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Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI
ABOUT MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Madison Area Technical College is the technical and community college for the greater Madison, Wisconsin area. It is dedicated to providing accessible, high quality instruction and technical experience to meet the needs of its students, community and area employers.
Founded in 1912 to teach vocational skills, today Madison College is a nationally recognized community college. It is one of the largest of the Wisconsin Technical College System's 16 colleges and serves approximately 50,000 individuals annually. It provides a comprehensive curriculum of technical, liberal arts and sciences, adult basic education and continuing education, as well as customized employee training. The college awards associate degrees, technical diplomas and certificates and offers classes that transfer to four-year degree programs.
Madison Area Technical College has earned a solid reputation for high quality, practical and affordable education. It offers small classes, dedicated teachers and personalized attention. It also offers a variety of online and other distance learning courses. Madison College's slogan, "Transforming lives, one at a time", is supported by the success of its students on the job. The college's annual follow-up surveys consistently report that more than 90 percent of Madison College graduates are employed soon after graduation. In addition, satisfaction scores among Madison College graduates and their employers routinely rate above 90 percent.
Madison Area Technical College provides training for more than 100 careers, including such high tech fields as biotechnology, electron microscopy, webpage design, Internet development and computer networking. Its varied programs include accounting, marketing, culinary trades, nursing, automotive technology, criminal justice, law enforcement and welding. Madison College is one of only three technical colleges in the state to offer a wide selection of liberal studies classes that transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Madison College is the single largest source of students transferring to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is one of the state's leading providers of customized training for employers.
Students at Madison College can take advantage of counseling, advising and financial aid support services, as well as hundreds of club activities and events for entertainment, growth and development. Athletics include intercollegiate competition in nine sports. Madison College athletic teams often reach national finals and the college boasts a three-time national championship baseball team. The Truax facility offers a fully-equipped Fitness Center and a competition-sized pool.
Madison Area Technical College serves all or parts of 12 counties located in beautiful southcentral Wisconsin. Its 11 college facilities are spread among five campuses. Madison College's main Madison campus is located in one of the top-ranked places to live in the U.S. It is easy to enjoy the Madison area's lakes, rolling hills, year-round sports and recreation activities and diversity of entertainment, nightlife, and culture. Madison College's regional campuses are located in the communities of Fort Atkinson, Portage, Reedsburg and Watertown. In addition, the college offers instruction in hundreds of locations throughout its district.
Madison Area Technical College is a member of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS).
The WTCS Vision statement reads: The Wisconsin Technical College System is the premier provider of technical education. We develop individuals who apply knowledge and skills to enhance quality of life and boost economic vitality. We are committed to extending learning beyond the classroom and throughout life. To meet each student's educational needs, we:
Madison Area Technical College is the technical and community college for the greater Madison, Wisconsin area. It is dedicated to providing accessible, high quality instruction and technical experience to meet the needs of its students, community and area employers.
Founded in 1912 to teach vocational skills, today Madison College is a nationally recognized community college. It is one of the largest of the Wisconsin Technical College System's 16 colleges and serves approximately 50,000 individuals annually. It provides a comprehensive curriculum of technical, liberal arts and sciences, adult basic education and continuing education, as well as customized employee training. The college awards associate degrees, technical diplomas and certificates and offers classes that transfer to four-year degree programs.
Madison Area Technical College has earned a solid reputation for high quality, practical and affordable education. It offers small classes, dedicated teachers and personalized attention. It also offers a variety of online and other distance learning courses. Madison College's slogan, "Transforming lives, one at a time", is supported by the success of its students on the job. The college's annual follow-up surveys consistently report that more than 90 percent of Madison College graduates are employed soon after graduation. In addition, satisfaction scores among Madison College graduates and their employers routinely rate above 90 percent.
Madison Area Technical College provides training for more than 100 careers, including such high tech fields as biotechnology, electron microscopy, webpage design, Internet development and computer networking. Its varied programs include accounting, marketing, culinary trades, nursing, automotive technology, criminal justice, law enforcement and welding. Madison College is one of only three technical colleges in the state to offer a wide selection of liberal studies classes that transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Madison College is the single largest source of students transferring to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is one of the state's leading providers of customized training for employers.
Students at Madison College can take advantage of counseling, advising and financial aid support services, as well as hundreds of club activities and events for entertainment, growth and development. Athletics include intercollegiate competition in nine sports. Madison College athletic teams often reach national finals and the college boasts a three-time national championship baseball team. The Truax facility offers a fully-equipped Fitness Center and a competition-sized pool.
Madison Area Technical College serves all or parts of 12 counties located in beautiful southcentral Wisconsin. Its 11 college facilities are spread among five campuses. Madison College's main Madison campus is located in one of the top-ranked places to live in the U.S. It is easy to enjoy the Madison area's lakes, rolling hills, year-round sports and recreation activities and diversity of entertainment, nightlife, and culture. Madison College's regional campuses are located in the communities of Fort Atkinson, Portage, Reedsburg and Watertown. In addition, the college offers instruction in hundreds of locations throughout its district.
Madison Area Technical College is a member of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS).
The WTCS Vision statement reads: The Wisconsin Technical College System is the premier provider of technical education. We develop individuals who apply knowledge and skills to enhance quality of life and boost economic vitality. We are committed to extending learning beyond the classroom and throughout life. To meet each student's educational needs, we:
- deliver high quality instruction and services that are responsive, flexible and accessible;
- join talent and technology to make learning generously available and imaginatively delivered;
- commit to high standards and accountability;
- create strategic alliances that expand students' learning opportunities;
- respect each other's dignity, embrace diversity and offer opportunities for growth
CURRENT OPENINGS
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Madison, WI
