Wisconsin Technical College System

Tools of the Trade Scholarships Help Wisconsin Apprentices Advance Their Careers

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention Award $15 Million to Organizations Across Wisconsin to Reduce Crime, Prevent Violence, and Keep Kids, Families, and Communities Safe

Gov. Evers Announces Partnership With Milwaukee Bucks to Raise Awareness, Prevent Domestic Violence Across Wisconsin

New partnership builds on Evers Administration’s efforts to end the cycle of violence, address rising rates of domestic violence deaths in Wisconsin, and keep kids, families, and communities safe

Gov. Evers Celebrates Four Consecutive Years of Record-High Enrollment InStates Registered Apprenticeship Program,Announces New Training Pathwaysand Opportunities for Growthin High-Demand Fields

Governor announces two new apprenticeship pathways in healthcare and education careers, workforce training grants for advanced manufacturing and AI sectors, and efforts to advance startup companies with high-growth potential

Milwaukee Schools Have Low Level of Dual Enrollment Participation

College level courses less likely at schools with high rates of poverty.

DWD and DFI Celebrate Career and Technical Education Month in Wisconsin

WI Technical Colleges Growing, 4-Year Universities Struggling

Helped by dual enrollment by high school students, technical colleges up 18%.

Wisconsin Technical College System earns strong public support in latest statewide survey

Survey shows strong public trust in WTCS for affordability, job outcomes and transfer opportunities

2025 Wrap Up: Gov. Evers Highlights Administrations Efforts to Do What’s Best for Kids in 2025 the Year of the Kid

2025 Wrap Up: Gov. Evers Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention Launch New $10 Million Grant Program to Reduce Crime and Violence and Keep Kids, Families, and Communities Safe

New grant application open to support initiatives and programs at school districts, law enforcement agencies, domestic violence organizations, firearm retailers, and local governments, among others, to help prevent violence across Wisconsin

Wisconsin High Schools Seek to Offer More College Classes

But it often means teachers must go back to school for graduate degree.

New Policy Makes It Easier To Transfer Between UW Campuses

But faculty, some students, have concerns over curriculum changes.

Latest UW Branch Closure Follows Years of Declining Enrollment, Budget Cuts

UW system closing Baraboo Sauk County campus, sixth branch closure of 13 former two-year campuses.

Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Bills to Bolster EMS Professionals and Services Across Wisconsin

Statement on appointment of Dr. Michael Rosen to the Wisconsin Technical College System Board of Directors

Alderman DiAndre Jackson October 15, 2025

Wisconsin Trails Almost Every State in College Affordability

Each UW school and 90% of tech schools failed affordability test.

Dual Enrollment Bill Aims To Make It Easier For High Schoolers To Take College Classes

One-in-four high school students already participate, but with stark divides based on district.

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Wisconsin Technical College System Board

New Universities of Wisconsin Policy Would Ensure All Core General Education Courses Transfer Between Universities

Gov. Evers, Dfi Celebrate College Savings Month, Highlight Benefits of Wisconsin’s 529 College Savings Program 

AG Kaul, Coalition Announce Restoration of Previously Withheld Education Department Funding

Wisconsin Technical College System Gets Federal Funds After Freeze

The Department of Education froze and then released nearly $7 million in funding for adult education programs.

New Grants Could Help Train Wisconsin’s Low-Income Workers

Trump budget plan allows Pell Grants to pay for short-term workforce training.

Wisconsin Joins States Suing Trump For Withholding Education Funds

24 states challenge withdrawal of $6.8 billion just before school year to begin.

AG Kaul Sues Trump Administration for Freezing $6.8 Billion in Education Grants Just Weeks Before School Year Start

Wisconsin at risk of losing an estimated $72 million in funding

Wisconsin Technical College System elects officers

Bipartisan Budget Deal Gets Mixed Reviews From Wisconsin Legislators

A 'step in the right direction' or a 'little sad' and 'unacceptable'?

MATC Appoints Three District Board Members, Including Two Reappointments

Knock-on effects: How NIH cuts will ripple through economy plenary panel at Entrepreneurs’ Conference

Wisconsin Higher Education Leaders Blast Student Aid Cuts in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Bill, pending Senate approval, would make it harder for students to get student aid, attend technical college part time.

Wisconsin higher education leaders say reductions in federal financial aid will limit educational opportunities

Federal financial aid cuts loom large for Wisconsin students

Wisconsin Women in Government Opens 2025 Scholarship Applications

Council Committee Approves $100 Million Deer District, MATC Project

Technical college to pay millions to include new athletic facility in mixed-use development.

Gov. Evers Shares Excerpt from 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message in Weekly Radio Address, Highlighting Policy Priorities for the Next Two Years

Gov. Evers Introduces “The Most Pro-Kid Budget in State History” in 2025 the Year of the Kid

Governor’s budget includes the largest investment in Wisconsin’s kids by any governor in Wisconsin history

State Superintendent Jill Underly Running as Public Education Champion

'We need people in the Legislature who will fight for public schools, too,' incumbent says.

Gov. Evers Declares 2025 the Year of the Kid- “If We Want to Improve Our Kids’ Outcomes, Then We Have to Shorten the Odds” 

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Creating Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention, Directs $10 Million to Support Violence Prevention Efforts Statewide

Governor to propose sustainable, ongoing funding for office, comprehensive gun safety reform initiatives in state budget

DOA Secretary Blumenfeld Makes Leadership Announcements

New Appointments for Deputy Secretary and Division of Enterprise Operations Administrator

What’s next for state’s three pillars of higher ed?

Learn more Nov. 26 at Tech Council luncheon

Committee Discusses Separating UW-Madison From Rest of System

Part of larger discussion about future of system, including funding.

Wisconsin Technical College System Reports Positive Salary Outcomes and Career Advancements in Latest Five-Year Follow-Up

Former Wisconsin Governors Urge People to Vote in New Ads

Jim Doyle and Scott McCallum featured in TV and radio public service messages.

DWD Publishes 2024 Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council Annual Report

Wisconsin Technical College System Board Announces Finalists for System President Position

‘Grow’ panels tackle young company challenges June 6 at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference

Legislators Agree on Opioid Plan, Still Withhold PFAS, Hospital Funds

Standoff between Republicans on Joint Finance Committee and Gov. Evers continues.

Wisconsin Technical College System President Foy to Visit MATC as College Announces Next Full Ride Deadline

Statewide tour aimed at recognizing and celebrating student, staff and community who make technical colleges places of purpose in Wisconsin communities.

Baldwin Announces $5.7 Million for Western Tech to Increase Access to Good-Paying, In-Demand Careers in Advanced Manufacturing

Baldwin fought to fund the program in latest government funding bill

Milwaukee Area Technical College Hosts Graduation Ceremony for New Correctional Officers

Graduates will take oath to build safer communities, improve post-release outcomes, and help residents become successful

Gov. Evers Signs Five Bipartisan Bills to Improve Access to Dental Healthcare, Bolster Healthcare Workforce

Wisconsin DSPS Announces Partnership with State’s Private Colleges and Universities

Collaboration with WAICU aims to further streamline licensing for health care jobs

Financial aid modernization will help Wisconsin students

Financial Aid Modernization Act will make it easier for students to receive state financial aid

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence

30 task force members, national AI experts set to convene at public task force meeting Oct. 30 in Madison

Gov. Evers, DOA Announce Highest State Surplus and ‘Rainy Day’ Fund Balance in State History

Governor renews calls for Legislature to invest in addressing generational workforce challenges, preventing looming child care crisis

GOP Senators Express Skepticism of Governor’s Childcare, Workforce Bill

Issue coming to head with worker shortage, expiration of childcare subsidy program.

Gov. Evers, DCF Announce Child Care Stabilization and Sustainment Efforts Receive Inaugural La Follette/Gladfelter Award for Innovation in State Government

Gov. Evers Formally Requests Public Hearing, Action on Comprehensive Workforce Plan to Address State’s Workforce Challenges, Invest in Child Care, Expand Paid Leave, Support Higher Education

Governor’s special session legislation to address state’s longstanding workforce issues awaits action in the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges

Bipartisan Legislative Task Force Takes On Artificial Intelligence

Other task forces will address childhood obesity and human trafficking, Vos announces.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Creating Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Special Session to Address State’s Chronic Workforce Challenges

State’s Child Care Industry Struggles with Worker Turnover

Low pay, widespread vacancies leading to burnout, turnover among workers.

Baldwin, Young, Kaine Introduce Bill to Boost Career and Technical Education, Connect People with Good-Paying Jobs

Bipartisan bill ensures that career and technical education is included in federal data to help improve career readiness programs, meet the needs of the economy, and expand skilled workforce

State’s Technical Colleges Have Financial Clout

They’re much better funded than the UW System. Why?

Evers Vetoes Merger of UW Campus, Technical College in Washington County

County executive says merger talks will continue, notes 66% decline in enrollment.

Gov. Evers Signs 2023-25 Biennial Budget Making Historic Investments in Communities, Expanding Affordable Housing Statewide, Addressing PFAS

Gov. Evers enacts budget with over 50 line-item vetoes to provide child care and housing grants, target tax relief to working families, among others

Assembly Passes Bill To Overhaul How Reading Is Taught

DPI gives support after changes. Plus: Pharmacists could prescribe birth control, alcohol regulations overhauled.

Vos Pushed to End Technical Colleges Taxing Authority

Amendment's author was unknown. Drafting files show Assembly Speaker requested it.

GOP Amendment Blocks Tech Colleges’ Property Tax For Operations

Tech colleges weren't consulted. They would lose $249 million in annual funding.

Gov. Evers Appoints Leslie Svacina to the Wisconsin Technical College System Board

June 1 ‘Succeed’ track focuses on fundraising at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference

‘Launch’ panels focus on startups June 1 at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference

What do investors need to hear from you? Learn from angel, venture capitalists June 1 in Milwaukee

Global entrepreneurship leader to keynote June 1 at Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Milwaukee

UW Regents Approve 5% Tuition Hike

First increase in a decade. UW President says it's necessary to deal with inflation.

Gov. Evers Announces Plan to Protect Voting Rights, Democracy in Wisconsin

Governor's proposal makes voting easier and more accessible for eligible voters, supports local election administration, ensures elections remain free and secure

Southwestern Wisconsin Farmer Appointed To DNR Board

Gov. Evers appoints Paul Buhr to replace Walker-appointee William Bruins.

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2022 Accomplishments

Enrollment Up More Than 10% At Wisconsin Technical Colleges

Following COVID-19 decline, all 16 technical colleges saw enrollment growth last school year.

Milwaukee Area Technical College Honors Froedtert Health as a Future Maker

Partnership recognizes the important relationship between technical colleges and employers.

3 Technical College System Board Members Won’t Resign

Republican appointees’ terms to serve on state board ended in May 2021 but they won’t step down.

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Youth Apprenticeship Offerings, 14 New Occupational Pathways for Students

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Over $14 Million to Build Capacity for Wisconsin’s Behavioral Health Needs

Projects to increase access and build workforce for mental health and substance use services

Kleefisch, Nicholson Promise Overhaul of UW Regents

GOP challengers for governor promise to recall, replace Evers’ 9 appointees to the board.

Wisconsin Joins National Effort to Grow and Retain Health Care Workforce

Multiple states collaborate to address worker shortages

Entrepreneurs’ Conference returns live to Milwaukee; SHINE founder Greg Piefer to keynote June 2

University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approves liberal arts transfer degrees

Fewer High School Grads Choosing College

State’s 2-year campuses, technical colleges see big enrollment drops amid a hot labor market.

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $50 Million Investment in Safer Communities Across Wisconsin

New investments to address reckless driving, expand pre-trial GPS supervision, while supporting evidence-based crime prevention strategies, local and tribal law enforcement agencies, and alleviating court backlogs

Gov. Evers Signs Two Bills to Support Service Members and their Families, Address Workforce Shortages

Senate Votes 33-0 To Fund Youth Prison

Also passes bills to restrict teaching race, limit safety net, allow higher bail.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Calling Legislature into Special Session to Address Rising Costs Facing Families, Reduce Barriers to Employment, Invest in Our Schools

Governor’s special session legislation provides $600 surplus refund to Wisconsin family of four, targeted relief for childcare and caregiver costs, and investments in education while holding the line on property taxes

Building careers while incarcerated

Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant will bring new educational opportunities, workforce support to incarcerated individuals

Gov. Evers Announces Plan Using Surplus Funds to Address Rising Costs, Barriers to Employment in Wisconsin

Governor’s plan provides $150 surplus refund to every Wisconsin resident, targeted relief for childcare and caregiver costs, and investments in education while holding the line on property taxes

MATC Broadens Access to College in Milwaukee

Education can unlock opportunities blocked by racial, economic inequality.

New credit transfer agreement to benefit Wisconsin students

UW System, WTCS collaborate for seamless credit transfer

Thompson Right On UW System Future

Blue-ribbon commission needed to address falling enrollment, massive challenges.

Nass Pushes Legislature to Sue UW System

Thompson, system leaders refuses to submit mask and testing rules for Republican approval.

Wisconsin DOJ Hosts First Fire Investigation Course

“This course provides investigators with training and accreditation, bringing expertise in fire investigations to more communities and helping to protect public safety,” said Attorney General Kaul.