Milwaukee Area Technical College

City Selling Properties in Harambee

On Thursday, city will show off three commercial buildings for sale for redevelopment.

A Time Capsule of Milwaukee

Art Museum's “Portrait of Milwaukee” offers vignettes of the city’s history over an 80-year period.

Program Offers Formerly Incarcerated People a Career

UMOS TechHire program provides training in technology fields and skilled trades.

For-Profit Colleges Need State Oversight

Walker opened door to abuse. Evers has reinstated the Educational Approval Board.

Marquette University advantage program announced in partnership with Catholic Memorial High School

The program enables students to continue their Catholic education and save tuition dollars.

Fred Royal Jr. Announced Election Bid for Alderman

Long-time resident of Milwaukee District #7 seeking to replace alderman Khalif J. Rainey

Milwaukee PBS sets vision for future with five-year strategic plan

Nation’s Top-Rated PBS Station Launches Search for First Chief Content Officer As It Prepares to Host PBS NewsHour, Washington Week During DNC Convention

A Grand Update on The Avenue

Plus: downtown streetscaping improvements and lots of historic preservation news.

Life As a Latino in Milwaukee

Residents offer frank views. Education, low wages, segregation seen as challenges.

MATC Program Would Redevelop Homes

Would partner with city, JCP Construction and non-profit on job training, blight elimination.

WDA Foundation Smile grants help another 6,912 have healthier smiles

8 Resources for Adult H.S. Learners

Where and how to get a high school equivalency diploma or GED.

Mount Mary, Moraine Park Technical College announce “Nursing 1-2-1” program to address regional need for bachelor’s prepared nurses

Students entering the Nursing 1-2-1 program can enjoy the full range of benefits associated with both Mount Mary and Moraine Park.

Joaquin Altoro To Lead WHEDA

Evers picks Milwaukee resident to lead agency responsible for affordable housing.

Summerfest 2019 Daily Admission Promotions Announced

Official Summerfest App Released

Gov. Evers Announces Staff Appointments for Governor’s Office in Milwaukee

Dr. Shandowlyon Hendricks-Williams will serve as the Milwaukee Director, Edwin Huertas will serve as the Milwaukee Deputy Director, and Revelle Williams will serve as the Milwaukee Constituent Services Manager.

Walker’s Costly War on the Poor

Former governor’s “trampoline” for SNAP recipients is a high-cost failure, report finds

Milwaukee PBS GM Appointed to FCC Consumer Advisory Committee

Bohdan Zachary to Be the First Public Television Representative Selected for Federal Committee

America’s Favorite PBS TV Auction Returns to the Airwaves

Milwaukee PBS’ Great TV Auction Returns to Charm, Inspire and Raise Much-Needed Funds to Educate, Entertain and Stimulate Imaginations

MATC Program Has Helped Thousands

Launched in 2017, MATC Promise provides free tuition to low- and middle-income students.

Evers’ Budget Allows Immigrants In-State Tuition

Proposal praised by Democrats, slammed by Republicans.

Beto O’Rourke Visits Milwaukee

Potential 2020 presidential candidate campaigns at MATC on national tour of college campuses.

MOTOR™ Names Jed Hanson as New Executive Chef

In his new role, Hanson will be responsible for menu development and execution for MOTOR.

Many College Students Are Hungry, Homeless

MATC faculty starts fund to help students, holding benefit on February 15.

Marquette President Michael R. Lovell delivers fifth Presidential Address, announces new initiatives

Creation of Institute for Women’s Leadership, $250,000 President’s Challenge grant winner and varsity esports team announced

M-cubed helps boost MPS grad rate, send more grads to college

MPS, MATC and UWM committed to accelerating progress, helping more grads succeed at MATC, UWM

New Boutique Opens On North Avenue

Basia Rose Designs grew from pop-up, now at 1617 W. North Ave. in Innovations and Wellness Commons.

Gingerbread Houses Made by MATC Baking & Pastry Arts Students on Display at Milwaukee Public Market Dec. 1-12

The market is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Will Obama Visit Increase Black Turnout?

4,000 people attended, mostly North Side residents, whose votes could be critical.

City Launches Children’s Savings Accounts

City and United Way will start all MPS K-5 students with $25 in a savings account.

Leading Housing Policy Researcher and Author of The Color of Law, Richard Rothstein to Speak at MATC

Rothstein is lauded as a leading historical expert on housing policy.

Franklin Lioness Craft Fair Oct. 27 at MATC’s Oak Creek Campus

Admission is $2 (free for children under 12).

Two National Television Personalities are Going to Get Cooking in Milwaukee

Co-Hosts of ‘America’s Test Kitchen’ and ‘Cook’s Country’ to Visit on October 18

Governor Walker Highlights Youth, Registered Apprenticeship Programs at Event with Milwaukee Public Schools, Harley-Davidson

"By continuing to expand our Youth Apprenticeship program, we are creating pathways to meaningful careers for high school students across Wisconsin."

MATC ESL Instructor Receives U.S. State Dept. Fellowship to Teach in Dominican Republic

She is one of only 170 U.S. citizens selected for the 2018-2019 English Language Fellow Program.

Job Fair Helps Teens, Young Adults

Held on South Side by city, non-profits to reach “opportunity youth.”

Summerfest 2018 Results

Despite three days of excessive heat warnings over 100 degrees and two days with rain, attendance was reported at 766,192.

College Campuses Going Smoke-Free

National trend includes 23 colleges in state, Marquette and MATC.

Candidates for Governor Hold Debate

But not on TV. And not every Democratic candidate. So who won?

Scholarships for Class of 2018 Exceed $86 Million

Amount of scholarship dollars earned by MPS students is largest ever, breaking last year's record by more than $22 million

New Tech Program Focuses on Coding Skills, Community Impact

Nonprofit technology training program has an industry retention rate of 81 percent.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Highlights Legislation to Boost Apprenticeships in Oak Creek

Baldwin legislation to invest in public-private partnerships to close skills gap

MPL receives “The Great American Read” programming grants from ALA and PBS

The library’s programming for “The Great American Read” will kick off at 7 p.m. on May 17 at Milwaukee Area Technical College.

Former Bucks Star Sidney Moncrief to Present Keynote at MATC Spring Commencement May 11

Moncrief was a standout player for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1979-1989.

Summerfest 2018 Daily Admission Promotions Announced

All exchanges, unless otherwise stated, will take place at the Mid Gate Promotions Booth, which is located at the Mid Gate Plaza.

MATC Tennis, Basketball Advance to NJCAA Divisions I and II, Allowing the College to Offer Athletic Scholarships

Announcement Serves as Celebration of Athletics and College as Family

MPS, UWM, MATC develop path for future teachers

Paraprofessionals can seek teaching license through streamlined program

The Nation’s #1 PBS Fundraising Auction Turns 50 This Year

The Great TV Auction Celebrates Half a Century of Raising Money and Delighting Viewers

New Program Premieres in May Presenting the Local Flavor of Student Chefs

Series Follows MATC’s Culinary Arts Program -- Watch Students Transform into Chefs on ‘Cook.Plate.Dine.’™

Vote Today; Key Races Will Be Decided

A breakdown of everything on Milwaukee ballots.

MATC Five Star Food & Wine Evening April 19

The event features eight themed food stations plus specialty desserts, paired with wine and craft beer.

‘10thirtysix ’ to re-ring the alarm bell on milwaukee’s lead crisis

This event will be recorded for a special edition of 10thirtysix, to air on Milwaukee PBS 10 on Thursday, April 19 at 9:00 p.m.

20 Great Downtown Lunch Spots

Soups, sandwiches, Ramen, Italian, Ethiopian, vegan, Vietnamese and more.

John Chisholm On the Hot Seat

DA addresses police-community relations, death penalty, other questions in Q&A at MATC.

Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm to Speak At Downtown Milwaukee Campus March 5

His presentation is free and open to the public

North Shore Bank Grows Mortgage Team for North Milwaukee Communities

Lanza, a Saukville resident, is actively involved in his community.

How Walker Slashed Tech College Funding

“Soaring” funding reported is wrong: it’s actually declined significantly.

Hire Local Unemployed at Foxconn

State should enforce hiring agreements, provide transportation for area workers.

Admission Discounts and Prizes Offered for Milwaukee NARI Home Improvement Show

Discounted ticket prices and a variety of raffle prizes are just some of the incentives attracting visitors to the 56th annual Milwaukee NARI Home Improvement Show at the State Fair Park Exposition Center in West Allis Thurs., Feb. 15, through Sun., Feb. 18.

Diane Nelson Receives Milwaukee NARI Foundation “Spirit Of Volunteerism” Award

Nelson is known for listening to the needs and wants of her clients to create interiors that reflect their personality and lifestyle.

Governor Walker Announces Wisconsin Career Creator Plan to Support Long-Term Workforce Development Needs

$20 million investment will improve worker training and education opportunities

MATC Program Targets 53206 Zip Code

Serves students who live or work in 53206, and were unable to finish college.

Milwaukee NARI Foundation Announces 2018 Spring Semester Scholarship Recipients

New Season of ‘Around the Corner with John McGivern’ Kicks off with sold-out Preview party

Highly-Anticipated 7th Season Launches with Screening Event on January 8

14 Scholarships to be Awarded at MLK Celebration, Sunday, January 7

Inspirational speaker for the celebration will be Bryanna Wade-Gardner, New St. James United Methodist Community Church.

Milwaukee PBS’ Beloved Local Shows to Return With New Episodes and New Wisconsin Adventures

Around the Corner with John McGivern and Outdoor Wisconsin Premiere New Seasons in January

MATC Mequon Campus Vice President Is Ozaukee County NAACP’s First Education “Game Changer”

Education is one of six “Game Changer” categories for the NAACP nationally – priority issues to address inequality facing African Americans.

Public Television Gets Big Salute From Regional Emmys

Milwaukee PBS was honored with three regional Emmys

Gingerbread Creations Made by MATC Baking & Pastry Arts Students on Display at Milwaukee Public Market Dec. 2-13

Baking industry professionals will judge all entries for design and quality.

Alan Sanders Named Vice-President of Sales at Max Weiss Company

Sanders brings tremendous hands-on knowledge of construction metal forming and rolling to his new position.

Students To Design Replicas of New Arena and Miller Park as Gingerbread Event Expands in Partnership with Brewers Community Foundation, Milwaukee Bucks

Dubbed “Gingerbread Pro,” the student creations will be an expansion of MATC’s longstanding gingerbread event.

Area Early Childhood Education Teachers Honored

Fifth annual Celebrate Teachers & Teaching awards program recognizes outstanding educators

New Hmong TV News Show First in State

Weekly show airs Fridays at 11:30 p.m., repeats Saturday at 7:30 a.m.

“Chop Shop” Helps Feed Those In Need

Nonprofit Tikkun Ha-Ir provides inmates kitchen skills, and distributes food to shelters and food pantries.

Catering Company Wins Business Competition

Lisa Kaye Catering took home $11,000 by winning Near West Side Partners' Rev-Up MKE.

Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative Names Army Vet Debbie Buchanan As New Executive Director

Buchanan has worked for more than 20 years in the non-profit sector.

Froedtert & MCW Learning Center Opens at Carmen High School of Science and Technology

Career development lab continues Bucks, Froedtert community partnership

MATC’s Online Accounting Program Ranking in Top 50

"MATC is proud to have one of the best online accounting programs in the country."

Callen Construction Adds Ryan Franson as Exterior Sales Representative

Franson has several years of sales and management experience in various industries.

Common Council approves new Pioneering Innovations Commission

News release from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

MATC Statement on Foxconn

Statement from Dr. Vicki J. Martin, president of Milwaukee Area Technical College, regarding Foxconn announcement:

EXPO Launches Campaign to Close Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (MSDF)

Leaders of the #CloseMSDF Campaign Call on Governor Walker to Save Lives and Save Money by Closing MSDF

Governor Walker Highlights Economy, Workforce Development Investments in Milwaukee

During the past four years, Governor Walker has invested more than $200 million of state funding in workforce development

Scholarships for Class of 2017 Exceed $62 Million

Number of scholarship dollars offered to MPS students is largest ever, breaking last year's record by more than $10 million

Panther Promoters Forms to Advocate for UWM

The principal objective of the Promoters is to raise the profile and resources for UWM.

Passing Rate on GED Plummets

Local students struggling to pass newer, tougher GED test.

Chris Abele to Give MATC $500,000 to the MATC Promise Program

Gift Will Advance Planning for Wisconsin’s First Adult Promise Program

MATC to Hold ‘Portfolio Night’ May 11 at Downtown Milwaukee Campus

The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Milwaukee TechForce Training Center Named Milwaukee’s Best Public/Private Partnership

TechForce is home to Employ Milwaukee’s TechHire IT training program.

Milwaukee Area Technical College to receive $84.9 million from FCC broadcast incentive auction

No impact to Milwaukee PBS programming

MATC Hosts Sustainability Summit and Exposition May 3-4

Summit attendance is free for all attendees.

Five Star Food & Wine Evening Scheduled for Thursday, April 27

Cuisine for the event is prepared by MATC's culinary arts and baking and pastry arts students.

Hair Stylists Face Daunting State Rules

1,550 hours training, 3,712 hours apprenticeship required to get license.

TechForce Center Provides Path to Jobs

City-led program affiliated with MATC trains people for plentiful IT jobs.

The Story of Welford Sanders Lofts

How the $21 million building on MLK Dr. that honors him was created.

Mayor Barrett, Employ Milwaukee, HACM and Blue 1647 Kick Off TechHire IT Training Program at the Milwaukee TechForce Training Center

Employ Milwaukee and its partner Blue 1647 are providing training for individuals who wish to pursue a career in certain IT occupations.

Pushing Minorities To Become Entrepreneurs

Experts say it's about computers, technology, but also about manufacturing.

Laura Bray Named MATC’s Vice President of College Advancement and External Communications

Bray has spent most of her career building public-private collaborative teams to deliver results in community and economic development.

City Approves Schlitz Park Upgrades

$875,000 in new TIF spending for safety measures and better RiverWalk access.