Nearly 180 graduating high school seniors and their supporters attended Mid-State Technical College’s annual Admit Day event on May 2 to celebrate their decision to enroll as Mid-State students.

When Natasha Janicki first enrolled in Mid-State’s Civil Engineering Technology–Highway Technician program, she wasn’t sure college was the right path for her. Growing up with a mom who worked in civil engineering, she always knew she wanted to work in the field, operating heavy machinery, moving earth, and building roads and bridges. But sitting in a classroom? That felt distant from the real action.

Mid-State Technical College will host its spring graduation on Saturday, May 17. The outdoor ceremony is designed to celebrate all graduating students, their families and invited guests.

Mid-State Technical College is offering a new Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) Technician associate in applied science program. Applications are now being accepted for the 60-credit program. 

This June, Mid-State Technical College will host two sessions of HealthQuest: Nursing Exploration Camp for high school students to explore the role of a registered nurse.

Mid-State Technical College is now offering a Jail Officer Academy program to prepare learners for positions as corrections officers in county jails. The 200-hour program is accredited by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and fulfills state certification requirements.

Student housing is now available for Mid-State Technical College students at The Villas at Marshfield. An open house event was held on April 16 for the public to visit Mid-State’s Marshfield Campus and The Villas.

Mid-State Technical College will again host its free Metal Mania machining training program this summer.

A record 111 Mid-State Technical College construction and industrial trade apprentices received Tools of the Trade scholarships from Ascendium this year. Each apprentice received $2,000 to use toward the purchase of equipment, tools, clothing, tuition and other needs to help them complete the required education and training for their trade.

Mid-State Technical College is expanding its meat cutting and butchery programming, thanks to an extension of its Meat Talent Development Grant awarded by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP).