Mid-State Technical College is celebrating a national championship after Precision Machining Technician student Austin Young earned a gold medal in CNC Programming at the 2026 SkillsUSA® National Leadership & Skills Conference, the nation’s premier showcase of career and technical education students, held June 1-5 in Atlanta, Ga. Competing against the country's best technical college students, Young demonstrated exceptional expertise in CNC programming, blueprint interpretation, manufacturing processes and
Mid-State Technical College’s Workforce & Economic Development division is proud to host the Tactical Strength & Readiness Symposium, a two-day event designed to equip public safety professionals with the tools they need to perform at their best—physically, mentally and under pressure. Taking place July 21–22 at Mid-State’s Wisconsin Rapids Campus, the symposium will bring together expert speakers and practitioners for keynote presentations and interactive breakout sessions focused on resilience,
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