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Mid-State Technical College Nursing program graduate Lucy Bootz receives her nursing pin from Mid-State Nursing instructor Sandra Dieck during the College’s pinning ceremony on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus, Dec. 17.

Nursing graduates recognized in Mid-State’s fall 2024 pinning ceremony

Mid-State Technical College recognized the achievements of its 37 Nursing program completers in a pinning ceremony Dec. 17 on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus.

Mid-State Technical College President Dr. Shelly Mondeik congratulates Barber Technologist graduate Jonathon Malnory during the presentation of diplomas at Mid-State’s fall commencement on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus, Dec. 14, 2024.

Mid-State celebrates fall 2024 commencement at Wisconsin Rapids Campus

Mid-State Technical College’s fall 2024 graduates were recognized during the College’s biannual commencement ceremony on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus, Saturday, Dec. 14. Out of a class of 417 graduates across the College's four campuses, 130 crossed the stage to receive their diploma.

Sierra Van Rixel, workforce and professional development consultant, and Zach Edwards, adult outreach coordinator and pathway navigator, who will be bringing workforce and adult education services to rural communities with Mid-State Technical College’s Tailored Solutions for Adults and Employers Roadshow.

Mid-State brings workforce and adult education services to rural communities

Mid-State Technical College announces its Tailored Solutions for Adults and Employers Roadshow, a unique event series designed to bring personalized workforce and adult education services directly to rural communities.

A local high school student participates in the Precision Machining event at the 2024 Regional SkillsUSA® Competition on Mid-State Technical College’s Wisconsin Rapids Campus. This year’s event will be held Friday, Jan. 17, at Mid-State’s Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship (AMETA™) Center.

Mid-State to host Regional SkillsUSA Competition at AMETA Center

Mid-State Technical College will host high school and middle school students from across the state to compete in the Regional SkillsUSA® Competition on Friday, Jan. 17.

Mid-State Technical College graduates gather before the College’s spring 2024 commencement ceremony on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus. This year’s fall ceremony will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Mid-State to celebrate commencement December 14

Mid-State Technical College will host its mid-year graduation with an indoor ceremony at the Wisconsin Rapids Campus at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14.

Mid-State Technical College named a top-10 Bellwether Award finalist

Mid-State Technical College has been selected as a top-10 Bellwether Award finalist in the category of Planning, Governance and Finance. The annual award honors innovative community college programs and practices that address critical issues facing community colleges across the country. Mid-State is the only college in Wisconsin to be named a finalist.

Tree Tech attendees practice creating notches in trees while utilizing safe chainsaw techniques in the outdoor chainsaw training facility at Mid-State Technical College’s Wisconsin Rapids Campus on Nov. 15.

Mid-State hosts arboriculture career exploration event

Arborist dual credit students from Auburndale High School recently enjoyed a unique training opportunity at the inaugural Tree Tech event at Mid-State Technical College.

Pictured during the Nov. 12 Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board meeting and presentation of the 2024 Futuremaker Partner Award in Stevens Point, from left: WTCS President Layla Merrifield, WTCS Board Chair S. Mark Tyler, Mid-State Technical College President Shelly Mondeik and Gamber-Johnson leadership—Chief Executive Officer Gautam Malik, Marketing Manager Darrell Martin, Operations Manager Steve Pettit, Chief Financial Officer Mathew Snyder, HR Director Phillip Blair, IT & Corporate Security

Mid-State, Wisconsin Technical College System select Gamber-Johnson for Futuremaker Partner Award

The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board and Mid-State Technical College honored Gamber-Johnson Tuesday with the 2024 Futuremaker Partner Award. The award was presented to Gamber-Johnson CEO Gautam Malik at the Nov. 12 WTCS board meeting at Mid-State’s Wayne H. Bushman Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship (AMETATM) Center in Stevens Point.

Attendees at the Stevens Point Downtown Campus renaming and ribbon cutting, Nov. 7. Front row, from left: Portage County Business Council (PCBC) Ambassador Dorothy Pientka; Mid-State Technical College Dean of Schools of Business & IT and Hospitality Trina Kloehn, Vice President of Academics Chris Severson, Dean of Stevens Point Downtown Campus and School of Business & IT Ben Nusz and President Shelly Mondeik; PCBC Ambassadors Debbie Lepper, Melissa Blenker, Mary Lane and Billie Sjomeling.

Mid-State celebrates renamed Stevens Point Downtown Campus

Mid-State Technical College’s Stevens Point campus will now feature “downtown” in its official name. The College formalized the new name, Stevens Point Downtown Campus, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 7. The event also kicked off the beginning of a year-long celebration of the 10th anniversary of the move to downtown.

Dr. Shelly Mondeik, president of Mid-State Technical College and recipient of Women We Admire’s Top Women Leaders of Wisconsin for 2024.

Mid-State President Mondeik makes Top 50 Women Leaders of Wisconsin list for second consecutive year

Professional networking organization Women We Admire has named Mid-State Technical College President Dr. Shelly Mondeik to its list of Top Women Leaders of Wisconsin for 2024. The designation marks the second year in a row Mondeik has made the list.