeView Advanced Technology Center SC Johnson Integrated Manufacturing and Engineering Technology (iMET) Center

CHOOSE GATEWAY Thousands of students choose Gateway Technical College to create a successful future. Gateway meets you where you are and supports you in achieving more than you ever believed possible. Gateway offers education and hands-on training in more than 60 career areas. State-of-the-art training facilities, real-world projects, internships, industry-savvy instructors, and small class sizes all enhance employability. EMPLOYERS CHOOSE GATEWAY: Employers hiring Gateway graduates are pleased with their new employees and the skills they bring to the workplace. Our Career and Employment Services department promotes your capabilities to employers.

ADMISSIONS FINANCIAL AID FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ENROLLMENT

4-YEAR UNIVERSITIES CHOOSE GATEWAY: Numerous universities and colleges have endorsed Gateway’s

800.247.7122 newstudentspecialists@gtc.edu 711 (relay) 12,002 Degree Students 20,142 Total Students

curriculum by signing transfer agreements that let you take all or most of your Gateway degree to their colleges, saving you dollars and time. CHOOSE TO BE INVOLVED: Gateway students are involved in numerous award-winning student professional organizations; Study Abroad program and Service Learning—each offering opportunities to gain experience outside the classroom. facebook.com/gatewaytechnicalcollege

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LAKESHORE technical college QUICK FACTS: ADDRESS

LOCATIONS

INFORMATION

ADMISSIONS

FINANCIAL AID

FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ENROLLMENT

1290 North Avenue Cleveland, WI 53015 Cleveland Manitowoc Plymouth Sheboygan

Manitowoc Cleveland Sheboygan Plymouth

888.468.6582 Extension 1109 TTY 711 3,884 Degree Students 13,031 Total Students

LTC GRADUATES ARE

EMPLOYED WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION

888.GO TO LTC (888.468.6582) info@gotoltc.edu 888.468.6582 Extension 1109

9 out of 10

YOU CAN BE ANYTHING YOU WANT TO BE AT LTC You already know you can be anything you want to be if you set your mind to it. But you might not realize that a really smart start can be found at LTC. With more than 60 degree programs to choose from, you can see all the possibilities and choose a career that will let you be who you want to be. Our experienced instructors let you dig into your career prep and make sure you graduate with the skills you need to work in your field right away. Most times, that means you’re on the job in two years or less. Pick a college employers respect; where students follow their dreams and whose grads get jobs. FOLLOW YOUR CAREER PASSION: Unique programs like Court Reporting, Pharmacy Technician, Nuclear Technology and Wind Energy Technology make LTC a great choice for students near or far. GRADUATE WITH THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO WORK IN YOUR FIELD RIGHT AWAY: State-of-the-art facilities like the KOHLER Center for Manufacturing Excellence and the Lakeshore Culinary Institute get you ready for the career you've always wanted. LAUNCH YOUR CAREER AND BE READY TO TAKE IT HIGHER: Credit transfer opportunities to four-year universities let you go as far as you want to go. Be who you’ve always wanted to be at LTC.

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MADISON college QUICK FACTS: 1.234

Portage

Reedsburg

ADDRESS

1.234

Madison

1.234

LOCATIONS Watertown

Fort Atkinson

ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TECHNICAL DIPLOMA, APPRENTICESHIP & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS WELCOME TO MADISON COLLEGE

We can’t wait to introduce you to your future! Madison College is the place to launch your career in health care, business, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and so much more. Here are just a few reasons Madison College is right for you: Guaranteed on-ramp to a bachelor’s degree.

90 percent of graduates employed within six months.

Instructors with real-world expertise.

Hands-on experience using the latest technology.

THINK BIG WITHOUT BIG DEBT: Graduate with less debt thanks to our affordable tuition. Plus, if you pursue a bachelor's degree, you can save an average of $13,000 per year.

1701 Wright Street Madison, WI 53704 Madison: -Commercial -Truax -Downtown Avenue -South -West Fort Atkinson Portage Reedsburg Watertown

INFORMATION

800.322.6282 608.246.6100

ADMISSIONS

608.246.6210

FINANCIAL AID

608.246.6170

FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED

Call through relay at 711

ENROLLMENT

16,835 Degree Students 36,714 Total Students

FLEXIBLE, SUPPORTIVE AND ACCESSIBLE: Online, accelerated and part-time options, transfer and continuing and adult basic education help you succeed—on your schedule. LEARNING BEYOND THE TEXTBOOK: Madison College provides opportunities outside the classroom too. Enrich your college experience and resume by joining any of our more than 60 clubs. Cheer on our WolfPack athletic teams, study abroad or audition for a play. You’ll find many new opportunities here. Which will you choose? facebook.com/madisoncollege

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MID-STATE technical college QUICK FACTS: Marshfield

ADDRESS

LOCATIONS

INFORMATION

ADMISSIONS FINANCIAL AID FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ENROLLMENT

500 32nd Street North Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Adams County Center Marshfield Stevens Point Wisconsin Rapids

Stevens Point Wisconsin Rapids

Adams

888.575.MSTC (888.575.6782)

WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION

92%

OF MSTC GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED

715.422.5596 715.422.5611 800.947.3529 4,191 Degree Students 7,457 Total Students

IN DEMAND Looking to kick off your career, advance your current career, or start a new one? MSTC students gain real-world skills and hands-on experience that employers seek—92 percent of MSTC graduates are employed within six months of graduation. With a wide variety of associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates in some of the fastest-growing fields in the nation—including 12 programs unique to the technical college—there is something for everyone at MSTC. You can even save money by earning a two-year degree at MSTC before transferring to a more expensive four-year institution. The end result is the same four-year degree at a much lower cost. Smaller classes. Affordable. Flexible scheduling. Welcoming and supportive learning environment. State-of-the-art technology and facilities. Instructors are well-connected industry experts passionate about sharing their skills and insights through a variety of delivery methods and technology. Interpersonal communication, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and leadership skills all foster success and are a key reason why 97 percent of MSTC graduates say they are satisfied with their education. Accelerate your future! Call 888.575.MSTC or visit mstc.edu to learn why MSTC is the preferred choice for more than 8,000 central Wisconsin residents each year.

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MILWAUKEE AREA technical college QUICK FACTS: You can get a two-year degree, work for a while and go back to get a bachelor's degree from a college or university. Many of MY CREDITS WILL TRANSFER TO A FOURYEAR SCHOOL.

ADDRESS Mequon

LOCATIONS Milwaukee

West Allis

Oak Creek

Melissa Chier, Human Resources associate degree student

MATC STUDENTS TURN PRO SOONER THROUGH 200 CAREER-CENTERED PROGRAMS The average starting wage for MATC’s associate degree graduates is $36,542 a year, and $30,616 for technical diploma graduates.

414.297.MATC (414.297.6282)

ADMISSIONS

414.297.MATC (414.297.6282)

FINANCIAL AID

414.297.MATC (414.297.6282)

FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ENROLLMENT

MATC has a program to match your career interest. Our five academic schools—Business, Health Sciences, Liberal

Downtown Milwaukee Mequon Oak Creek West Allis

INFORMATION

By completing an associate degree or technical diploma program in two years or less of full-time study, Milwaukee Area Technical College graduates “turn pro” sooner, entering their professions with the skills employers demand.

700 West State Street Milwaukee, WI 53233

414.571.4634 or 711 (relay) 21,375 Degree Students 38,049 Total Students

Arts and Sciences, Media and Creative Arts, and Technology and Applied Sciences—offer emerging and traditional career options. Our labs feature innovative, industry-standard technology. Many students also gain valuable employment experience through field and clinical placements with our many business partners. If a bachelor’s degree is your goal, you can complete the first two years at MATC and transfer to most Wisconsin public and private four-year colleges/universities, including the UW System. To find out how you can achieve your career goals and turn pro, start at matc.edu.

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MORAINE PARK technical college QUICK FACTS: ADDRESS

LOCATIONS

235 North National Ave. Fond du Lac, WI 54935 Beaver Dam Fond du Lac West Bend

INFORMATION

800.472.4554

ADMISSIONS

800.472.4554

FINANCIAL AID

800.472.4554

FAX FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ENROLLMENT

920.924.3513 TTY/VP: Use Relay/VRS 711 7,963 Degree Students 16,232 Total Students

Fond du Lac Beaver Dam West Bend

Our International Education opportunities enhance a student's educational experience. I was able to TRAVEL TO GERMANY & ITALY, study their different cultures and APPLY THOSE CULTURAL EXPERIENCES to the classroom. I'll also apply them to my future career as an HR professional. Kayla Ebert, Human Resources program student

DRIVEN TO DO…SOMETHING AMAZING! Moraine Park Technical College helps you do amazing things—in and out of the classroom. And, in just two years or less, you can be ready for the workplace and your future career. Travel the world and earn Moraine Park credits through our International Education program! Spend a week or a semester studying abroad in Costa Rica, Germany, Spain, Austria, Belize and more. Get inspired by our Experience-Based Learning opportunities. Build a Habitat for Humanity home, coordinate fundraising events to support great organizations, or get kids excited about health and wellness by partnering with area elementary schools. YOUR PATH. YOUR WAY. With more than 100 in-demand career options, you can find the path that’s right for you. Whether your path leads you into the workforce or pursuing a bachelor’s degree, we have you covered. 95 percent of our graduates find employment within six months of graduation. Gain valuable experience through our internship opportunities. Our credits transfer! See all of our four-year credit transfer options at morainepark.edu/transfer. What are you waiting for? Apply at Moraine Park today, and take the first step to amazing! Moraine Park...Driven to Do.

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NICOLET college QUICK FACTS:

98%

ADDRESS Rhinelander

OF GRADUATES ARE

SATISFIED

WITH THEIR NICOLET COLLEGE EDUCATION

LOCATION

YOU ARE THE MEASURE OF OUR SUCCESS

Rhinelander

INFORMATION

715.365.4493

ADMISSIONS

715.365.4451

FINANCIAL AID

715.365.4423

FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ENROLLMENT

Achieving your goal is our goal. That’s why we strive to provide you with the best education and resources to be

5364 College Drive Rhinelander, WI 54501

800.947.3529 or 711 1,477 Degree Students 7,085 Total Students

successful. From start to finish, you’ll work with a dedicated team of career coaches, academic advisors, faculty and staff who will help you explore your options, find the right path and follow it through. Plus, our programs are designed with the steps you need to complete a technical program, pursue a bachelor’s degree, or both. HERE’S HOW WE MEASURE UP WITH OUR STUDENTS: “At first I chose Nicolet College because of the location; now I choose Nicolet College because of the amazing people that are part of this community!” Angela, Accounting “At Nicolet, I have a name—I’m not just a number sitting in a lecture hall of 200 students.” Megan, Nursing “When I transfer, I know I will be well prepared for the next big step in my educational journey.” William, University Transfer and Liberal Arts “My dreams seem to be getting bigger every day, and I think coming to Nicolet has started that.” Lindsay, University Transfer and Liberal Arts “Nicolet College feels like home.” Gayle, Early Childhood Education

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NORTHCENTRAL technical college QUICK FACTS:

93%

Phillips

ADDRESS

LOCATIONS

INFORMATION

1000 West Campus Drive Wausau, WI 54401 Wausau Antigo Medford Merrill

Phillips Spencer Wittenberg

Medford

Merrill

Antigo

Wausau Spencer

Wittenberg

of NTC’s 2014 graduates

FOUND A JOB

888.682.7144 715.675.3331

within 6 months of graduating

ADMISSIONS

715.675.3331 extension 5860

FINANCIAL AID

715.675.3331 extension 5862

At Northcentral Technical College (NTC), we are preparing for the jobs of the future. Choose from over 170

715.301.2904

and Community Services, Health, Public Safety, General Studies, Technical and Trades. And, with two-thirds

FAX FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ENROLLMENT

711 (relay) 6,897 Degree Students 17,092 Total Students

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE associate degree, technical diploma and certificate options in areas including Agricultural Sciences, Business of the fastest growing occupations requiring a technical college education, NTC provides you with opportunities that prepare you for a future of possibility. AFFORDABLE: At NTC, the cost per credit is lower than the average cost at other two-and four-year public and private universities. That means you will spend less and start earning faster. EMPLOYABLE: 93 percent of our graduates are employed within six months of graduation. In fact, many students get jobs even before they’ve crossed our graduation stage. Combine that with an average starting salary approaching $35,000, and you are well on your way to living the life you’ve always dreamed of. TRANSFERABLE: You can also choose to continue your learning by transferring to one of the 40+ University of Wisconsin and private four-year universities who partner with NTC for transferability with junior status. Each associate degree at NTC transfers to at least one of our four-year partners, and with more than 300 transfer agreements in place, there is an option for everyone.

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NORTHEAST WISCONSIN technical college QUICK FACTS: I love the small class sizes and one-onone attention & interaction I get at NWTC. THE FACULTY REALLY DO CARE ABOUT YOUR SUCCESS IN THE INDUSTRY.

ADDRESS

Marinette

LOCATIONS Sturgeon Bay

Kristy, Nursing associate degree student

920.498.5444 888.385.6982

ADMISSIONS

920.498.5444 888.385.6982

FINANCIAL AID

920.498.5444 888.385.6982

FAX

920.498.5480

Get ready for your anywhere—at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. In about two years or less, you’ll be equipped with real world experience and knowledge that can lead to a rewarding career or a great start on your bachelor’s degree.

FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED

GRADUATE SUCCESS NWTC provides students with resources needed for success. As a result, 93 percent of our graduates are employed within six months of graduation; 80 percent of those grads have jobs in their field of study. Plus, hundreds of graduates

Green Bay Marinette Sturgeon Bay

INFORMATION Green Bay

START HERE, GO ANYWHERE

2740 W. Mason Street Green Bay, WI 54303

ENROLLMENT

920.498.6901 15,484 Degree Students 37,943 Total Students

continue their education through NWTC’s transfer agreements with nearly 40 colleges and universities. 200+ academic programs allow you to find and live your passion. 500+ scholarships are available to current and future NWTC students through the NWTC Educational Foundation. NWTC is nationally recognized for its student success initiatives by the American Association of Community Colleges and is nationally designated as a Leader College by the Achieving the Dream Initiative. Our students have access to a variety of free services including health care, counseling, financial and academic coaching, academic advising, and many other resources.

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SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN technical college QUICK FACTS: ADDRESS

LOCATIONS

1800 Bronson Boulevard Fennimore, WI 53809

Fennimore

GET JOBS

95%

Fennimore

INFORMATION

800.362.3322

ADMISSIONS

608.822.2354

FINANCIAL AID

608.822.2320

FAX

608.822.6019

FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED

608.822.2072

ENROLLMENT

OUR GRADUATES

4,117 Degree Students 10,614 Total Students

ARE EMPLOYED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF GRADUATION

SOUTHWEST TECH, HERE AND NOW Southwest Tech has the right price to pursue your degree without being $80,000 in debt when you’re done. Our classes are the right size with instructors who get to know you as you get to know them. Does your commute take you to your job—or to your career? Southwest Tech offers classes face-to-face, online and in-blended formats to meet your needs. ARE YOU READY? First career? Next career? Southwest Tech will prepare you for the jobs of the future. Earn a degree at Southwest Tech. Start your career or pursue a bachelor’s degree at universities nationwide. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? You belong here. Network with industry experts. Join student clubs. Meet new people. Nervous about the future? Don’t worry. We’ll be with you every step of the way.

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WAUKESHA COUNTY technical college

The HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE I gained at WCTC was instrumental to further my education and career to date. Without them, I can honestly say it would not have ended up with me BECOMING AN ENGINEER or ATTENDING HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL.

QUICK FACTS: Pewaukee

ADDRESS

Waukesha

LOCATIONS

David Marchand, 2001 WCTC Alumnus

AN INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Applied learning. State-of-the-art technology. Instructors with real-world experience. Transfer options. Employer connections. These are just a few reasons students choose Waukesha County Technical College.

Pewaukee Waukesha

INFORMATION

262.691.5566

ADMISSIONS

262.691.5566

FINANCIAL AID

262.691.5436

FAX

262.691.5123

FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED

262.691.5148

ENROLLMENT

Classes are hands-on and highly interactive, and you'll get to know your instructors personally. Our faculty has relevant

800 Main Street Pewaukee, WI 53072

9,609 Degree Students 22,756 Total Students

work experience to combine theory with practice. Everyone at WCTC is committed to student success. WE’LL HELP YOU ON YOUR WAY: We offer 150+ associate degrees, technical diplomas and certificates in highdemand fields. All programs offer comprehensive training and skills you can immediately apply to the workforce. A WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION: WCTC’s diverse social and professional student organizations help you develop networking and leadership skills, while internships provide real-world experience that often lead to employment. Service learning opportunities offer the chance to integrate your education while giving back to the community. On-campus resources provide a variety of tutoring services and career planning tools. If you need financial assistance, we can help you there too, with scholarships or other forms of financial aid.

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WESTERN technical college QUICK FACTS: Independence

ADDRESS

LOCATIONS

400 Seventh Street North La Crosse, WI 54601 La Crosse Black River Falls Independence Mauston Tomah Viroqua

98%

Black River Falls Tomah

La Crosse

Mauston

Viroqua

of Western graduates are SATISFIED or VERY SATISFIED

with their education

INFORMATION

800.322.9982

ADMISSIONS

608.785.9553

FINANCIAL AID

608.785.9579

FAX

608.785.9148

At Western, you can do that and a whole lot more.

FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED

608.785.9551

You get the full college experience by living in our 200-bed, suite-style residence hall. Hang out with your friends

ENROLLMENT

6,088 Degree Students 11,857 Total Students

IT’S ABOUT FINDING WHO YOU ARE College is where you meet new friends, try new things and earn a degree that will give you the life you want.

in the Union Market—complete with fresh made-to-order food, comfy couches and large screen TVs. Get involved on campus by joining an intramural sports team, one of our 35 student clubs and organizations, student government or one of our four competitive sports teams.

IT’S ABOUT THE ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE YOU NEED You want the career that’s right for you, and Western can help get you there. From Automotive Technology to Paramedic Technician and Biomedical Electronics to Landscape Horticulture, choose from one of our 64 career options. Learn from instructors who have the essential experience required to teach you the skills you need. Or maybe you want to start here and transfer? No problem. In addition to our Associate of Science Liberal Arts degree, we have transfer agreements with universities, including UW-La Crosse and Viterbo, so you can take two years of generals at Western and transfer as a junior to almost any four-year college.

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WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD technical college

95%

QUICK FACTS:

Superior Ashland

ADDRESS

Rice Lake

LOCATIONS

New Richmond

EMPLOYED

INFORMATION

within 6 months of graduating EXPERIENCE. SUCCESS. You'll recall your college experience for the rest of your life. That’s why we invite you to create those memories and nurture your learning at one of our four campuses—Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, or Superior—where caring, skillful instructors and staff help you build career skills you can trust. For life. Explore your career interests, discover which programs fit your life, and choose affordable classes to get started on your path to success.

505 Pine Ridge Drive Shell Lake, WI 54871 Ashland New Richmond Rice Lake Superior 800.243.WITC (9482) 715.468.2815

ADMISSIONS

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FAX

715.468.2819

FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED

888.261.8578 or 711 (relay)

ENROLLMENT

4,795 Degree Students 20,251 Total Students

Take a closer look at the two-year college that is ranked fourth in the nation; and welcome to Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College! 78 percent are employed in a career related to their education. 98 percent of WITC’s 2013-14 graduates said they were satisfied with the training they received, and 97 percent would recommend WITC to a friend or family member. 74 percent of graduates who are employed in a job related to their WITC education are working in Wisconsin and contributing to the state’s economic development. Nearly 80 percent of WITC students receive financial aid. facebook.com/witcfb

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Here's how to APPLY This application form is the first step toward admission to any program (major) in the Wisconsin Technical College System. After receiving the form and appropriate fee, the college will inform you of next steps. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Complete all sections of the form. Please print clearly. Consult the college of your choice for application dates, specific program (major) information and other details. If you wish to apply for admission to more than one Wisconsin technical college, submit a separate application form and application fee directly to each college.

APPLY EARLY!

APPLICATION FEE Attach the nonrefundable application fee of $30 to each application you complete. Send a check or money order made out to the college; do not send cash. *An additional processing fee may apply. Each application must include the application fee. Confirm the total required by the college.

TRANSCRIPTS Request official copies of all academic transcripts, including high school, Tests of General Educational Development (GED® Test), HSED, college or university. Contact each institution and ask to have your official transcripts mailed directly to the Admissions Office of the college(s) to which you are applying. If you are still enrolled in high school, send a transcript of the courses you have completed, along with a list of the courses to be taken prior to graduation.

TESTING/ASSESSMENT Many Wisconsin technical colleges require testing for acceptance into specific programs. Test results are generally used to place you in courses and/or programs where you can succeed academically. If you have taken the ACT or SAT, please send your score report to the college. Contact the college for testing requirements. Accommodations are available for students with special needs.

You can also apply online

wistechcolleges.org Social Security Number: The Wisconsin Technical College System may request and use your social security number for record keeping and statistical purposes related to auditing, enforcing and evaluating federally supported education programs (Federal law 20 U.S.C. § 1232g (1998)). You are required to provide your social security number if you are, or will be, applying for financial aid. If you will not be applying for financial aid, then providing your social security number is optional. However, there may be a delay associated with processing your application while an alternate number is assigned. Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Non-discrimination The Wisconsin Technical College System colleges are committed to providing equal educational opportunity and non-discriminatory treatment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or other applicable legislated categories in all areas including, but not limited to, recruitment, course and program access, admissions, curriculum, student policies and application, counseling, prevocational and job placement services, physical education and athletics, student financial assistance, apprentice training, housing, employment, and extracurricular activities. The Affirmative Action Officer at each technical college is designated to handle inquiries and/or complaints regarding discrimination matters. GED® and GED Testing Service® are registered trademarks of the American Council on Education® and may not be used or reproduced without the express written permission of the American Council on Education.

E-mail address

Primary phone number (

City: )

Permanent address (if different):

City:

Current mailing address:

Former last name(s) (if applicable):

Legal name: Last

Associate degree

High school diploma

Fall

Spring

Summer (if applicable)

City

Program number (if known)

Year

State/Province

Yes

Some college (postsecondary credit) Short-term diploma

1-year diploma 2-year diploma Associate degree

If yes, expected date of graduation (month/year) High school diploma

27. I certify that the information on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge

No credential (No GED or higher) GED HSED

26. Select the highest credential received:

25. Are you a high school student?

If yes, date completed (MM/YY)

Test Center

Yes

or HSED?

Yes

State No

Date Graduated

Signature/Date

Associate degree plus additional credential Bachelor’s degree More than Bachelor’s degree

Date Attended

Campus

White. A person whose ancestors include native peoples of Europe, the Middle East or North Africa.

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. A person whose ancestors include the native peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa or other Pacific Islands.

Black or African American. A person whose ancestors include any of the black racial groups of Africa.

Asian. A person whose ancestors include native peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia or the Indian subcontinent (including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand and Vietnam).

24. If you did not complete high school and receive a diploma, have you completed either the GED Tests

23. Name of last high school attended

22. Program/major choice

21. Semester you wish to begin

City

College/University Name

State

American Indian or Alaska Native. A person whose ancestors include native peoples of North and South America (including Central America),and who maintains a tribal affiliation or community attachment.

20. List previous colleges and universities attended (official transcript will be required for credit transfer) City

County

Name of high school district in which you now reside:

City/Village/Township

Visa No.

17b. Select any other group or groups that apply to you.

15.

14a.

If yes, last year and semester attended

College/University Name

Yes

City / Village / Township

Yes

14. I am a legal resident of (circle one):

13a. If yes, Visa Type

13. Are you in the U.S. on a Visa?

19. Have you attended this college before?

Female

a current member of the National Guard or Reserve?

Technical College at Yes

Male

P LEA SE P RI NT CL E A RLY IN IN K

12. Are you a U.S. Veteran, Active Duty Armed Service Member, or

11. Gender:

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY)

Social Security Number

10.

18. I wish to attend

17a. Are you Hispanic or Latino (a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race)? Yes No

17. The following questions relate to racial and ethnic identity. Please respond to both questions.

Master’s or beyond

Bachelor's degree

None

16. Select highest degree earned by either parent:

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Zip Code:

Middle

Primary phone number (

State:

First

The following questions are confidential. Your responses will help the technical college evaluate recruitment and retention practices and will not affect admission to the college.

You can also apply online: wistechcolleges.org

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

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PLUS, THOUSANDS OF

SHORT-TERM CERTIFICATES TO BEEF UP YOUR CREDENTIALS AND EARNING POTENTIAL

TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION: Enclose the $30 application fee Request copies of official transcripts Mail directly to the college at one of these addresses

BLACKHAWK 6004 S. County Road G P.O. Box 5009 Janesville, WI 53547 CHIPPEWA VALLEY 620 W. Clairemont Avenue Eau Claire, WI 54701 FOX VALLEY Attn: Enrollment Services 1825 N. Bluemound Drive P.O. Box 2277 Appleton, WI 54912-2277 GATEWAY 400 County Highway H Elkhorn WI 53121-2046

LAKESHORE 1290 North Avenue Cleveland, WI 53015

MORAINE PARK 235 North National Ave. Fond du Lac, WI 54935

SOUTHWEST TECH 1800 Bronson Boulevard Fennimore, WI 53809

MADISON COLLEGE 1701 Wright Street Madison, WI 53704

NICOLET COLLEGE 5364 College Drive Rhinelander, WI 54501

WAUKESHA COUNTY 800 Main Street Pewaukee, WI 53072

MID-STATE 500 32nd Street North Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

NORTHCENTRAL 1000 West Campus Drive Wausau, WI 54401

WESTERN 400 Seventh Street North La Crosse, WI 54601

MILWAUKEE AREA 700 West State Street Milwaukee, WI 53233

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN 2740 W. Mason Street Green Bay, WI 54303

WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD 505 Pine Ridge Drive Shell Lake, WI 54871

Wisconsin's Technical Colleges;

NEW OPPORTUNITIES AHEAD! A changing economy, increased demand for technical education, and expanding credit transfer opportunities all mean the future has never looked better for technical college students. Be sure to note our exciting new opportunities that give students more flexibility and opportunities for success, like our new “stackable” credit options and Universal Transfer Agreement.

ASSOCIATE degree PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY

OUR NEW "STACKABLE" OPTIONS (you’ll see these within our program listings,

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

pages 40-51). Allow students to earn credits, (or a certificate or diploma) which may help them begin to work in an occupation and, if desired, re-enroll later to earn additional credits that build, or ladder, into higher-paying jobs.

SALES TEAM MANAGEMENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP I INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS

THE NEW UNIVERSAL TRANSFER AGREEMENT between the Wisconsin Technical College System and the University of Wisconsin System offers students the opportunity to transfer a number of general education courses between the two systems. These courses may satisfy some general education or general degree requirements at the receiving institution or may be used as electives (depending on your degree).

While considering all 400+ programs available around the state — all identified within this guide — keep in mind that affordability, small class sizes, expert instructors, and hands-on learning all help you pursue your passion and reach your potential. MAKE YOUR FUTURE BY ENROLLING TODAY. TOGETHER, WE ARE FUTUREMAKERS!

SHORT-TERM certificate

PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

TECHNICAL diploma

LEGAL ISSUES FOR SUPERVISORS MARKETING PRINCIPLES

SELLING PRINCIPLES MARKETING PRINCIPLES PROFESSIONAL SELLING WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS SPEECH

SHORT-TERM certificate

PRINCIPLES OF INSIDE SALES INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

SELLING PRINCIPLES SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE PROFESSIONALISM & SUCCESS

STACKABLE PROGRAM EXAMPLE: SALES MANAGEMENT

Each brick represents a course in a credential; the bricks with asterisks represent credits taken in the previous program.

Source: Western Technical College—Sales Management Program

A griculture , F ood & N atural R esources Agri-Business Agribusiness Agronomy Technician Agribusiness Dairy Technician Agribusiness Management Technician Agribusiness Specialist Agribusiness/Science Technology Agricultural Equipment Technology Agricultural Power & Equipment Technician Agriculture Equipment Service Technician Agriculture Equipment Technician Agriculture Power Equipment Agriscience Technician Arboriculture/Urban Forestry Technician Crop Production and Management Dairy Herd Management Dairy Science Enology Environmental Engineering - Waste & Water Technology Environmental Health & Water Quality Technology Farm Business & Production Management Farm Operation Horticulture Plant Health Care Horticulture Technician Horticulture/Landscape Specialist Horticulture/Landscape, Plant & Turf Manangement Laboratory Science Assistant Laboratory Science Technician Laboratory Science Technician Assistant Landscape Horticulture Landscape Technician Natural Resources Technician Nuclear Radiation Safety/Health Physics Precision Agriculture Technician Sustainable Food & Agriculture Systems Veterinary Assistant Veterinary Science Veterinary Technician Viticulture Water Quality Technology Water Technician Wildland Firefighter Wind Energy Technology A rchitecture & C onstruction Air Cond, Heating & Refrigeration Technology Architectural - Structural Engineering Technician Architectural Design & Technology Degree Type offered

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10-006-4 31-006-4 31-006-5 31-006-6 31-006-1 10-006-2 10-070-1 32-070-1 31-003-2 31-070-4 10-003-2 10-006-3 10-001-5 10-093-1 31-091-1 10-091-4 10-320-2 10-506-2 10-506-1 30-090-1 31-080-4 61-001-1 31-001-1 32-001-2 10-001-1 31-506-1 10-506-4 31-506-4 10-001-4 31-001-3 10-057-1 10-825-1 31-006-7 10-090-3 31-091-3 10-091-6 10-091-1 10-320-1 10-527-2 61-506-1 10-058-1 10-482-1

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Program Number

PROGRAM TITLE

10-601-1 10-614-6 10-614-3

O Program available entirely online

S Program is shared by two or more colleges. Students may be asked to attend a college outside their current district

to fulfill the program requirements. For more information, please contact one of the colleges offering the program.

Architectural Drafting/Construction Technology Architectural Structural Design Architectural Technology Architectural Woodworking/Cabinetmaking Architectural-Commercial Design Boiler Operator Bricklaying Building Systems Technology Building Trades - Carpentry Building Trades Construction Worker Cabinetmaking & Millwork Carpentry Construction & Remodeling Construction Management Technology Construction Technology Construction Technology - Mechanical Electrical Power Distribution/Line Mechanic Electrical Systems Electricity Energy Management Technology Environmental Refrigeration, Air Cond. & Heating Service Technician Facilities Maintenance Gas Utility Construction & Service Geospacial Surveying Technician Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technician Power Engineering & Boiler Operator Preparatory Plumbing Prototype & Design Technician Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating Service Technician Renewable Energy Specialist Residential Building Residential Building Construction Residential Construction Residential Construction & Cabinetmaking Solar Electric Technician Solar Energy Technology Structural Steel Detailing Structural Systems Sustainable Facility Operations Sustainable Heating and Cooling Technician Wood Tech A rts , A udiovisual T echnology & C ommmunications Animation Audio Engineer Audio Production Creative Advertising Strategist

Program Number

PROGRAM TITLE

10-614-5 10-614-7 10-614-1 31-409-1 10-614-4 61-428-1 30-408-2 10-481-5 31-475-1 31-475-2 31-409-2 31-410-1 31-410-6 10-455-4 10-475-2 31-475-5 31-413-2 31-413-3 31-413-1 10-481-3 31-404-1 31-443-2 31-469-2 10-607-7 32-601-1 30-401-2 30-428-1 31-427-1 10-614-2 31-401-1 10-482-3 31-410-5 31-410-7 31-475-3 32-410-2 10-482-2 10-482-4 30-614-1 31-475-4 10-481-2 10-483-1 31-410-2 10-207-1 30-701-1 10-701-4 10-201-4

Stackable Program Earn credits (or a degree) that helps you begin work in an occupation. Re-enroll at any time to earn additional credits that build, or ladder, into higher-paying jobs. See pg. 39 for details

tackable and offered S entirely online

Note: C ompletion times based on full-time credit enrollment. Some online programs may require occasional campus visits. Check with your college to confirm.

Digital Imaging Digital Media Technology Graphic And Web Design Graphic Communication Graphic Communication Technologies Graphic Communications Graphic Design Interactive Media Interactive Media Design Interior Design Interior Design - Kitchen & Bath Design Mobile Application Designer Mobile Designer Music Occupations Photography Photography Printing & Publishing Printing/Print Technology Professional Communications Television & Video Production TV/Video Field Production Assistant TV/Video Studio Production Assistant Video Production Video Production Visual Communication Web & Digital Media Design B usiness , M anagement and A dministration Accelerated - Human Resource Management Accelerated - Leadership Accelerated - Lean Organizations Accelerated - Supervision Administrative Professional/Executive Assistant Administrative Support Professional Bilingual Office Assistant Broadcast Captioning Business Analyst Business Management Business Management Business Management Trainee Business Professional Essentials Business Software Applications Specialist Business Software Essentials e-Business Strategist Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Health Care Business Services Health Office Assistant Degree Type offered

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Program Number

PROGRAM TITLE

30-203-1 10-206-5 10-201-2 30-201-1 10-204-2 10-204-3 10-201-1 10-206-3 10-206-4 10-304-1 10-304-3 31-206-2 10-206-6 10-805-1 10-203-1 31-203-1 10-204-1 31-204-1 10-669-1 10-701-1 31-701-1 31-701-2 10-204-2B 10-701-3 10-206-1 10-201-3 30-196-2 30-196-1 30-196-3 30-196-4 10-106-6 31-106-3 31-106-6 10-170-1 10-102-1 10-102-3 31-102-3 61-102-1 61-106-1 31-106-9 61-106-2 30-135-3 31-145-2 61-145-1 10-160-1 61-160-1

O Program available entirely online

O O O O

S Program is shared by two or more colleges. Students may be asked to attend a college outside their current district

to fulfill the program requirements. For more information, please contact one of the colleges offering the program.

Health Office Professional Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Human Resources (Administration) Human Resources Assistant Human Resources Compliance Human Resources Professional Insurance Leadership & Supervision Professional (Leadership Essentials) Leadership Essentials Legal Administrative Professional Manufacturing Management Manufacturing Operations Management Medical Administrative Professional Medical Administrative Specialist Medical Billing Medical Office Assistant (Health Office Professional) Medical Office Receptionist Medical Office Specialist Native American Tribal Management Office Assistant/Office Professional Office Support Specialist Office Technology Assistant Organizational Leadership Organizational Safety & Health Quality Management Receptionist Receptionist Small Business Entrepreneurship Small Business Entrepreneurship Supervision Supervision Supervisory/Leadership/Organizational/Management Development Education & Training Barbering/Cosmetology Instructor Instructional Assistant Instructional Assistant/Paraeducator Introduction to Paraeducator Careers Sign Language Interpreting In Education F inance Accounting Accounting Assistant Accounting Bookkeeper Trainee Banking & Financial Services Bookkeeper Finance Financial Services

Program Number

PROGRAM TITLE

31-160-1 10-102-7 10-116-2 10-116-1 31-116-1 61-116-2 30-116-1 10-102-3C 31-196-1 61-196-4 10-106-3 10-623-5 10-196-5 10-160-2 10-106-4 31-106-5 31-160-2 61-106-4 31-106-2 30-102-2 31-106-1 31-106-8 30-106-1 30-196-5 61-116-1 10-185-2 30-106-3 61-106-3 10-102-3B 31-145-1 30-102-1 61-196-5 10-196-1

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30-502-1 31-522-2 10-522-2 61-522-1 10-533-1

10-101-1 31-101-1 61-101-1 10-114-3 30-101-3 10-114-2 31-114-3

O O

O tackable and offered S entirely online

Note: C ompletion times based on full-time credit enrollment. Some online programs may require occasional campus visits. Check with your college to confirm.

Financial Services Trainee General Accountancy H ealth S ciences Anesthesia Technology Biotechnology Laboratory Technician Cancer Information Management (CIM) Cardiovascular Technology Caregiver Central Service Technician Chiropractic Specialist Dental Assistant Dental Assistant - Short Term Dental Hygienist Dental Technician Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Vascular Dietary Manager Dietary Manager Dietetic Technician Geriatric Care Specialist Gerontology Health and Wellness Promotion Health Care Services Management Health Care Technician Health Informatics & Information Management (HIIM) Health Information Management Health Information Technology Health Unit Coordinator Healthcare Customer Service Representative Laboratory Science Technican Medical Assistant Medical Coder Medical Coding Specialist Medical Laboratory Technician Medication Assistant (Certified) Midwife (Direct Entry) Nursing - Associate Degree (Registered Nursing) Nursing Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Optician - Vision Care Optometric Technician Pharmacy Services Management Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Technician - Community Phlebotomy Technician Physical Therapist Assistant Degree Type offered

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Program Number

PROGRAM TITLE

61-114-1 31-101-3 10-541-1 10-007-2 10-530-5 10-521-1 30-510-6 30-534-1 10-523-1 31-508-1 30-508-2 10-508-1 30-507-1 10-526-2 10-526-5 30-312-9 61-313-1 10-313-1 30-544-1 10-544-1 10-546-2 10-530-3 31-510-3 10-530-2 10-530-4 10-530-1 30-510-2 61-509-1 31-513-1 31-509-1 31-530-3 31-530-2 10-513-1 30-510-5 10-510-6 10-543-1 30-543-1 10-514-1 31-516-4 31-516-3 31-516-2 10-536-1 31-536-1 30-536-1 30-513-1 10-524-1

O Program available entirely online

S Program is shared by two or more colleges. Students may be asked to attend a college outside their current district

to fulfill the program requirements. For more information, please contact one of the colleges offering the program.

Practical Nursing to Associate Degree Nursing Pathway Radiography Renal Dialysis Renal Dialysis Technician Respiratory Therapist Surgical Technologist Surgical Technology Therapeutic Massage Therapeutic Massage Wellness & Health Promotion H ospitality & T ourism Baking & Decorative Arts Baking & Pastry Arts Baking & Pastry Management Baking and Pastry Production Casino Management Culinary Arts Culinary Assistant Culinary Management Culinary Production Specialist Culinary Specialist Food & Beverage Management Food Production Assistant Food Production Specialist Food Service Aide Food Service Assistant Food Service Production Food Service Team Leader Golf Course Management Hospitality Management /Hotel & Restaurant Management Hotel & Restaurant Management Hotel/Hospitality Management Meeting & Event Management Recreation Management Special Event Management H uman S ervices Aesthetician Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Associate Barber Barber Technologist Child Care Services Cosmetology Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education Preschool Early Childhood Licensing Basic Ages 0-2 Early Childhood Licensing Basic Ages 3-5 Funeral Service

Program Number

PROGRAM TITLE

31-543-1 10-526-1 31-517-2 31-517-1 10-515-1 31-512-1 10-512-1 30-537-1 31-537-1 10-546-1

S S

31-314-1 10-314-1 10-314-2 31-314-3 10-109-7 10-316-1 31-316-1 10-317-1 31-316-2 31-317-1 31-317-2 30-317-1 31-303-1 30-303-5 30-316-1 31-303-2 30-317-2 10-325-1 10-109-2 31-109-3 10-109-1 10-109-6 10-109-4 31-109-2

31-502-2 10-550-1 31-502-5 30-502-5 31-307-1 31-502-1 10-307-1 30-307-7 61-307-3 61-307-2 10-528-1

O O

tackable and offered S entirely online

Note: C ompletion times based on full-time credit enrollment. Some online programs may require occasional campus visits. Check with your college to confirm.

Human Services - Academic Human Services - Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Human Services Associate Interpreter Technician Language Interpreter For Health Services (Medical Interpreter) Substance Abuse Counselor Education I nformation T echnology Advanced Technical Support Broadband Technologies Business Analyst Computer Service Technician Computer Simulation & Gaming Computer Support Specialist Computer Support Technician Database Administrator Database Developer/Database Programmer Database Software Developer Database Specialist Desktop Support Technician Digital Forensics Analyst e-Business Strategist e-Business Technology Analyst Fundamentals of Network Security Fundamentals of Networking Health Care Services for the IT Professional Help Desk Help Desk Support Specialist Information Systems Security Specialist Java Programmer Junior SharePoint Developer Junior Web Developer Microsoft .NET Programmer Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Support Specialist Microsoft Office Mobile Android Mobile Application Developer Mobile Applications Developer Mobile iOS Mobile Programmer Network Communications Specialist Network Enterprise Administrator Network Security Specialist Network Specialist Network Systems Administration Network Systems Technician Network Technician Network Technician Degree Type offered

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Program Number

PROGRAM TITLE

10-520-3B 10-550-1 10-520-3 10-533-2 30-538-1 31-550-1 30-154-6 32-451-1 10-152-6B 31-450-1 10-153-1 10-154-3 31-154-6 10-152-1C 30-152-1 10-152-1A 30-152-2 31-154-1 31-150-1 30-135-3 10-135-3 31-150-7 31-150-6 30-154-4 30-154-1 31-154-7 10-150-4 30-152-9 31-152-5 31-152-4 30-152-3 61-154-2 30-154-2 30-107-2 10-152-1B 10-152-8 30-107-1 31-152-1 10-150-1 31-150-4 10-150-3 10-150-2 10-150-5 31-150-5 30-150-4 30-154-5

O Program available entirely online

O O

S Program is shared by two or more colleges. Students may be asked to attend a college outside their current district

to fulfill the program requirements. For more information, please contact one of the colleges offering the program.

Networking Networking & Infrastructure Administration Quality Assurance Specialist Server Auto & Mobile Technology Synchronization Service Center Technician Service Center Technician (Level 2) Social Media Specialist Social Media Strategist Software Developer Software Developer Specialist Software Project Manager Systems Administration Specialist Technical Support Specialist Unity Developer User Experience Programmer User Support Technician Virtualization Web & Software Developer Web Application Programming Technician Web Design Specialist Web Design Technician Web Designer Web Designer/Developer Web Developer Web Developer Web Developer Web Development (& Design Specialist) Web Development Specialist (Mobile) Web Programmer Web Site Hardware/Software Administrator Web Software Developer L aw , P ublic S afety & S ecurity Court Reporting Criminal Justice - Corrections Criminal Justice - Corrections Specialist Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 520 Academy Criminal Justice Law Enforcement II Criminal Justice Professional Studies Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement 720 Academy Emergency Dispatch Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Emergency Medical Technician (Advanced) Emergency Medical Technician (Intermediate) Fire Medic Fire Protection Engineering Technology

Program Number

PROGRAM TITLE

61-150-4 31-150-2 10-152-6A 30-150-3 61-154-1 61-154-3 10-151-1 30-135-1 10-152-1 30-152-5 31-152-6 10-154-7 10-154-4 31-153-1 30-152-7 30-154-4 30-154-3 10-152-7 31-152-3 30-152-8 31-152-2 10-152-6 31-152-7 10-152-1D 10-152-3 31-206-1 10-152-2 30-152-4 31-152-6 30-150-2 10-152-4

10-170-2 10-504-2 31-504-2 10-504-1 30-504-1 10-504-6 10-504-5 30-504-2 61-504-3 30-531-3 31-531-1 30-531-6 30-531-7 10-531-2 10-503-3

tackable and offered S entirely online

Note: C ompletion times based on full-time credit enrollment. Some online programs may require occasional campus visits. Check with your college to confirm.

Fire Protection Technician Fire Science Fire Service Certification Forensic Science Jail Officer Academy Paralegal Paralegal Post-Baccalaureate Paramedic Paramedic Technician Paramedic Technician Security & Asset Protection Management M anufacturing Appliance Technician Automated Manufacturing Systems Technology Automated Packaging Systems Technician Automation Systems Technology Basic Industrial Power Basic Machining CNC Machine Operator/Programmer CNC Production Technician CNC Programmer CNC Setup Technician CNC Setup/Operation CNC Technician CNC Technician CNC/Tool & Die Technologies Composite Technology Electrical Maintenance Electromechanical Maintenance Technician Electromechanical Technology Electronic Systems Installation & Maintenance Fabrication Technician Fabrication Technologies Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Food Manufacturing & Processing Food Science Technology Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Industrial Automation, Controls & Networking Industrial Electronics & Maintenance Technician Industrial Electronics Technician Industrial Maintenance Technician (Manufacturing Systems Maint.) Industrial Mechanic - HVAC Industrial Mechanic Technician Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Technician Industrial Mechanical Technician Industrial Welding Technician (Welding Technology) Degree Type offered

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10-503-2 30-531-8 30-503-2 10-504-4 61-504-2 10-110-1 30-110-1 30-531-2 10-531-1 31-531-2 10-504-3

Program Number

PROGRAM TITLE

31-445-1 10-628-3 32-454-1 10-664-1 30-462-6 30-420-1 31-444-1 31-444-2 31-444-3 30-420-4 30-420-2 32-444-1 30-444-2 32-444-2 10-630-4 30-462-1 31-620-3 10-620-1 31-414-6 31-442-3 10-457-1 30-442-6 31-623-1 10-623-4 30-442-5 30-442-7 10-631-2 31-414-7 31-620-2 32-462-1 31-462-3 31-462-2 31-462-5 10-462-1 10-621-1

O Program available entirely online

S Program is shared by two or more colleges. Students may be asked to attend a college outside their current district

to fulfill the program requirements. For more information, please contact one of the colleges offering the program.

Machine Tool Operation Machine Tool Technician Machine Tooling Technics Manufacturing Information Technology Specialist Manufacturing Production Technician Manufacturing Technician Marine Construction Marine Engineering Technology Mechanical & Computer Drafting Mechanical Maintenance Mechanical Systems Mechatronics Metal Fabrication Metal Fabrication/Welding Process & Biorefinery Technology Production Welding Safety Engineering Technology Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Tool And Die Making Tool and Die Technician Welding & Metal Fabrication Adv Manufacturing Tech Welding Fabrication Welding Fabrication & Robotics Welding Technician Welding/Maintenance & Fabrication Welding/Metal Fab Technician Welding/Welding - Industrial Wood Manufacturing Technology Wood Processes Wood Technology M arketing , S ales & S ervice Customer Service Representative Design & Graphic Technology Digital Internet Marketing Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Fashion Marketing Specialist Fashion/Retail Marketing Frontline Service Global Business Logistics Marketing - Digital Marketing Promotions Marketing - Graphics Marketing - Social Media Marketing and Promotional Graphics Marketing Management Marketing Specialist

Program Number

PROGRAM TITLE

31-420-1 32-420-1 32-420-5 32-631-1 30-444-3 31-438-1 31-448-1 10-448-1 31-421-2 30-462-2 31-475-5 10-620-2 31-457-2 31-457-1 10-484-1 30-442-1 10-449-3 30-442-4 32-439-1 31-439-1 10-457-2 32-457-1 10-442-1 30-457-1 30-442-2 32-621-1 31-442-1 31-409-3 10-465-1 31-465-1 61-104-1 10-111-7 30-105-1 10-104-3D 31-104-5 30-104-4 10-104-4 61-104-2 10-138-1 61-182-1 30-104-8 30-104-5 30-104-3 10-104-3B 31-104-4 30-104-9

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Note: C ompletion times based on full-time credit enrollment. Some online programs may require occasional campus visits. Check with your college to confirm.

Marketing/Digital Marketing Materials Managemement Real Estate Retail Marketing Specialist Retail Store Training (Sales and Marketing) Sales Management Sales Representative/Professional Sales Sales Specialist Supply Chain Assistant Supply Chain Management Supply Management Transportation - Logistics S cience , T echnology , E ngineering & M athematics Applied Engineering Technology Applied Engineering Technology - Environmental Applied Engineering Technology - Industrial Applied Engineering Technology - Safety Applied Mechanical CAD Technician Bio-Medical Electronics CAD Technician Chemical Technician Civil Engineering Technology Civil Engineering Technology - Fresh Water Resources Civil Engineering Technology - Highway Technology Civil Engineering Technology - Structural Electrical Engineering Technology Electrical Power Engineering Technician Electronic & Computer Engineering Technology Electronic Engineering Technology Electronics - Computer (Computer Electronics Technology) Electronics (Electronic Technology) Electronics Technology Energy & Environmental Engineering Technology Engineering Technology/Process Engineering Technology Environmental Engineering Technician Industrial Engineering Technician Industrial Manufacturing Engineering Technician Industrial Mechanic Industrial Safety Engineering Technican Manufacturing Engineering Technology Mechanical CAD Drafting Mechanical Computer Aided Drafting Mechanical Design Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology Nano Engineering Technology Nuclear Technology Quality Assurance Technician Degree Type offered

rogram is offered P at this college

Program Number

PROGRAM TITLE

10-104-3 61-182-2 10-194-1 30-104-2 30-104-1 10-104-2 31-104-8 30-104-7 31-182-1 10-182-1 30-182-1 30-182-2 10-623-7 10-623-7B 10-623-7A 10-623-7C 30-606-2 10-605-6 31-606-2 10-603-1 10-607-1 10-607-9 10-607-4 10-607-5 10-662-1 10-605-5 10-663-2 10-605-7 10-605-3 10-605-1 10-663-4 10-481-4 10-623-8 30-623-3 10-623-1 30-623-1 31-620-1 30-623-2 10-623-3 31-606-3 31-606-1 10-606-1 10-606-2 10-635-1 10-624-1 10-623-2

O Program available entirely online

S S Program is shared by two or more colleges. Students may be asked to attend a college outside their current district

to fulfill the program requirements. For more information, please contact one of the colleges offering the program.

Quality Engineering Technology Quality Process Improvement Utilities Engineering Technology T ransfer P rograms Liberal Arts - Associate Of Arts Liberal Arts - Associate Of Science T ransportation , D istribution & L ogistics Aeronautics - Professional Pilot Aeronautics-Pilot Training Aircraft Electronics Airframe & Powerplant Mechanics Airframe Mechanic (Aviation Technician) Auto Collision Repair & Refinish Technician Auto Collision Repair And Refinishing Technician Auto Collision Repair And Refinishing Technology Auto Maintenance Technician Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair Technician Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair Technician Automotive Maintenance Technician Automotive Service Technician - Level 2 Automotive Technician Automotive Technician - Imports Automotive Technology Automotive Technology - Comprehensive Automotive Technology - GM ASEP Automotive Technology - Imports Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician Diesel & Power Train Servicing Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician Assistant Diesel Construction Equipment Service (FABTECH) Diesel Engine Service Technician (FABTECH) Diesel Equipment Mechanic (FABTECH) Diesel Equipment Technology Diesel Power Generation & Marine Service (FABTECH) Diesel Technology Marine Repair Technician Motorcycle, Marine & Outdoor Power Products Outdoor Power Equipment Technician Power Plant Mechanic (Aviation Technician - Powerplant) Truck Driving Vehicle Refinishing & Repair Technology

Program Number

PROGRAM TITLE

10-623-9 31-623-2 10-468-1 20-800-1 20-800-2

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31-402-1 10-402-1 10-402-2 32-402-1 31-402-2 31-405-1 32-405-1 10-405-1 31-602-3 30-404-1 30-602-3 31-404-3 30-404-2 32-404-2 32-602-1 10-602-3 10-602-6 10-602-5 10-602-4 32-412-1 31-412-3 31-412-2 32-412-3 31-412-7 31-412-1 10-412-1 32-412-2 10-412-2 31-461-4 31-461-2 31-461-3 31-402-3 30-458-1 10-405-3

tackable and offered S entirely online

Note: C ompletion times based on full-time credit enrollment. Some online programs may require occasional campus visits. Check with your college to confirm.

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