Mid-State Technical College recognized the achievements of its 26 Nursing program completers in a pinning ceremony May 14 on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus. Graduates were joined by their family and friends in the celebration. The nursing pinning ceremony is a celebratory endcap to a nursing student’s academic career and a bridge between nursing school and a nursing career. It honors and celebrates nursing students and their journey to becoming a nurse. It is also a day of celebration for the nursing faculty
Registration is now open for Mid-State Technical College’s annual College Camp. Students entering grades 6 through 8 are invited to attend this all-day event on Wednesday, June 12, on Mid-State’s Wisconsin Rapids Campus. College Camp gives students an opportunity to explore careers and Mid-State programs through workshops and activities. Each attendee will participate in different career exploration sessions of their choice. Sessions offered this year include Business Management; Cosmetology; Criminal
Mid-State Technical College’s spring 2024 graduates were recognized during the College’s biannual commencement ceremony on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus, Saturday, May 11. Out of a class of 750 graduates across the College's four campuses, over 300 crossed the stage to receive their diploma at the event. “Today’s ceremony is a tribute to all of you and recognizes your dedication and perseverance,” said Mid-State President Dr. Shelly Mondeik as she addressed the graduating class in her remarks. “It is now up
Applications are now being accepted for Mid-State Technical College’s new Early Childhood Professional technical diploma. The Early Childhood Professional program prepares individuals to work in a variety of settings. Students will learn to support children in learning music, movement, art and social studies, guided by the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards. The program’s 27 credits seamlessly transfer into Mid-State’s Early Childhood Education associate degree. “We recognize the urgent need for
Mid-State Technical College Precision Machining Technician student Kaden Stanczyk of Custer, Wis., was selected by SkillsUSA to compete at the prestigious WorldSkills USA international event. Stanczyk will travel to Lyon, France this September to represent the United States in the CNC Milling event. Stanczyk represented the state of Wisconsin in Precision Machining at the SkillsUSA Championships in 2022 and 2023. He went on to compete at nationals in 2023 where he met the score requirement to be considered
Over 100 graduating high school seniors and their supporters attended Mid-State Technical College’s annual Admit Day event on May 3 to celebrate their decision to enroll as Mid-State students. Laila Sankey, Vesper, a graduating senior from Pittsville High School was also awarded Mid-State’s $5,000 “Big Decision Scholarship” at the event. Admit Day is the symbolic beginning of a student’s college career. At the event, students received a certificate of admission, toured campus, met with their advisor and
Mid-State Technical College will host its spring graduation on Saturday, May 11. 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. University Transfer-Associate of Arts graduate Maria Arias Rodriguez, Marshfield, will deliver the student address. The faculty send-off will be delivered by Desiah Melby, Communication instructor. The event will also feature a keynote address from the retiring
The Nursing program at Mid-State Technical College has again been named a top-ten nursing school in Wisconsin, ranking fourth on the 2024 Best RN Programs in Wisconsin list from RegisteredNursing.org. This ranking comes shortly after the Wisconsin Board of Nursing announced Mid-State’s National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) pass rate of 100 percent for 2023. The perfect NCLEX pass rate is especially impressive when compared to the national first-time pass rate of 87.8
Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) president Dr. Morna Foy visited Mid-State Technical College’s Healthcare Simulation Center on April 23 as one of the stops on her Tour of Excellence. The day featured a tour of the facility, a demonstration of hands-on healthcare technology, networking with students and faculty and an opportunity to ride on the Mid-State shuttle. Foy’s Tour of Excellence includes a visit to each of the state’s WTCS campuses. The goal of the tour is to recognize and celebrate the