Mid-State invites community to Veterans Day celebration Nov. 11
The Mid-State Technical College Veterans Club will host its annual Veterans Day event on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Stevens Point Downtown Campus in the LEAD Center. The event will honor veterans for their service and all community members are invited to attend. Hosted by Mid-State’s Veterans Club, the celebration will feature a flag ceremony, rifle salute and special pinning ceremony recognizing veterans in attendance. All veterans attending are encouraged to participate in the
Mid-State to host John Mabry for community conversation on addiction, mental health and stigma
Free event encourages open conversations, connection and hope for recovery Mid-State Technical College will host John Mabry, a nationally recognized keynote speaker on mental health, addiction and resilience, on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids. The event is free and open to the public. A former Hollywood actor with roles in “NCIS”, “ER” and “Superbad”, Mabry holds a master's degree in counseling and shares his personal experience with
Mid-State invites community to Monster March Halloween celebration
Free family event features trick-or-treating, activities and outdoor movie Mid-State Technical College invites families and community members to dress up and join the fun at Monster March at Mid-State, a free Halloween celebration Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Wisconsin Rapids Campus. From 4 to 6 p.m., families can trick-or-treat through the halls of Mid-State while exploring the campus and experiencing some of the College’s programs and activities along the way. Attendees can also enter to win door
Mid-State brings back critical Agricultural Rescue Training, strengthening emergency preparedness across Wisconsin
More than 80 registered participants from 33 agencies in four states come together for hands-on emergency response training in Marshfield From tractor rollovers and grain bin entrapments to hazardous manure pit gases and large animal rescues, agricultural emergencies require specialized knowledge, equipment and rapid decision-making. This past weekend, Mid-State Technical College brought together emergency responders from across Wisconsin and beyond for two days of intensive agricultural rescue training
Spring registration now open at Mid-State
Registration is now open for Mid-State Technical College’s Spring 2027 semester, with opportunities for new and continuing students to begin or continue working toward their education and career goals. Spring classes begin Jan. 25 and run through May 19. Students ready to start a program don’t have to wait until fall. Mid-State offers spring start dates across a variety of career areas, giving students more ways to get started when the timing is right for them. Spring-start programs include options
New Wisconsin Rapids training space expands hands-on learning for dental students and will begin serving the public in spring 2028
Mid-State Technical College celebrated a significant investment in oral health education Monday, Oct. 19, with the opening of its new Oral Health Lab at the Wisconsin Rapids Campus. College leaders, community partners and supporters gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of the new training space, which will support Mid-State’s Dental Assistant program and its new Dental Hygienist program. The Dental Hygienist program will welcome its first core cohort in fall 2027. “This investment is
Skyward invests $100,000 in Nexus Public Safety Center campaign
Stevens Point-based technology company supports regional effort to strengthen public safety education and training across central Wisconsin Mid-State Technical College is proud to announce a $100,000 commitment from Skyward in support of the Nexus Public Safety Center, a transformational education and training complex planned for Stevens Point. The investment represents a significant commitment from one of central Wisconsin's leading employers to strengthen the training, technology and resources
Gamber-Johnson commits $100,000 to Nexus Public Safety Center, investing in the future of central Wisconsin's first responders
Stevens Point manufacturer brings longstanding public safety expertise and community leadership to transformational regional training initiative A Stevens Point manufacturer whose products support first responders around the world is making a significant investment in the people who protect communities here at home. Mid-State Technical College is proud to announce a $100,000 commitment from Gamber-Johnson to support the development of the Nexus Public Safety Center, a transformational regional
Your Wisconsin Rapids Salon Is Profitable — But Is It Financially Healthy?
Effective financial management for beauty salons means doing more than filling the appointment calendar — it means controlling expenses, diversifying revenue, and planning for the months when business slows. According to 2025 industry research, the U.S. beauty salon industry reached $48.0 billion in revenue across 121,144 companies, with average sales of $0.3 million per location. For salon owners in Wisconsin Rapids, the gap between strong revenue and genuine financial stability is where most of the real
