Gateway Technical College

Happy Pride Month, Red Hawks! Join us in celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community with a few special events happening this month, including a visit to PrideFest in Milwaukee, an Acceptance Rock Painting Meetup and more. Students, staff and faculty, come show your support and help promote inclusivity and equality for all. All are welcome!

Find out more at https://ow.ly/115G50Z5ykr.

Are you in a program in which women or men comprise less than 25 percent of the workforce? Join the Non-traditional Occupations student support program at Gateway! The program is designed to provide you with resources to help you pursue your passion and reach your goals, including career exploration and preparation, case management and job readiness services and more.

Interested in learning more? Contact Laura Voynovich at [email protected].

Quick reminders for Red Hawks! The second installment of the Summer 2026 Semester payment plan is due today, May 29. Now's also a great time to check and see if you are waiting for a financial aid award offer. And, lastly, if you haven't filled out the FAFSA for the 2026-27 school year yet, be sure to do so ASAP.

If you have questions about Gateway's payment plan or the FAFSA, reach out to a Student Finance Specialist at 1-800-247-7122 (WI Relay 711) or at [email protected]. They are here to help guide you and answer your financial questions.

Attention nature lovers! We invite you to visit our Kenosha Campus on select Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for our Green Thumbs Plant Sales. Shop a variety of houseplants, annual flowers, vegetables and more, all grown right here on our Kenosha Campus.

New to this year's sales are FREE greenhouse and facility tours at 10 a.m. and FREE horticulture presentations at 11 a.m. This Saturday's presentation is about the restoration of the Pike Creek Watershed. All sales will directly support the Gateway Green Thumbs club. We’ll see you there!

Gateway student responder Mikayla Brown delivered an inspirational speech at the May 20 Commencement Ceremony, sharing how the college has had a significant impact on her life and career.

To read her story, visit gtc.edu/success-stories/mikayla-brown.

Great news, Red Hawks! Photos from last week's Commencement Ceremonies are now available for you to view. Check them out by clicking on the links below.

May 19 Ceremony - https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCUqwF May 20 Ceremony - https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCUscw

Also, please note that the photos of graduates receiving their diplomas are not quite ready and will be available in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out for them!

It's time for Gateway’s Pathway to Triumph Mentorship Kickoff events! Join us on the Kenosha Campus today (May 27) or the Racine Campus tomorrow (May 28) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to discover how you can get extra support through mentorship and academic guidance at Gateway.

Whether this is your first semester here or you’re nearing graduation, this is a great way to gain extra tools for success. Come to connect, build relationships and take the first step toward your TRIUMPH.

Is your summer schedule booking up fast? Be sure to mark down Gateway's Open House events on your calendar.

They will be held from 4-7 p.m. at the Kenosha Campus (July 14), Racine Campus (July 15) and Elkhorn Campus (July 16). Our Open Houses are the best way to explore Gateway's 65+ programs, discuss paying for college and financial aid, see our learning labs firsthand and get ALL your questions answered.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to discover all Gateway has to offer you.

If you're looking to apply to Gateway but need some help with doing so, we've got you covered! Our Get Ready Application Workshops are designed to guide you in the process, helping you complete your application while giving you an overview of Gateway, our 65+ programs of study and answering any questions you might have. Plus, the workshops are FREE, and attending one waives your $30 application fee!

Visit gtc.edu/get-ready to learn more today.

If you're ready to enter the fast-paced world of healthcare, get started at Gateway! Our Respiratory Therapy program teaches you how to care for people recovering from or managing heart and lung problems through coursework and 740 hours of clinical time, giving you firsthand experience working with patients.

Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to take your national board exams and begin a rewarding and well-paying career. Find everything you need to know to get started at gtc.edu/respiratory-therapy.