Wisconsin Technical College System Collabor82015 Statewide Business Services Summit Concourse Hotel April 1, 2015 WTCS Board and Office

MISSION To enable individuals to acquire the occupational skills necessary for full participation in the workforce by recognizing the rapidly changing educational needs of residents to keep current with workplace demands, and to work collaboratively with other educational institutions and partners to deliver educational options that foster economic development. Section 38.001, Wis. Stats. Paraphrasing statutory mission…

Statewide Impact Unique page - not a template layout Who we are… The state’s largest System of higher education The premier provider of skills-based education Nearly 330,000 students in more than 300 programs 16 colleges with 49 campuses and additional locations throughout Wisconsin Student-focused and employer-driven

Breadth of Learning Opportunities Workforce Education Entry-level career preparation Customized training Apprenticeship Education Pathways Opportunities for HS Students Collegiate Transfer Programs Continuing Education Adult Basic Education Basic literacy Alternative HS completion Remediation Tremendous breadth of learning opportunities…

Focused and Outcomes-Based Very successfully… By focusing on in-demand careers Which leads to successful outcomes for our graduates And a high degree of employer satisfaction

Relevant and Responsive Environmental scan… enrollment trends; student preparedness and expectations; stakeholder expectations; evolution of learning, delivery structure; funding We’re constantly evaluating our approach to teaching, learning, curriculum development, technology, finance, facilities, partnerships, administration…competition

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Career Pathways: Students For students of all ages, career pathways provide a clear way to access and stack education credentials and industry-based certifications, and to understand how they relate to specific career opportunities.

Career Pathways: Employers For employers, career pathways offer a clear, cost-effective approach to delivering a reliable pipeline of skilled workers, at the entry-level and well beyond.

Resources Web Employers Prospective Students Recruitment www.wtcsystem.edu www.wistechcolleges.org Employers http://www.wistechcolleges.org/employer-resources Prospective Students http://www.wistechcolleges.org/explore-careers Recruitment Request toolkit from kyle.schwarm@wtcsystem.edu