Wisconsin's Technical Colleges

Congratulations to Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (Southwest Tech's) newest president, Dr. Jeremy Pickard!

Dr. Pickard served as vice chancellor of academic affairs at Eastern Iowa Community College, and he will begin his new role just over the state border, in Southwest Wisconsin, on July 1, 2026. Chris Prange, chair of Southwest Tech's district board, described Pickard as a thoughtful, collaborative leader.

Welcome to the Wisconsin Technical College System, Dr. Pickard!
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We are still celebrating these sixteen shining students who were honored last month at the WTCS Ambassador event! They participated in leadership activities and accepted a scholarship from our sole sponsor, Baird.

Watch the inspiring student speeches to hear how their drive and determination propelled them to become outstanding academic achievers and exceptional representatives of the Wisconsin Technical College System. https://bit.ly/3EwblRd

Parents, grandparents, spouses and partners, babies, children, friends; you should all be recognized for contributing to your graduate's success as they walk across the stage and accept their diploma.

You have helped support and cheer them on. You've made sacrifices so they could put in the time, blood, sweat and tears that it took to get here.

We see you too, and we salute your contributions as we cheer on the graduates!

Thousands of technical college graduates are about to step into Wisconsin's workforce—and our economy is stronger because of it.

These new graduates are entering high-demand fields like nursing, forestry technician, welding, cybersecurity, electrical work, diesel technology, culinary arts, and precision machining. They're filling critical roles in agriculture, logistics, business management, and early childhood education.

These graduates have been trained for the careers Wisconsin needs most. They've learned hands-on and from the best in the industry. They know the techniques. Many already have industry-recognized credentials. They're confident and prepared to contribute immediately.

To top it off, most will stay in Wisconsin, enriching the places they call home with their skills, their dedication, and their commitment to building something meaningful. That's the value of technical education. That's the value of investing in accessible pathways to careers that matter.

To every graduate: your hard work has brought you here. Now, go show Wisconsin what you can do.

Parents, grandparents, spouses and partners, babies, children, friends; you should all be recognized for contributing to your graduate's success as they walk across the stage and accept their diploma. You have helped support and cheer them on. You've made sacrifices so they could put in the time, blood, sweat and tears that it took to get here. We see you too, and we salute your contributions as we cheer on the graduates!

The most important person at commencement is not the graduate It is 9 a.m. sharp, and the 42nd commencement of the Community College of Aurora is about to commence. This year, the institution is conferring its largest number of degrees and certificates in the college's history — more than 1,400. Among the wave of red caps and gowns, I notice the record numbe...

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Thank you to for supporting 806 Wisconsin apprentices in the construction and industrial industries with $2,000 scholarships to help them get a head start in their careers!

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