The Technical College Effect

Wisconsin’s Technical College System has 340,000 students — the largest higher education system in Wisconsin.

Nearly 9 of every 10 graduates live and work in Wisconsin. Immediate Success For Graduates

Strong job placement: 9 out of every 10 graduates are Great student investment: For every dollar students invest Graduates are valued and Impressive salary growth after five years: employed within 6 months of graduation, even in a in their technical college education, nearly $5 ($4.90) is rewarded: Median salaries Median salaries of more than $44,000; tough economy. returned as higher future income over their careers. for associate degree grads are a 48% increase since graduation. $36,397 right out of college.

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Wisconsin’s Technical Colleges Top Median Salaries 6 Months After Graduation (Follow up Report of 2012 graduates) $58,000 $55,000 $54,658 $53,114 $52,000 $51,996 $50,500 $49,916 $49,567 $48,044 $48,000 $47,171 $46,848

Manufacturing Logistics Instrumentation Diagnostic Medical Gas Utility Industrial Automation Cardiovascular Dental Hygienist Nursing Associate Automated Supervisory Aircraft Electronics Information Systems Management Controls Engineering Sonography Construction Controls & Networking Technology Degree Manufacturing Management Security Specialist & Service Systems Tech Immediate Payback For Taxpayers

Great taxpayer investment: Wisconsin’s taxpayers Degrees in demand: At least 54% of Wisconsin's jobs Head start in high school: More than 26,000 students Getting individuals back in the workforce: Wisconsin receive $12.20 in benefits for every dollar invested today require technical education. earned college credit while in high school. Technical Colleges served 26% more unemployed workers in the technical colleges. over the last 5 years (29,000 to 37,000).

60% in 5 years (16,591 to 26,559)

Immediate Results For Employers

Skills employers want: Business and industry Appreciation for graduates: 93% of employers are Value of technical colleges: 96% of employers say their Flexible onsite corporate training: More than 98% representatives serving on advisory committees satisfied or very satisfied with the education and training local technical college is important to the overall success of companies say Wisconsin Technical Colleges' help ensure graduates have the skills employers and would hire technical college graduates again. of their businesses. customized training meets or exceeds explectations. need for success.

©2014 Wisconsin’s Technical Colleges Wisconsin’s technical colleges anticipate and respond to local workforce needs, resulting in immediate results for graduates and The Technical College Effect signifcant payback for employers and taxpayers Student success = employer growth + expansion Positioned to succeed ...

Innovative “The Electronics program opened my eyes to a whole To keep pace with technological advancements in the new world. workplace, Wisconsin’s technical colleges use state-of- It gave me the foundation the-art equipment to ensure graduates are job-ready on I needed to work and Wisconsin’s Technical College System has 340,000 students — the largest higher education system in Wisconsin. day one. We also lead the way in the use of alternative- succeed in the medical and delivery instruction, such as night, weekend and online telecommunications felds.” classes and assess and award credit for prior learning in the classroom, the workplace and from life experiences. - Mike Fox, VP and General Manager, Time Warner Employers appreciate that the technical colleges can Cable Northeast Wisconsin often put together curriculum to suit the employers’ needs with relatively short turn-around. The subject matter can be customized based on technical student / employer success profle Nearly 9 of every 10 graduates live and work in Wisconsin. competencies and or soft skills, and everything in- between. This fexible design and agile support helps Wisconsin businesses optimize their productivity and competitiveness in an ever-growing marketplace.

Blackhawk Technical College | www.blackhawk.edu Chippewa Valley Technical College | www.cvtc.edu Fox Valley Technical College | www.fvtc.edu Gateway Technical College | www.gtc.edu Improving quality and profts ... Lakeshore Technical College | www.gotoltc.edu Madison College | www.madisoncollege.edu “We needed to bring skill Mid-State Technical College | www.mstc.edu levels and skill sets to a higher level, to improve Milwaukee Area Technical College | www.matc.edu Wisconsin Success Stories quality and productivity. Moraine Park Technical College | www.morainepark.edu That’s why we turned to the technical college.” Nicolet College | www.nicoletcollege.edu Northcentral Technical College | www.ntc.edu -Chuck Floyd, HR/Training Coordinator, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College | www.nwtc.edu Fisher Barton Specialty Products Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | www.swtc.edu Waukesha County Technical College | www.wctc.edu

employer success profle Western Technical College | www.westerntc.edu Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College | www.witc.edu

Helping students achieve their goals Heidi gained more than knowledge ... Student success = business competitiveness + expansion “The technical college Responsive Wisconsin technical colleges are driven by student success. We continually match curriculum with the skills places student success employers need for the jobs of today and tomorrow. As the state’s job needs, economic landscape and technology above all things. The Colleges quickly respond to changing market needs by initiating, modifying or suspending programs driven by change ever more rapidly, so do our colleges. The state’s largest higher education system, Wisconsin technical technical coursework local and regional needs. This responsiveness benefts colleges enroll hundreds of thousands of students annually. provides students with far more than just knowledge; both students and employers. Students can be confdent it gives them the tools in their skills and talents, and employers can be confdent Our commitment to student success leads the state’s employers to describe us as responsive, innovative, relevant to make a diference employee-candidates will have the skills they need to do and inspiring! Successful students become successful graduates, the bedrock of business and industry success, in the community.” their jobs well. and of Wisconsin’s success. - Heidi Mrozek, student, Radiologic Technology, 2015 graduate (expected) Invaluable training at 3M... Relevant Inspiring student success profle “Training has been Whatever the necessary education and training – from The essential mission of the technical colleges includes the invaluable. It also shows highly focused professional development to a 2-year idea that everyone, through education, has a chance to our people that we care associate degree program – our commitment to student contribute meaningfully to our state. Students drawn to the about them. Engaged success means the student experience will be relevant, technical colleges are driven to achieve success, regardless of associates will make a cost-efective, tailored to busy student lives, engaging, circumstances, and support for those students is abundant. quality product and our and focused on the precise competencies needed customers will be happy.” to match our learners to great jobs and careers. Instructors feel personally responsible for their students’ success, whether traditional students or those just out of -Shelly Gruber, high school, the large numbers of returning adult students HR Manager, 3M or military veterans looking to enhance or learn new skills; the technical colleges provide the counseling, support and Health care providers make the grade ... mentoring for anyone willing to better themselves. employer success profle

“We have hired such great technical college Our students often refect on how unexpectedly but graduates. They come The technical colleges are the key resource for adult naturally, they fnd themselves in leadership and ready and raring to work learners who are underemployed or become unemployed. mentoring roles, giving back to their fellow students. and have great longevity Before placing someone in a program the student must in their jobs. That’s demonstrate the skills and competencies needed for the what we like to see.” job. Whatever one’s educational background, the technical colleges are prepared to help students refresh their skills -Earnestine Daugherty, or overcome any obstacles that may have prohibited their Health Unit Coordinator, success. Froedert Hospital From student to entrepreneur ... Anna pays it forward ... Thanks to very strong employer partnerships, we create or adapt programs that meet employers’ needs. These employer success profle are often unique to each college district and customize “My technical college “Everyone made me feel education for current workers (99,000 served in 2011-12). experience was great! comfortable there. That’s It’s the perfect way to why I now volunteer at get hands-on training the college. I want to in a skilled trade help new students feel like machining.” the same way I did.”

-Chad Wehrs, Owner, - Anna Anderson, Wehrs Machine & Event Meeting Manager, Racing Products Radisson Paper Valley Hotel

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