MATC Gap Year Graduates to Share Future Plans at Final Exhibition

Milwaukee. March 22, 2023 — After 10 weeks of intensive career exploration, Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) Gap Year program graduates will share their future career plans during a final exhibition on Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MATC Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Main Building, Room M605, 1015 N. Sixth Street.

The MATC Gap Year program, in partnership with NEWaukee, provides an alternative educational experience for high school graduates who are taking a gap year before continuing their education or career. The program offers career exploration in a variety of fields. Participants earn a stipend of $1,200 while completing the program.

Over the course of 10 weeks, the students experienced hands-on learning in career pathways including STEM, business management, creative arts, healthcare, community and human services, manufacturing, and more.  These MATC-led learning experiences were paired with community showcases, and featured speakers, with field trips to Milwaukee businesses and cultural assets.

After the final exhibition, students will stay connected with MATC through special events and access to career readiness services.

“We congratulate these graduates who have completed this gap-year experience and have been provided with a comprehensive understanding of the career and educational options available to them,” said MATC President Dr. Vicki J. Martin. “Our partnership with NEWaukee provides individuals an in-depth opportunity to explore careers, learn more about themselves and have unique experiences throughout the city.”

High school graduates are encouraged to apply now for the next class of the MATC Gap Year program, which begins on September 7, 2023.

To be eligible, applicants must live in the MATC district, have graduated in 2022 or 2023 with a high school diploma and have a demonstrated financial need as determined by household income not exceeding $75,000. There is no cost to apply or participate.

To apply, visit matc.edu/gapyear. Applications are due by midnight on Friday, April 28, 2023.

About MATC
Wisconsin’s largest technical college and one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest, Milwaukee Area Technical College is a key driver of southeastern Wisconsin’s economy and has provided innovative education in the region since 1912. More than 25,000 students per year attend the college’s four campuses and community-based sites or learn online. MATC offers affordable and accessible education and training opportunities that empower and transform lives in the community. The college offers more than 170 academic programs — many that prepare students for jobs immediately upon completion and others that provide transfer options leading to bachelor’s degrees with more than 40 four-year colleges and universities. Overwhelmingly, MATC graduates build careers and businesses in southeastern Wisconsin. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

About NEWaukee
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