Mid-State launches new Fire Medic associate degree program
As communities recognize Firefighter Appreciation Month this September and the essential role firefighters play in protecting lives and property, Mid-State Technical College is expanding its public safety education with the launch of a new Fire Medic associate degree program designed to prepare students for careers on the front lines of fire and emergency medical response. The two-year, 65-credit associate in applied science degree combines fire service and paramedic education into one comprehensive
WTCS graduates earn high marks from employers, deliver strong workforce outcomes
Wisconsin employers continue to express overwhelming confidence in graduates of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), citing strong skills, workforce readiness and educational quality, according to the newly released 2026 WTCS Employer Satisfaction Report. Employers reported that statewide:97% were satisfied with technical college graduates' education96% would hire a WTCS graduate again92% would recommend a technical college graduate to other employers97% of employers said their local technical
