Mid-State Technical College Foundation names Nikki Dhein as new director
The Mid-State Technical College Foundation, Inc., has named Nikki Dhein as its new Foundation & Alumni director. The decision was made by unanimous vote by the Foundation Board on Wednesday, April 23. "I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to step into this esteemed position," said Dhein. "I look forward to strengthening relationships with business partners and donors as we work together to remove financial barriers to student success." Dhein has served as Mid-State’s donor relations manager since
News Release: 5/12/2025
Mid-State Technical College, in partnership with the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, is bringing back the Rafters Meet-and-Greet & Cuts 4 Kids event. The free event will be held on Wednesday, June 11, on Mid-State’s Wisconsin Rapids Campus and is open to the public. Attendees are welcome to stop by the event between 4:30 and 7 p.m. Rafters Meet-and-Greet & Cuts 4 Kids will feature free games, activities, food and kids’ haircuts. The first 300 fans to arrive will enjoy complimentary hot dogs, chips and a cup of
DATCP Secretary Romanski tours Mid-State’s meat training lab at Auburndale High School
Secretary of Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Randy Romanski toured Mid-State Technical College’s meat training lab at Auburndale High School May 7 to learn about the College’s growing meat talent programming.The visit allowed him to see first-hand how funding from DATCP’s Meat Talent Grant Initiative is supporting successful training outcomes for Mid-State and its high school partners. Mid-State’s meat training began with the Meat Cutting and Butchery
Mid-State hosts Admit Day event, presents $5,000 ‘Big Decision Scholarship’
Nearly 180 graduating high school seniors and their supporters attended Mid-State Technical College’s annual Admit Day event on May 2 to celebrate their decision to enroll as Mid-State students. Grayden Rode, Chili, a graduating senior from Marshfield High School was also announced as the recipient of the Mid-State’s $5,000 “Big Decision Scholarship” at the event. At Admit Day, students received a certificate of admission, toured campus, met with their advisor and got to know their program instructors.
Mid-State’s spring 2025 commencement set for May 17
Mid-State Technical College will host its spring graduation on Saturday, May 17. The outdoor ceremony is designed to celebrate all graduating students, their families and invited guests. The event begins at 11 a.m. on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus. Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician graduate Reid Tilberg, Arpin, will deliver the student address. The faculty send-off will be delivered by Scott Engel, Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician instructor. The event will also feature a keynote address from Joe Fonti,
New HVAC-R program now offered at Mid-State
Mid-State Technical College is offering a new Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) Technician associate in applied science program. Applications are now being accepted for the 60-credit program. Mid-State’s HVAC-R program students learn to install, maintain and repair HVAC and refrigeration systems in residential, commercial and industrial settings. This includes the ability to diagnose system issues, identify faulty components and apply effective repair solutions as well
Mid-State brings back nursing summer camp for high schoolers
This June, Mid-State Technical College will host two sessions of HealthQuest: Nursing Exploration Camp for high school students to explore the role of a registered nurse. Students can choose to attend the camp on Tuesday, June 10, or Tuesday, June 17. Each camp date will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus. Camp attendees will participate in a variety of hands-on activities and simulations that demonstrate what it’s like to be a nurse. Students will also visit Mid-State’s
Jail Officer Academy program now available at Mid-State
Mid-State Technical College is now offering a Jail Officer Academy program to prepare learners for positions as corrections officers in county jails. The 200-hour program is accredited by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and fulfills state certification requirements. Students in the Jail Officer Academy work with modern correctional facility equipment in a simulated jail environment. Through training and simulations, students practice subject control, professional communications, officer wellness,
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