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YOUR FUTURE
IS UP TO YOU
Where to Start College may seem like a lifetime away, but it’s never too early to start planning. Contact one of our colleges to schedule a visit or attend an open house. START NOW. SET UP A
CAMPUS VISIT
TODAY!
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For information on setting up a visit, go to www.wistechcolleges.org. Here, you’ll find contacts for all 16 technical colleges. With 49 campuses statewide—both large and small, urban and rural— technical colleges provide learning opportunities close to home.
Ashland
WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD NICOLET
New Richmond
Menomonie River Falls
TRANSFER OPTIONS Heads up—there are now more than 600 transfer agreements between Wisconsin’s Technical Colleges and other higher education institutions! BETWEEN
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Neillsville
Marshfield
MID-STATE Black River Falls
WESTERN La Crosse
Wisconsin Rapids
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Stevens Point
FOX VALLEY
Viroqua
Portage
Appleton Oshkosh
Madison
Fennimore
West Bend
Watertown
Fort Atkinson
Monroe
Milton Janesville Beloit
BLACKHAWK
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Manitowoc Cleveland Sheboygan
LAKESHORE
Beaver Dam
MADISON AREA
AND OTHER
Chilton
Plymouth MORAINE PARK Fond du Lac
Reedsburg
HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Green Bay
Waupaca
Wautoma
Mauston
Sturgeon Bay
Clintonville
Tomah
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Marinette
Wausau
Spencer
Eau Claire
Independence
Antigo
NORTHCENTRAL
THERE ARE MORE THAN
AGREEMENTS
Merrill
Medford
CHIPPEWA VALLEY
TRANSFER
Rhinelander
Phillips Rice Lake
Pewaukee Waukesha
Elkhorn Burlington
MILWAUKEE AREA Mequon
WAUKESHA COUNTY
Milwaukee West Allis Oak Creek Racine
Kenosha GATEWAY WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICTS
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High School
OPTIONS
Get a head start on college with programs and courses available to you during high school.
DUAL CREDIT
Courses offered for dual credit allow high school students to enroll in technical college courses and earn both college AND high school credit for the course.
Visit www.wistechcolleges.org/ preparing-college/college-credithigh-school/dual-credit
2+2 PROGRAM
Receive guaranteed transfer with full junior-year status from a Wisconsin technical college to a four-year institution after earning an associate degree.
Visit www.wistechcolleges.org/ preparing-college/college-credithigh-school/2+2-program
YOUTH OPTIONS
Public high school juniors and seniors who apply and meet requirements are allowed to take college courses from an approved list at a Wisconsin technical college.
Visit www.wistechcolleges. org/preparing-college/ college-credit-high-school/ youth-options For more information, visit
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THINGS YOU CAN DO NOW TO PREPARE FOR
COLLEGE
F IND YOUR LEARNING STYLE Start discovering how you learn best to develop the skills necessary to be a self-directed learner. G ET ORGANIZED Find a system that works best for finishing homework and managing your time. You’ll be the boss of your academic life in college… no mom to keep you organized! A SK FOR HELP Use the resources available to you—teachers, afterschool help and counselors—when you need it. You will see that others are there to help you succeed! C OLLABORATE Learn how to work effectively in a group. Working with others in a professional way is important in college and beyond. L EARN YOUR PASSIONS What do you like? What do you feel passionate about? Those might be areas you choose to focus on in college. G ET INVOLVED Get involved in school leadership, athletics and other clubs to show you can be a responsible participant.
Your Journey
STARTS RIGHT NOW College may seem far off, but it is never too early to start planning and preparing for your successful future. A little planning will lead you on the path toward your degree, and possibly even getting college credits before you finish high school. Start looking at career clusters that you like. If you know what career you may want, you’re already a step ahead. Even if you don’t know what you want to do in the future, exploring courses within your high school’s career and technical education (CTE) areas will help you PARALEGAL discover your talents and interests. You may even earn credits for taking these courses, which can save you time and money on the way to your career.
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TECHNICIAN
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ANALYST
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TECHNICAL DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
PASSIONATE about doing?
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SCIENCE
ARTS
NUMBERS
HELPING OTHERS
COMPUTERS
What is Out There
FOR YOU
It’s never too early to begin thinking about your future, including what you want to get out of college. TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
APPRENTICESHIP
Technical diploma programs deliver hands-on learning and are offered at all Wisconsin technical colleges.
Apprenticeship is paid on-thejob training combined with some coursework on the way to ‘journey’ status in a trade.
YOUR CAREER
TRANSFER Launched in June 2014, our Universal Transfer Agreement now provides additional transfer opportunities to all 4-year UW institutions.
STARTS HERE
CERTIFICATE Certificates meet employers’ custom needs for skilled employees in business, health, trade and industry.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE All Wisconsin technical colleges offer two-year programs requiring about 60 semester credits leading to an associate degree.
Go online and find out more about Go online transfer options at and visit wistechcolleges.org/ studentaid.ed.gove /preparing-college/ transfer-options
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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 program areas.
it’s about the
JOURNEY
as much as the
YOU’VE MADE IT!
OUTCOME
THERE IS AN ENTIRE WORLD OUT THERE… INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Covering a wide range of careers, the Health Sciences ensure the best health care delivery for patients. If you like taking care of others and being on the edge of the latest technologies, health sciences might be for you.
Do you like taking things apart and putting them back together? Do you enjoy projects using your hands? If you’re a natural at building, constructing and assembling, this may be a great career fit for you.
SKILLS NEEDED:
• You have good interpersonal skills, and can com-
SKILLS NEEDED:
• You have math skills. • You don’t mind working independently
SKILLS NEEDED:
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• You’re tech savvy. • You have strong organizational skills and • •
HEALTH SCIENCES
MANUFACTURING
Information technology (IT) is essential in today’s workforce. If you like using technology and have an interest in working to improve everything from computers to smartphones, this may be the field for you.
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are a detail-oriented person. You’re flexible and good at embracing new ideas. You’re a strong communicator and listener.
without a lot of direction. You have good mechanical skills – seeing how parts come apart and back together. You see how single parts connect to each other and make a larger working part.
DO YOU LIKE HANDS-ON WORK?
An associate degree prepares students for great careers in these fields. Many credits will also transfer into additional educational options for future career growth.
THESE CAREERS MAY BE FOR YOU: COMPUTER TECHNICIAN
An associate degree prepares students for great careers in these fields. Many credits will also transfer into additional educational options for future career growth.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN
SMARTPHONE APP DEVELOPER
MEDIAN SALARY
COURT REPORTER CORRECTIONS OFFICER CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATOR CRIMINOLOGIST POLICE OFFICER PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR
MEDIAN SALARY
for associate degree graduates right out of college.
MEDIAN SALARY
for associate degree graduates right out of college.
$40,882
THESE CAREERS MAY BE FOR YOU:
GERIATRIC CARE SPECIALIST
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
WELDER
for associate degree graduates right out of college.
DIETARY MANAGER
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
METAL FABRICATOR
WEBSITE DEVELOPER
An associate degree prepares students for great careers in these fields. Many credits will also transfer into additional educational options for future career growth.
NURSE
MACHINIST
$37,357
MEDIAN = MIDDLE
skills and have the ability to give clear and concise instructions. You have good stress management skills. You like working with others as part of a team.
DEGREE NEEDED:
MASSAGE THERAPIST
INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC
MOBILE SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
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HEALTH & WELLNESS SPECIALIST
GAS METAL ARC WELDER
IT SECURITY OFFICER
• You’re good at making quick decisions. • You have strong communication
DENTAL HYGIENIST
THESE CAREERS MAY BE FOR YOU:
ARE YOU THE INQUISITIVE TYPE?
SKILLS NEEDED:
municate effectively with patients and co-workers. You have an interest in science and technology. You have a keen eye for detail. You like working as part of a larger team for the greater good.
THESE CAREERS MAY BE FOR YOU:
FABRICATION TECHNICIAN
GAMING DESIGNER
DO YOU LIKE TO HELP PEOPLE?
An associate degree prepares students for great careers in these fields. Many credits will also transfer into additional educational options for future career growth.
CNC TECHNICIAN
E-BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY ANALYST
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Law enforcement is a unique and demanding career field. If you are an inquisitive person interested in public safety, problem solving, and working with people, this area may be a great fit.
DEGREE NEEDED:
DEGREE NEEDED:
DEGREE NEEDED:
LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS AND SECURITY
MEDIAN SALARY
for associate degree graduates right out of college.
$46,328
$33,189
as in the middle of a salary range; meaning your starting salary could be much higher
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HUMAN SERVICES
You can work with other people to fulfill their everyday needs. POSSIBLE CAREERS Barber, Child Care, Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Funeral Service Director, Substance Abuse Counselor
MARKETING & SALES
Work with people and promote businesses with a degree in this field. POSSIBLE CAREERS Advertising Account Executive, Marketing Specialist, Real Estate Agent, Fashion Merchandising
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM)
Engineer and compute solutions to modern technology challenges.
POSSIBLE CAREERS Civil Engineer, Electrician, Computer Technician, Mechanical Drafter, Renewable Energy Specialist
ARTS, AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS
Explore your creative side with a career in arts and communications. POSSIBLE CAREERS Animator, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photographer
ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION
You can help plan, design or build residential or commercial buildings. POSSIBLE CAREERS Construction, Design and Pre-Construction, Maintenance and Operations
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
Run your own business or help make someone else’s more successful.
Help move people and products to where they need to be.
POSSIBLE CAREERS
POSSIBLE CAREERS Pilot, Aircraft Mechanic, Automotive Technician, Supply Chain Manager, Truck Driver
Human Resources, Business Management/Supervisor, Administrative Professional, Small Business Owner
DISCOVER YOUR INTERESTS AND STRENGTHS!
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FINANCE
Crunch numbers and build budgets in this career. POSSIBLE CAREERS Accounting, Banking Services, Business Finance, Insurance, Securities and Investments
AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
Do you enjoy the outdoors? Pursue your passion and save the earth.
If you are a natural host and planner, you may welcome a career in hospitality.
POSSIBLE CAREERS Agribusiness Specialist, Dairy Cattle Manager, Winemaker, Environmental Engineer, Farm Manager, Veterinary Technician
POSSIBLE CAREERS Baker, Chef, Special Event Manager, Restaurant Manager, Tourism Manager
MAKE IT HAPPEN!
Our online Career Interest Questionnaire is a great place for you to start. This 10 minute quiz can help identify the career areas that might fit you best. Your choices for activities, personal qualities and school subjects help you discover possible future jobs. Find it on our website at: wistechcolleges.org/explore-
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