Wayne H. Bushman AMETA Center building photo. Become a partner. Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship Center.

A Community Partnership

Building a Central Wisconsin Destination Training Center

The Wayne H. Bushman Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship (AMETA™) Center is located in the Stevens Point area. It is expected to serve thousands of people annually through:

  • Traditional programming
  • Professional upskilling
  • K-12 early college and career exploration activities
  • Technology demonstrations
  • Business meetings

The Center will supply Wisconsin with highly skilled workers, address the workforce shortage, and sustain and grow our area businesses.

By 2026, local student economic impact will exceed $1.8M annually in lodging, meals, and gas.

"This proposed facility is desperately needed and will provide a quality workforce for decades to come, thus generating vibrant economic growth through the retention and training of local graduates in central Wisconsin."
– Wayne H. Bushman, Founder, Bushman Electric 

"Building a Center dedicated to skilling and upskilling our local workers is very important in today’s fast-changing, technical work environments. With the skilled worker demand increasing due to retirements and rapid growth in new technology, this conveniently located, state-of-the art training center is critical."
– Joe Kinsella, Founder, Pointe Precision, Inc.

AMETA Center Walkthrough

Building Momentum Together

Programming

Programs planned to be offered:

Trainings

  • Industry-recognized micro credentialing
  • Safety training 
  • Soft skills training
  • Technical training

Local economic impact of the additional skilled salaries will exceed $1.5M annually by 2026.

Becoming a Partner

Mid-State recognizes the importance of working with area partners. Together we are developing the qualified workforce needed to sustain and grow the central Wisconsin economy. This critical project calls for collaboration between industry partners, educational institutions, state and local government, and community members. United, these key stakeholders become a powerful force to ensure the economic well-being of the area. Please consider becoming a partner to secure the future of our communities and workforce.

Monetary, equipment, and material donations are all welcome!

"Labor market data shows increases in machining, automation, engineering, welding, and civil engineering related employment in central Wisconsin through 2027. Providing a convenient, local option for students and adults to enter these careers will keep central Wisconsin strong."
– Scott Groholski, Co-Founder and President, Point of Beginning, Inc.  

Partner Investment Levels

Co-sponsored spaces available!

DIAMOND - $750,000+ - SOLD!

Prominent Space / Atrium Sponsorship
Investment benefit:

  • Donor Branded Space
  • Digital Monitor and Video Wall Presence
  • Donor Recognition Event
  • Inclusion in Marketing Materials
  • Student Engagement Opportunities

PLATINUM - $251,000 - $749,000 - SOLD!

Student Service Area
Investment benefit:

  • Donor Branded Space
  • Digital Monitor and Video Wall Presence
  • Donor Recognition Event
  • Inclusion in Marketing Materials
  • Student Engagement Opportunities

GOLD+ - $250,000 - SOLD!

Program Labs
Investment benefit:

  • Donor Branded Space
  • Digital Monitor and Video Wall Presence
  • Donor Recognition Event
  • Student Engagement Opportunities

GOLD - $200,000 - $249,999

Support Labs, Computer Labs, Classrooms, and Main Corridor
Investment benefit:

  • Donor Branded Space
  • Digital Monitor and Video Wall Presence
  • Donor Recognition Event
  • Student Engagement Opportunities

SILVER - $100,000 - $199,000

Conference Rooms, Corridors, and Entry Ways
Investment benefit: 

  • Space Named and Branded by Donor
  • Digital Monitor and Video Wall Presence
  • Donor Recognition Event
  • Student Engagement Opportunities

BRONZE 

Tier One • Up to $99,999
Investment benefit:

  • Digital Monitor and Video Wall Presence
  • Donor Recognition Event

Tier Two • $25,000 - $49,999
Investment benefit:

  • Digital Monitor and Video Wall Presence
  • Donor Recognition Event

Tier Three • $10,000 - $24,999
Investment benefit:

  • Digital Monitor and Video Wall Presence
  • Donor Recognition Event

Tier Four • <$9,999 
Investment benefit:

  • Digital Monitor and Video Wall Presence
  • Inclusion in Annual Report
Donors show support for Mid-State’s Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship Center project. From left: Wayne Bushman, Keegan Hastreiter, Kody Hastreiter, Ken Hastreiter, Kylan Hastreiter, Sondra Hastreiter, and Mid-State Vice President of Workforce Development & Community Relations Dr. Bobbi Damrow, President Dr. Shelly Mondeik, and Dean of Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering and Transportation, Agriculture, Natural Resources & Construction Ryan Kawski.
Hastreiter Industries show support for Mid-State’s Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship Center project.
Brothers Bill Fonti (president and CEO), Vince Fonti Jr. (chief procurement officer) and Joe Fonti (chief operations officer) of Furniture & ApplianceMart surrounded by Mid-State staff and leadership at the College’s milestone campaign celebration for the Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship Center held on the Stevens Point Campus, Sept. 17. Furniture & ApplianceMart’s donation pushed the campaign past the initial milestone $5 million milestone. Front row, from left: Dr. Bobbi Damrow, Mid-State VP of Workforce Development and Community Relations; Dr. Shelly Mondeik, Mid-State president; Bill, Vince, and Joe Fonti; Ryan Kawski, Mid-State Dean of Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering and Transportation, Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Construction. Back row, from left: Campaign co-chair Joe Kinsella; instructors Michael Johnson, Aaron Wulk, Michael Schultz and Matt McCall; campaign chair Wayne Bushman; and instructor Jim Koskey.
Brothers Bill Fonti, Vince Fonti Jr., and Joe Fonti of Furniture & ApplianceMart surrounded by Mid-State staff and leadership at the College’s milestone campaign celebration for the AMETA Center held on the Stevens Point Downtown Campus, Sept. 17.
Gamber-Johnson President & COO Gautam Malik, and CEO Brian Wagner
Gamber-Johnson President & COO Gautam Malik, and CEO Brian Wagner with Mid-State staff.
Mid-State Mascot Grit holding a sign that says "Heart of a Champ". Standing next to Grit is partner holding a sign that says "Proud Partner"
Mid-State Mascot Grit with a Proud Partner.

 

Mid-State Faculty: Mike Schultz, Mike Johnson, Grit, Matt McCall and Jim Koskey
Mid-State Faculty: Mike Schultz, Mike Johnson, Grit, Matt McCall and Jim Koskey
Mid-State Mascot Grit holding a sign that says "Industry 4.0". Standing next to Alex Lendved
Mid-State Mascot Grit with Mid-State staff member Alex Lendved.

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Corporate and Organizational Donors

AJ’z Steel-Toed Footprints 
Adams Columbia Electric Corporation
Adams County
Ag Country Farm Credit Services
Ag World Support Systems^
Agricair Flying Services
Alliant Energy Foundation^
Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc.^
Anonymous
Associated Bank^
B & D Farms, LLP^
Bell Family Charitable Foundation^
Big Dirt, LLC
Bob & Mary Berard
Boldt Construction^
Brilliant Marketing and Consulting
Bushman Electric/Wayne Bushman^
Central Door Solutions
Circle Education, LLC
City of Stevens Point
Coloma Farms
Connexus Association^
Current Technologies, Inc.
D&D of Park Falls, LLC
Delta Dental of Wisconsin^
Digi-Copy
Domtar
Donaldson Company Inc.^
Duraclean Specialists
ERCO Worldwide USA^
EUA
FFH Holdings Inc.
Fahrner Excavating
Farm Fixation
Fast Signs
Findorff^
Firkus Masonry
First State Bank^
Furniture and ApplianceMart^
GP Ventures, LLC
Gamber Johnson^
Gene Haas Foundation
Grounds Detail Service LLC
Guenthner Farms^
Guth Farms^
H&K Tool & Die, Inc.
H&S Manufacturing Company, Inc.^
Hastreiter Industries^
Heartland Business Systems
Heartland Farms^
Herb Kohl Charities^
Hometown Sears
Hyer Construction Inc.
IncredibleBank
Insight F/S
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW-388) & National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)^
Ironworkers Local 383 Apprenticeship Committee
Jacob Searls Cranberry Company
Jay-Mar, Inc.^
JBT Corporation
John & Patty Noel
JW Mattek & Sons
Ki Mobility^
Marten Machining, Inc.
Masonite
Matalco
Mathy Construction Company^
McCain Foods^
Metal Crafters
Mid-State Civil Engineering Club
Mid-State Student Leadership Board
Mid-State Technical College Foundation, Inc.^
Monogram Foods
Mount Morris^
N1 Critical Technologies, Inc.
ND Paper
Nicolet Bank^
North Central Irrigation, Inc
Northeast WI Building & Construction Trades Council
Oak Grove Farms Inc.
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
Okray Family Farms^
Old National Bank Foundation
Omernik & Associates
One Community Bank^
Ortho Molecular Products
PM Mechanical, LLC
Paget Equipment – In Memory of Jim Reigel
Paper City Savings^
Patrykus Farms
Plover River Farm Alliance^
Point of Beginning^
Pointe Precision^
Polito's Pizza
Portage County
Premier Mounts
Prevail Bank^
Property Works
Roberts Irrigation^
Sand County Equipment, LLC^
Secura Insurance
Sentry Foundation^
Seramur Family Foundation^
Simplicity Credit Union
Skyward^
Steel King^
TYRI Americas^
The Community Foundation of Central WI
The Harmony - Rich & Carolyn Sommer Fund^
The International Bank of Amherst
The Pineries Bank
The Wayne Bushman Family^
Village of Plover
Warner & Warner, Inc.
Waupaca Foundry^
Welling Kitchen and Bath
Wenzel’s Farm
Wipfli LLP
Wirz Inc
Wisconsin Paper Council
Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers^
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation/ We Energies Foundation^
Worth Company^
Worzalla^
Wysocki Family of Companies^
Your Choice Roofing

^Founding Partner

Equipment Donors

Becker, Carrie*
Buss, Kris*
Byczynski, Joe*
Coker-Nelson, Marg
Donaldson Leadership
Duckart, Thomas
Engel, Scott*
Engen, Greg*
Gill, Vikram*
Hafermann, Mark*
Johnson, Christopher*
Koskey, James*
Scheberl, Luke*
Webster, Greg*

*Current Mid-State Employee

Individual Donors

Adams, Edward and Helen
Anderson, Rick*
Bauknecht Green, Mary Jo
Behrens, Sharon*
Bender, Stephanie*
Berger, Paula*
Bernstein, Craig* and Schmidt, Andrea
Brandl, Connie and Pete
Bruckbauer, Greg* and Kathy
Bruno, James*
Brzezinski, Karen*
Coker Nelson, Marg
Cover, Shiela*
Crass, Kristin
Damrow, Bobbi* & Chuck
Denny, Riley*
Dirks-Luebbe, Micki*
Drewa, Cathy*
Duckart, Kerry*
Dumitrescu-Mihaly, Mihai*
Ellie, Beth
Escher, Whitney*
Esselman, Jackie*
Figge, Char & Lawler, Lois
Foley, Bonnie*
Gaul, Eckhard & Lore
Gaul, Volker & O'Keefe, Susan
Gebert, Mike
Gerlach, Craig
Giblin, Kate
Glenzer Meyer, Sherry*
Higgins, Shelly*
Hudak, Brenda* & Vince
Huebner, Heather
In Memory of Bob Beaver
In Memory of Peter Laskowski
Inda, Laurie
Jarosinski, Carrie*
Johnson Schuh, Deb*
Johnson, Andrea*
Johnson, Michael*
Jones, Amanda
Kage, Stephen
Kane, Colleen
Kawski, Ryan* and Sara
Kedrowski, John & Pat
Kedrowski, Lawrence Joseph and Mary Rose 
Kimball, Trea*
Kloehn, Trina*
Lang, Mandy*
Lager, Charissa
Lendved, Alex*
M/M Rich Sommer
Mallek, Peter and Betty
Mayek, Mandy
McCall, Matt*
Meis, Matthew
Melby, Desiah*
Merdan, Richard 
Miller, Lynneia
Miller, Natasha*
Mondeik, Shelly*
Moore, Russell*
Morgan, Angie*
Morgan, Isabella*
Nusz, Benjamin*
Paul, Megan*
Palios, Andrew*
Presley, Brent*
Rathe, Suzanne*
Reidell, Nicole*
Rowe Peplinski, Lisa
Russell, Brad*
Saindon, Krisann*
Schalow, Gordon
Schneider, Matt*
Schultz, Michael*
Severson, Chris*
Shippy, John
Skurzewski-Servant, Missy
Spargo, Chuck & Boddy, Janet
Stancher, Amber*
Stannis, Christine
Steckbauer, Jill and Ken
Steele, Jon*
Stencil, Terrance and Debra
Susa, Angie*
Swan, Brenda*
Turba, Larry and Nancy
Turner, Lea Ann*
Vang, Are
Wallerman, Sherrilee
Weichelt, Shelly*
Westphal, Fred

*Current Mid-State Employee

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