Mid-State to offer Women Who Weld event
Mid-State Technical College is offering women a unique opportunity to explore careers in welding. The Women Who Weld event is for women 12 years and up and takes place at Mid-State’s Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship (AMETA™) Center in Stevens Point on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. This opportunity is free for participants thanks to State of Wisconsin Workforce Innovation Grant (WIG) funding. No welding experience is necessary. Women Who Weld celebrates women in
Mid-State announces spring 2025 mid-term start opportunities
Registration is open for Mid-State Technical College’s mid-term start classes that begin in March, offering a flexible way for new and current students to get ahead. Mid-term start class options include over 200 class sections of general education and program-specific courses. New students can enroll in one or two classes, or even begin a full program this mid-term. Current students can add a class to their spring schedule. Mid-State offers more than 90 in-demand programs, flexible scheduling options
Mid-State seeks name nominations for high-tech robot dog
In celebration of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, Mid-State Technical College is asking the community for help to name its state-of-the-art robotic dog. Students, community members and industry professionals are invited to stop into Mid-State on Central or the Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship (AMETA™) Center to meet the dog and select a name that fits. Nominations can be submitted in-person on the following dates:Mid-State on Central: Saturday, Feb. 1 -
Mid-State Technical College to host Wisconsin Technical College System Ag Day Celebration alongside annual Farm Tour
Mid-State Technical College will host this year’s Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Ag Day Celebration in conjunction with its annual Farm Tour on Tuesday, March 11. The events will be held in the Marshfield area from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. Exact times vary based on Farm Tour pick-up location. The public is invited to register for a day of exploring the latest technology and agricultural practices designed to enhance farming operations. In honor of the WTCS Ag Day Celebration, the
PCBC Decree of Excellence Award goes to Mid-State Technical College
Mid-State Technical College’s contributions to the Portage County community are increasingly being recognized, most recently by the Portage County Business Council (PCBC). The organization selected Mid-State for its 2024 Decree of Excellence award. Mid-State President Dr. Shelly Mondeik accepted the award on the College’s behalf at the PCBC’s 2025 Annual Dinner on Jan. 23 in Stevens Point. PCBC’s Decree of Excellence is reserved for businesses that have made significant investments benefiting the county’s
Mid-State Technical College to host Dr. Temple Grandin, autism and animal behavior expert
Mid-State Technical College will host prominent author and speaker on autism and animal behavior Dr. Temple Grandin on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The event will be held at the Sentry Theater in Stevens Point from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All community members are invited to attend the free event. Advanced registration is recommended to secure your spot. On-site registration will be available if space allows. At the event, Dr. Grandin will share her insights and research on autism and animal science. She will explore the
