MSTC to hold Technical & Industrial Education Fair

Mid-State Technical College’s Technical & Industrial Division will host an Education Fair for prospective students and guests from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 1.  The fair will be held in the T/I building complex on the north side of the Wisconsin Rapids campus (500 32nd St. N.).  High school students seeking to advance their education and individuals looking to expand their skill-set or retrain for a new career are all encouraged to attend.

Attendees will have the opportunity to tour facilities and engage in a variety of demonstrations.  Pizza will be served at 5 p.m. and prospective students will be entered into a drawing for door prizes.  Faculty and current students will be in attendance to discuss programs and job placement.  Counseling, enrollment, and financial aid specialists will be on hand to answer questions about a variety of topics such as the college application process and funding for college.

Participants are strongly encouraged to preregister by calling 715-422-5375 or visiting www.mstc.edu/forms/TIFairRegistration.htm.

“This is a great opportunity to explore technical educational programs that lead to great careers,” said Associate Dean Gary Kilgas in the press release.

Mid-State Technical College’s Technical and Industrial Division offers:

·         Automotive Technician

·         Biorefinery Technology

·         Civil Engineering Technology-Highway Technician

·         Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician

·         Electrical Power Engineering Technology

·         Energy Efficiency Technician

·         Industrial Mechanical Technician

·         Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Technology

·         Machine Tool Technician

·         Renewable Electricity Technician

·         Renewable Energy Specialist

·         Renewable Thermal Energy Technician

·         Urban Forestry Technician

·         Welding

·         Apprenticeship/Individualized Technical Studies Certificates

MSTC, one of 16 colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System, is a leading provider of higher education offering more than 50 career opportunities through associate degrees, technical diplomas and certificates. Student-focused and community-based, MSTC serves a resident population of approximately 165,000 in central Wisconsin. The College has campuses in Marshfield, Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids, and a learning center in Adams. Visit the College’s website at mstc.edu.