MSTC Graduate Survey Report

2007-08

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94% of MSTC's 2008 Graduates are Employed!

This report includes information about the successes of MSTC's 2008 graduates. The information was compiled based on mail and telephone surveys conducted from September 2008 through January 2009. The survey was completed by 505 out of 828 students who graduated in 2008 for a response rate of 61%.

Salary figures are based on those respondents who report being employed in occupations related to their training. The median salary reflects the midpoint of salaries reported for each career program. Survey highlights follow:

Survey Highlights

Employment Status of 2008 MSTC Graduates
  Number Percent  
Total Graduates 828    
Total Graduates Responding 505 61%  
Not in Labor Market 96 19%  
Total Available for Employment 409 81%  
Total Respondents Employed 383 94%  
Employed in Related Occupation 322 84%  
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 61 16%  

  

  

2008 Graduates Employed

Where graduates are employed.
Graduates Rate MSTC Great!
97% of the responding graduates gave MSTC high marks when rating satisfaction with their training.

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ABC Bricklaying-Masonry Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 3
Number of Graduates Responding 0

ABC Carpenter Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 3
Number of Graduates Responding 1

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 1
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary Not Reported
Salary Range Not Reported

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 0
Out of MSTC District 0
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Journeyman Carpenter WI Carpenter's Union

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ABC Electrician Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 5
Number of Graduates Responding 2

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 2
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $21.88
Salary Range $19.50 - $24.25

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 2
Out of MSTC District 0
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Journeyman Electrician Thomas Electric Service Arpin
Journeyman Total Electric Marshfield

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ABC Heavy Equipment Operator Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 5
Number of Graduates Responding 0

Accounting Offered in Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Marshfield
Number of Graduates 28
Number of Graduates Responding 23

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 19
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 2
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 1
Seeking Employment 1

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $12.50
Salary Range $9.00 - $20.62

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 18
Out of MSTC District 1
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Accountant Advanced Accounting Concepts Inc. Wisconsin Rapids
Consumer Loan Processor Associated Bank (Not Reported)
Accounting Professional/Office Professional Furniture & ApplianceMart Stevens Point
Bookkeeping Grand Marsh State Bank Adams
Program Assistant/Accounting Assistant Haza Mechanical Wisconsin Rapids
General Ledger Accountant Ho-Chunk North Casino Wittenberg
Bookkeeper/Office Manager Lee Ayers Jewelers Stevens Point
Financial Service Representative Marshfield Door Systems Marshfield
Internal Auditor Marshfield Medical Center Credit Union Marshfield
Loan Processing Marshfield Savings Bank Marshfield
Cost Accountant, Jr. McCain Foods USA Plover
Not Reported NewPage Corp Wisconsin Rapids
Plant and Property Clerk NewPage Corp Wisconsin Rapids
Title Examiner and Searcher Portage County Title Stevens Point
Pension Processor Sentry Insurance Stevens Point
Assistant VP The Worth Company Stevens Point
Bookkeeper/Tax Preparer WI Farm Business Pittsville
Client Services Wolosek & Wolosek CPA's Wisconsin Rapids
Accountant Wood County Wisconsin Rapids

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Administrative Assistant Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 11
Number of Graduates Responding 9

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 8
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 1
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $12.45
Salary Range $8.00 - $15.65

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 6
Out of MSTC District 2
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Dental Hygiene Assistant-Patient Coordinator Advanced Dental and Sedation Stevens Point
Outreach & Enrollment Representative Care Wisconsin Wautoma
Fulfillment Coordinator Figis Marshfield
Scheduling Coordinator Figis Marshfield
Receptionist Hand in Hand Eau Claire
Home Care Coordinator Joerns Healthcare Stevens Point
Owner Self Employed Wisconsin Rapids
Office Assistant Total Electric Marshfield

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Automotive Technician Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 3
Number of Graduates Responding 1

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 0
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 1

Salary

Median Hourly Salary Not Reported
Salary Range Not Reported

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 0
Out of MSTC District 0
Out of State 0

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Business Administration Offered in Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Marshfield
Number of Graduates 47
Number of Graduates Responding 30

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 19
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 7
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 2
Seeking Employment 2

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $14.43
Salary Range $8.50 - $28.39

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 17
Out of MSTC District 3
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Site Supervisor American Security (Not Reported)
Consumer Loan Processor Associated Bank (Not Reported)
Store Manager Auto Zone Stevens Point
Underwriting Technician Assistant Church Mutual Insurance Company Merrill
Not Reported Express Personnel Services Stevens Point
Building Services Manager Marshfield Clinic Marshfield
Claim Operations Manager Marshfield Clinic Marshfield
Customer Service Agent Marshfield Clinic Marshfield
Raw Material Inventory Coordinator NewPage Corp Wisconsin Rapids
Secretary Patrykys Farms Inc Bancroft
Driver Payroll Rep. Roehl Transport Inc Marshfield
Claims Representative Sentry Insurance Stevens Point
CSR II Sentry Insurance Stevens Point
National Accounts Rater Sentry Insurance Stevens Point
Underwriting Tech Sentry Insurance Stevens Point
Shipping Manager, Assistant Manager Spirit Valley Ogema
HR Assistant Tagura Regional Mgmt, Inc. Stevens Point
Assistant Manager Walmart - Marshfield Marshfield
Secretary Wood County Unified Services Wisconsin Rapids

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Business Management Offered in Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Marshfield
Number of Graduates 2
Number of Graduates Responding 0

Carpentry (Construction) Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 2
Number of Graduates Responding 0

Central Service Technician Offered in Marshfield
Number of Graduates 8
Number of Graduates Responding 6

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 2
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 1
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 3
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $10.85
Salary Range $10.74 - $10.95

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 3
Out of MSTC District 0
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Appointment Coordinator Cardiology Marshfield Clinic Marshfield
Central Service Technician Saint Michael's Hospital Stevens Point

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Civil Engineering Technology - Highway Technician Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 13
Number of Graduates Responding 9

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 7
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 1
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 1

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $16.00
Salary Range $10.00 - $18.00

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 4
Out of MSTC District 2
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
City Engineer Technician City of Ripon Ripon
Truck Driver Kinas Excavating Green Lake
Highway Layout Technician Point of Beginning Stevens Point
Civil Engineering Technician Quest LLC Wisconsin Rapids
Construction Worker Ryan Jeffery Construction Wisconsin Rapids

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Computer Electronics Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 3
Number of Graduates Responding 2

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 0
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 1
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 1
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary Not Reported
Salary Range Not Reported

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 1
Out of MSTC District 0
Out of State 0

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Cosmetology & Barbering Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 21
Number of Graduates Responding 8

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 6
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 2
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $7.38
Salary Range $6.47 - $16.00

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 6
Out of MSTC District 1
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Cosmetologist, Salon Stylist Corner Cuts Marshfield
Hair Stylist Fantastic Sams Wisconsin Rapids
Stylist First Impressions Salon Marshfield
Stylist (2) Regis Wisconsin Rapids
Hair Stylist Studio 28/27 Plover

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Criminal Justice - Corrections Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 8
Number of Graduates Responding 5

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 3
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 1
Seeking Employment 1

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $14.60
Salary Range $10.71 - $20.00

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 2
Out of MSTC District 1
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Day Report Tech/Community Service Supervisor Attic Correctional Stevens Point
Correctional Officer Wisconsin Department of Corrections Red Granite
Corrections Officer Wood County Wisconsin Rapids

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Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 15
Number of Graduates Responding 10

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 5
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 3
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 1
Seeking Employment 1

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $18.50
Salary Range $10.25 - $20.69

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 6
Out of MSTC District 0
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Driver For UPS Fairchild Police Dept (Not Reported)
Patrol Officer Pittsville PD Pittsville
Police Officer Plainfield PD Plainfield
Patrol Officer Wisconsin Rapids Police Department Wisconsin Rapids
Wood County Reserve Deputy Wood County Sheriff's Dept. Wisconsin Rapids

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Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 4
Number of Graduates Responding 1

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 1
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary Not Reported
Salary Range Not Reported

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 0
Out of MSTC District 1
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Diesel Maintenance ELM Repair Edgar

<<Program List>>

Early Childhood Education Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 13
Number of Graduates Responding 8

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 6
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 2
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $9.19
Salary Range $6.84 - $15.46

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 5
Out of MSTC District 1
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Teacher Bright Horizons Marshfield
Preschool Teacher Building Blocks Learning Center Wisconsin Rapids
Classroom Manager Cap Services Wautoma
Teacher Assistant Chahk Ha Chee Head Start Nekoosa
Early Childhood Teacher Trinity Lutheran Childcare Stevens Point
Lead Teacher YMCA Stevens Point

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Electrical/Instrumentation Apprentice Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 7
Number of Graduates Responding 2

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 2
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $28.26
Salary Range $27.82 - $28.70

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 1
Out of MSTC District 1
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Electrician/Instrumentation Technician NewPage Corp Wisconsin Rapids
Hydro Maintenance Operator Wisconsin River Power Company Necedah

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Electrical Power Engineering Technician Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 8
Number of Graduates Responding 1

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 1
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary Not Reported
Salary Range Not Reported

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 0
Out of MSTC District 1
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Balancing Technician Balco Balancing Inc. Neenah

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Electronics Technician Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 6
Number of Graduates Responding 4

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 1
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 2
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 1
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary Not Reported
Salary Range Not Reported

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 2
Out of MSTC District 1
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Maintenance Electrician Presto Weyauwega

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Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Offered in Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Marshfield
Number of Graduates 18
Number of Graduates Responding 4

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 1
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 2
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 1

Salary

Median Hourly Salary Not Reported
Salary Range Not Reported

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 3
Out of MSTC District 0
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Medical Assistant Marshfield Clinic Marshfield

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EMT - Intermediate Technician Offered in Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Marshfield
Number of Graduates 13
Number of Graduates Responding 12

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 11
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 1
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $9.00
Salary Range $9.00 - $13.75

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 9
Out of MSTC District 3
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
EMS Lieutenant Amherst Fire District Amherst
EMT I Amherst Fire District Amherst
EMT - Intermediate Technician (2) Higgins Ambulance Service Wisconsin Rapids
EMT - IV Tech Higgins Ambulance Service Wisconsin Rapids
Captain - IV - Tech Portage County Ambulance Service Stevens Point
EMT - IT - Tech; Assistant Chief of Fire Portage County Ambulance Service Stevens Point
Assistant Chief of Fire - IV Tech Portage County EMS - Amherst Amherst
EMT - IV Tech Saint Michael's Hospital Stevens Point
Firefighter - EMT IV Tech Weston Fire Department Weston
Firefighter/EMT - I Weston Fire Department Weston

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EMT Paramedic Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 8
Number of Graduates Responding 4

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 3
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 1

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $13.39
Salary Range $12.83 - $13.95

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 3
Out of MSTC District 0
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Firefighter/Paramedic City of Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin Rapids
Paramedic Ministry Health Care - Saint Michaels Stevens Point
EMT-Basic Nekoosa Ambulance Service Nekoosa

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Farm Operations Offered in Marshfield
Number of Graduates 5
Number of Graduates Responding 4

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 3
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 1
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $10.95
Salary Range $9.90 - $12.00

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 4
Out of MSTC District 0
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Farm Help Brian Otto Milladore
Feed and Crop Manager Bulgrin Grand View Farms LLC Milladore

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Financial Services Representative Offered in Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Marshfield
Number of Graduates 2
Number of Graduates Responding 1

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 0
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 1
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary Not Reported
Salary Range Not Reported

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 0
Out of MSTC District 0
Out of State 0

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Health Unit Coordinator Offered in Stevens Point, Marshfield
Number of Graduates 12
Number of Graduates Responding 9

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 7
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 1
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 1
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $11.25
Salary Range $10.10 - $15.00

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 6
Out of MSTC District 2
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Appointment Coordinator (2) Marshfield Clinic Marshfield
Assistant Manager - Housekeeping Marshfield Clinic Marshfield
Residential Worker North Central Health Care Wausau
CNA and HUC Saint Claires - Weston Weston
HUC (2) Saint Joseph's Hospital Marshfield

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Industrial Electrician Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 4
Number of Graduates Responding 1

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 1
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary Not Reported
Salary Range Not Reported

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 1
Out of MSTC District 0
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Electrician/Instrumentation Technician NewPage Corp Wisconsin Rapids

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Industrial Mechanical Tech Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 2
Number of Graduates Responding 2

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 1
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 1

Salary

Median Hourly Salary Not Reported
Salary Range Not Reported

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 1
Out of MSTC District 0
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Journeyman Pipefitter NewPage Corp Wisconsin Rapids

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Instrumentation Technology Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 10
Number of Graduates Responding 9

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 8
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 1
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $20.50
Salary Range $15.00 - $28.10

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 5
Out of MSTC District 2
Out of State 2

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Balancing Technician Balco Balancing Inc. Neenah
Maintenance Mechanic Donaldson Co Stevens Point
Controls Technician ESE Marshfield
Instrument Mechanic Exelon Marseilles (IL)
Instrumentation Maintenance Technician Exelon Nuclear Braceville (IL)
Maintenance Technician Nekoosa Coated Products Nekoosa
Electrician Presto Weyauwega
Tech/Maintenance WRPS Wisconsin Rapids

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Ironworker Apprentice Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 1
Number of Graduates Responding 0

IT Network Specialist Offered in Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point
Number of Graduates 8
Number of Graduates Responding 5

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 5
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $17.00
Salary Range $12.50 - $20.00

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 4
Out of MSTC District 0
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Help Desk Team Lead AIG Travel Guard Stevens Point
Technical Support Representative (2) Renaissance Learning Inc Wisconsin Rapids
Tech Specialist Stevens Point School District Stevens Point
Network Technician Unknown

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IT Programmer/Analyst Offered in Marshfield, Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 10
Number of Graduates Responding 6

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 4
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 1
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 1

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $17.93
Salary Range $15.88 - $24.68

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 3
Out of MSTC District 1
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Software Engineer AIG Travel Guard Stevens Point
SAS Developer/Analyst One Communications Green Bay
Support Center Analyst I Sentry Insurance Stevens Point
Software Engineer Skyward, Inc. Stevens Point

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Machine Tool Technician Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 8
Number of Graduates Responding 5

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 5
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $12.25
Salary Range $9.00 - $14.00

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 4
Out of MSTC District 0
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Machinist Marten Machining Stevens Point
Engine Machinist Metal Crafters Stevens Point
Machinist Pointe Precision (Not Reported)
CNC Operator SKS Machine Inc Wisconsin Rapids
Vertical CNC Machining Center Operator SKS Machine Inc Wisconsin Rapids

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Marketing Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 12
Number of Graduates Responding 3

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 1
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 1
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 1
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary Not Reported
Salary Range Not Reported

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 1
Out of MSTC District 1
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Marketing Coordinator Northern Door Children Center Sister Bay

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Mechanical Design Technology Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 2
Number of Graduates Responding 1

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 1
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary Not Reported
Salary Range Not Reported

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 0
Out of MSTC District 0
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Not Reported K & K CAD and Designs

<<Program List>>

Medical Assistant Offered in Stevens Point, Marshfield
Number of Graduates 35
Number of Graduates Responding 28

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 21
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 4
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 3

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $12.32
Salary Range $8.25 - $14.43

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 21
Out of MSTC District 3
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Certified Medical Assistant Aspirus Stevens Point Clinic Stevens Point
Orthodontic Assistant Dental Clinic of Marshfield Marshfield
Certified Medical Assistant (3) Marshfield Clinic Marshfield
Medical Assistant (4) Marshfield Clinic Marshfield
Certified Medical Assistant Marshfield Clinic - Wausau Center Wausau
Pharmacy Technician Medford Valu-Rite Drugs Medford
Certified Medical Assistant Ministry Health Care - Rice Clinic Stevens Point
Certified Medical Assistant Ministry Medical Group Plover
Medical Assistant Ministry Medical Group Stevens Point
Lead Caregiver North Haven Assisted Living Stevens Point
Medication Assistant Oakridge Senior Living Stevens Point
Certified Medical Assistant Plaza Podiatry Stevens Point
Medical Assistant Rice Medical Center - SP Stevens Point
CNA (2) Saint Joseph's Hospital Marshfield
Pharmacy Tech Shopko Pharmacy - Plover Plover

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Medical Transcription Offered in Marshfield
Number of Graduates 8
Number of Graduates Responding 4

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 3
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 1
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $10.33
Salary Range $10.00 - $12.86

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 4
Out of MSTC District 0
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Medical Transcription Riverview Hospital Wisconsin Rapids
Imaging Data Coordinator Saint Joseph's Hospital Marshfield
Processing Clerk - Medical Transcript Department Saint Joseph's Hospital Marshfield

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Nursing Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 70
Number of Graduates Responding 53

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 50
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 1
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 1
Seeking Employment 1

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $21.63
Salary Range $16.67 - $32.50

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 35
Out of MSTC District 11
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
RN Clark County Health Care Center Owen
LPN County Health Center Stevens Point
RN Divine Savior Healthcare Portage
RN Golden Living Continental Center Abbotsford
RN Luther Midelfort Hospital Eau Claire
RN MVMH Adams
RN (2) Riverview Hospital Wisconsin Rapids
Graduate Nurse (3) Saint Joseph's Hospital Marshfield
Graduate Nurse/RN Saint Joseph's Hospital Marshfield
Nurse Saint Joseph's Hospital Marshfield
RN (8) Saint Joseph's Hospital Marshfield
RN - 8N - Oncology/Hematology Saint Joseph's Hospital Marshfield
RN-Birth Center Saint Joseph's Hospital Marshfield
RN-Cardiac Surgery Saint Joseph's Hospital Marshfield
RN-CCU Saint Joseph's Hospital Marshfield
Staff Nurse Saint Joseph's Hospital Marshfield
Unknown Saint Joseph's Hospital Marshfield
RN Saint Michaels Hospital Wausau
Graduate Nurse Saint Michael's Hospital Stevens Point
Graduate Nurse/RN (2) Saint Michael's Hospital Stevens Point
RN (4) Saint Michael's Hospital Stevens Point
RN Stevens Point Care Center Stevens Point
RN (2) Strawberry Lane Medical & Rehab Center Wisconsin Rapids
LPN ThedaCare Appleton
LPN Tomah Memorial Hospital Tomah
Graduate Nurse Unknown (Not Reported)
RN (2) Unknown (Not Reported)
RN Home Health Unknown (Not Reported)
RN Psych Unit Veterans Affairs Medical Center Tomah
Graduate Nurse/RN Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital Wild Rose
RN Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital Wild Rose
RN Wisconsin Rapids Care Center Wisconsin Rapids
Nurse Clinician 2 Wisconsin Veterans Home King

<<Program List>>

Nursing Assistant Offered in Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Marshfield
Number of Graduates 269
Number of Graduates Responding 157

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 57
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 21
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 73
Seeking Employment 6

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $10.03
Salary Range $7.50 - $13.50

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 63
Out of MSTC District 8
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Administrative Manager Anita Whetstone Wisconsin Rapids
VNA Extended Home Health Care Aspirus - Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin Rapids
Personal Care Worker and Certified Living Assistant Aurora Community Services - Menomonie Menomonie
CNA Bethany Nursing Home Waupaca
CNA Bethel Nursing & Rehab Center Arpin
CNA Colonial Center Colby
CNA (5) Edgewater Haven Nursing Home Port Edwards
Dietary Aid Edgewater Haven Nursing Home Port Edwards
CNA (5) Golden Living/Three Oaks Marshfield
CNA Harmony Living Center- WR Wisconsin Rapids
CNA Harmony Living Centers LLC Wausau
Personal Care Worker Just Home - Assisted Living Colby
CNA (5) Marshfield Care Center LLC Marshfield
CNA Midstate Independent Living Consultants (Not Reported)
CNA Ministry Home Care - Hospice Services Marshfield
Certified Home Health Aid Northland Home Health Westfield
CNA/MA Oakridge Senior Living Stevens Point
Resident Care Assistant Our House Assisted Living Wisconsin Rapids
CNA Phillip Lamoine Marshfield
CNA/Caregiver Pine Ridge Assisted Living Wisconsin Rapids
Resident Assistant Pine Ridge Assisted Living Wisconsin Rapids
CNA (3) Portage County Health Care Center Stevens Point
CNA Renaissance Assisted Living Wisconsin Rapids
CNA (5) Saint Joseph's Hospital Marshfield
Health Unit Coordinator Saint Joseph's Hospital Marshfield
CNA (4) Saint Michael's Hospital Stevens Point
CNA Stevens Point Care Center Stevens Point
CNA (2) Strawberry Lane Medical & Rehab Center Wisconsin Rapids
CNA (2) Three Oaks at Marshfield Marshfield
Caregiver Wells Nature View CBRF Marshfield
Caregiver/CNA Wells Nature View CBRF Marshfield
CNA Wisconsin Rapids Care Center Wisconsin Rapids

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Office Support Specialist Offered in Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Marshfield
Number of Graduates 8
Number of Graduates Responding 7

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 5
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 1
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 1

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $10.64
Salary Range $8.00 - $12.15

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 4
Out of MSTC District 1
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Teacher's Assistant Alexander Middle School Nekoosa
Receptionist Hand in Hand Eau Claire
Home Care Coordinator Joerns Healthcare Stevens Point
Support Consultant Lands End Stevens Point

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Paramedic Technician Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 3
Number of Graduates Responding 3

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 1
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 2

Salary

Median Hourly Salary Not Reported
Salary Range Not Reported

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 1
Out of MSTC District 0
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
EMT- Intermediate Higgins Ambulance Service Wisconsin Rapids

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Phlebotomy Technician Offered in Stevens Point, Marshfield
Number of Graduates 20
Number of Graduates Responding 13

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 9
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 3
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 1
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $11.22
Salary Range $11.00 - $13.70

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 9
Out of MSTC District 1
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Phlebotomist Aspirus Wausau Hospital Wausau
Phlebotomy Blood Center of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Phlebotomist (2) Marshfield Clinic Marshfield
Phlebotomist (3) Saint Michael's Hospital Stevens Point
CNA Three Oaks at Marshfield Marshfield
CNA/Phlebotomist Unknown

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Practical Nursing Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 8
Number of Graduates Responding 6

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 4
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 1
Seeking Employment 1

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $21.00
Salary Range $16.58 - $22.00

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 1
Out of MSTC District 1
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
LPN Memorial Medical Center Neillsville
Dialysis Technician Saint Joseph's Hospital Marshfield
Unknown State of Wisconsin (Not Reported)
LPN Unknown

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Respiratory Care Practitioner Offered in Marshfield
Number of Graduates 14
Number of Graduates Responding 12

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 11
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 1
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $18.17
Salary Range $17.85 - $20.87

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 2
Out of MSTC District 9
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Respiratory Therapist (3) Aspirus Wausau Hospital Wausau
Respiratory Therapist Aurora Healthcare - Milwaukee Milwaukee
Polysomnographic Technologist Diagnostic & Treatment Center Schofield
Respiratory Care Practionier Saint Claires - Weston Weston
Respiratory Therapist (3) Saint Claires - Weston Weston
Respiratory Therapist (2) Saint Joseph's Hospital Marshfield

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Sheet Metal Construction Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 2
Number of Graduates Responding 0

Steamfitting Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 4
Number of Graduates Responding 0

Supervisory Management Offered in Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Marshfield
Number of Graduates 16
Number of Graduates Responding 11

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 8
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 2
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 1
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $13.45
Salary Range $10.74 - $30.21

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 7
Out of MSTC District 1
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Program Manager Aurora Residential Stevens Point
Branch Manager Check and Cash Wisconsin Rapids
Account Executive Heinzen Printing Marshfield
Patient Data Assistant Manager Marshfield Clinic Marshfield
Automotive Service Manager Mills Fleet Farm - Wausau Wausau
Shift Team Leader NewPage Corp Wisconsin Rapids
Quality Auditor Ortho Molecular Products Stevens Point
Driver Payroll Rep. Roehl Transport Inc Marshfield

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Surgical Technologist Offered in Marshfield
Number of Graduates 8
Number of Graduates Responding 5

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 5
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $15.35
Salary Range $12.22 - $16.99

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 1
Out of MSTC District 2
Out of State 1

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Oral Surgery Technician Chippewa Dental Center Chippewa Falls
Orthopedic Surgical Technologist Mayo Clinic Rochester
Surgical Technologist Memorial Medical Center Neillsville
Surgical Tech Saint Joseph's Hospital Marshfield

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Tech Plumbing Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 7
Number of Graduates Responding 2

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 2
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $28.22
Salary Range $25.00 - $31.43

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 2
Out of MSTC District 0
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Journeyman Plumber Gaffney Plumbing Marshfield
Journeyman Plumber Pelner Plumbing Nekoosa

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Technical Studies - Journey Worker Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 2
Number of Graduates Responding 2

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 2
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $32.88
Salary Range $32.88 - $32.88

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 0
Out of MSTC District 1
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Mechanic Journeyman Dairyland Power Cooperative Alma
Millwright Unknown

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Urban Forestry Technician Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 14
Number of Graduates Responding 10

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 6
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 3
Seeking Employment 1

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $15.00
Salary Range $10.00 - $17.00

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 0
Out of MSTC District 4
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Park Laborer City of Merrill Park and Rec Merrill
Disa Operator St. Croix Tree Service Roberts
Landscape/Garden Center Crew Member Tranquil Settings Wausau
Groundskeeper/Maintenance Unknown (Not Reported)
Landscaper Wiggens Co. Inc

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Welding Offered in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Graduates 10
Number of Graduates Responding 4

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 4
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $17.68
Salary Range $12.14 - $21.50

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 3
Out of MSTC District 1
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Apprentice Steamfitter A & B Process Systems Stratford
Fab Fitter (2) Felker Brothers Marshfield
Night Shift Foreman Welding Services Plus Wisconsin Rapids

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Apprenticeship Summary
These statistics include survey replies from the following apprenticeship programs:
  ABC Bricklaying/Masonry Industrial Electrician
  ABC Carpenter Ironworker Apprentice
  ABC Electrician Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright
  ABC Heavy Equipment Operator Pipefitting
  Carpentry Construction Sheet Metal Construction
  Cosmetology Barbering Apprentice Steamfitting
  Electrical/Instrumentation Apprentice Tech Plumbing

Number of Graduates 43
Number of Graduates Responding 8

Employment

Employed in Related Occupation 8
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 0
Not in Labor Market (student, homemaker, etc.) 0
Seeking Employment 0

Salary

Median Hourly Salary $27.67
Salary Range $19.50 - $31.43

Where Graduates are Employed

In MSTC District 6
Out of MSTC District 1
Out of State 0

Places of Employment

Title Places of Employment
Journeyman Plumber Gaffney Plumbing Marshfield
Electrician/Instrumentation Technician (2) NewPage Corp Wisconsin Rapids
Journeyman Plumber Pelner Plumbing Nekoosa
Journeyman Electrician Thomas Electric Service Arpin
Journeyman Total Electric Marshfield
Journeyman Carpenter WI Carpenter's Union (Not Reported)
Hydro Maintenance Operator Wisconsin River Power Company Necedah

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Report Summary
Total Graduates 828    
Total Graduates Responding 505 61%  
Not in Labor Market 96 19%  
Total Available for Employment 409 81%  
Total Respondents Employed 383 94%  
Employed in Related Occupation 322 84%  
Employed in Non-Related Occupation 61 16%  
       
Respondents Seeking Employment at Survey Time 26 5%  

Graduates Were Asked the Primary Reason They Attended MSTC

Preparation for Getting a Job   42%  
Career Change   20%  
Improvement of Existing Job Skills   12%  
Preparation for Further Education   22%  
Personal Interest   2%  
Other   2%  

Median Monthly Salary by Program Level

Associate Degree $2,944  
Short-Term $1,055  
1-Year Diploma $1,943  
2-Year Diploma $2,091  
Apprenticeship $4,818  


Graduates Very Satisfied,
or Satisfied with Training
454 97%  
(Based on 467 replies)  

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