WITC News and Events

WITC Board Announces Selection of New President

The Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Board of Trustees has selected
Dr. Robert M. Meyer, Special Assistant to the Chancellor for State and Federal Relations; Director, Stout Technology Transfer Institute, Wisconsin, to become the next president of WITC.  Read more.

Manufacturing professionals to gather at WITC-Rice Lake

The Northwest Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center (NWMOC), Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) and Manufacturing Works cordially invite you to a gathering of manufacturing professionals to share best practices, learn about manufacturing topics, trends and opportunities while networking with industry peers.  Read more.

Departing WITC leader named president emeritus of college

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College president Chuck Levine was named president emeritus of that institution by the WITC Board of Trustees. He received this honor at the WITC-Superior commencement ceremony May 16. President emeritus is an honorary title bestowed on a former president who has served with distinction. Read more.

WITC receives top marks in graduate follow-up survey

Each year, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College surveys graduates to find out how well their degree or diploma prepared them for their career. The results reveal an impressive record of academic excellence and valuable career perspective. The trend continues as WITC has recently released the results from its 2006-2007 Graduate Follow-up Survey. Read more.

Gov. Doyle announces effort to grow Northwest Wisconsin

Governor Jim Doyle recently announced at WITC-New Richmond three state awards to boost the economy of Northwestern Wisconsin and grow local jobs. Read more.

Extreme Tool & Engineering, Inc. donates equipment to WITC

At a time when the need for skilled machinists is high, one Wakefield company has stepped in to help train potential employees to enter the workforce prepared. Extreme Tool & Engineering, Inc. has donated a Charmilles D20 Electrical Discharge Machine to the machine tool operation program at WITC. Read more.

ReBAR helps business remain strong

Expertise, equipment, facilities, and training will now be easier for regional businesses to locate and use through the Regional Business Assistance Resource (ReBAR) directory. Read more.

Technical college graduates making financial gains in Wisconsin

MADISON — The growth in earnings by Wisconsin's Technical College graduates was nearly twice the rate of inflation over the past five years. According to the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Longitudinal Follow-Up Study, more than three-quarters of the 2001-02 graduates are working in their fields of training.  Read more.

Tech colleges 'bright spot' in workforce report

The recently released State of Working Wisconsin 2008 report documents economic growth in Wisconsin as "soft" resulting from job losses, higher unemployment and declining median incomes, but credits Wisconsin's Technical Colleges for impacting the state's workforce.   Read more.

Virtual Realities: WITC's simulation programs provide the next best thing to actual experience

WITC's simulation programs provide opportunities to sharpen skills in [almost] real life settings.
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Demand high for employees in manufacturing

The hands of machinists, welders and others involved in the manufacturing industry have built America. While there are those that would claim careers in manufacturing are in decline, experts in the field know otherwise and are adamant that high-technology manufacturing is playing an increasingly important role in the future of our country’s economic growth and ability to compete in a global marketplace. Read more.

WITC ranked 7^th best two-year college in the nation

As students return to the halls of Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College’s four campuses, a recent study has proven they have made the right choice. WITC ranks seventh among two-year colleges nationwide.  Read more.

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