Mid-State Technical College

10/11/2026

Join our team as a Nursing Instructor at our Wisconsin Rapids Campus!

In this role, you will teach, mentor, role model, and guide student learning and create and maintain a dynamic, innovative, and positive learning environment.

This position will require an on-campus presence and would not be remote teaching.

Limited-term position with an anticipated end date of June 2028.

10/09/2026

A new career pathway at Mid-State is preparing students to help strengthen health and well-being in their communities.

The Community Health Worker technical degree was added in response to changing workforce needs in community health. The program prepares students to help individuals and families connect with health care, social services, and community resources while building skills in outreach, advocacy, and resource navigation.

10/08/2026

Six days. One iconic city. Countless things to discover. 🗽

Join Mid-State for a Global Education experience in May 2027 and explore the stories, people, and places that make New York one of the world’s most dynamic cities.

Visit the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Times Square, Central Park, and more; venture beyond Manhattan into culturally distinct neighborhoods, take in the skyline on a guided harbor cruise, and learn about Broadway theater from a working actor. You’ll also have free time to explore the city on your own.

10/08/2026

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

From protecting personal information to keeping businesses and organizations secure, good cybersecurity habits matter every day.

Take a few simple steps to strengthen your digital security: use unique passwords, enable multifactor authentication, think before clicking suspicious links, and keep your devices and software updated.

Interested in turning those skills into a career? Mid-State’s IT Cybersecurity Specialist program provides hands-on experience in network defense, threat detection, security testing, and risk management.

10/08/2026

Join our team as a Payroll Services Manager!

Transform lives by being accountable for all aspects of managing payroll, including the day-to-day coordination of extensive payroll processes and accurate bi-weekly processing of all payroll transactions in Anthology for the 500+ full-time, part-time, and work-study student employees.

10/06/2026

Celebrate Manufacturing Month by letting students explore, engineer, and build what’s next.

Mid-State is partnering with Engineering Tomorrow for two hands-on labs at the AMETA® Center designed for students in grades 8–12.

During the Bridges Lab on October 29, students will explore the science behind bridge design before creating their own. The Packaging Lab on November 2 will challenge students to explore how materials protect products and design packaging of their own.

Both experiences connect real-world engineering concepts with careers in manufacturing, engineering, and technology.

10/05/2026

Ready for fresh nails? 💅

Our nail technician students are taking appointments from October 13 to November 11. Book your next nail service and treat yourself to a little pampering.

Appointments are limited; book yours today!

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

Mid-State students, have a business idea or solution to a real-world problem? Let’s hear it! 💡

Register for The First Pitch and share your solution to a business or community challenge in just one minute with one slide. Entry is free, and five participants will each win $100!

Thursday, October 15 at 5:30 p.m.
Stevens Point Downtown Campus – LEAD Center

Thank you to Simplicity Credit Union for sponsoring the cash prizes!

Want to cheer them on? Everyone is welcome to attend, hear students’ ideas, and vote for their favorite pitches!

10/03/2026

Ready to level up your tech skills?

Mid-State Tech-Con 2.1 is bringing an old-school gaming feel to computer science on Friday, November 13, at the Stevens Point Downtown Campus.

High school students can take on hands-on challenges in website hacking, lock picking, virtual reality, retro computing, artificial intelligence, programming, cryptography, and more. No IT experience is needed, just an interest in technology and problem-solving.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Top teams will also earn prizes.

10/02/2026

Being an online student doesn’t have to mean missing out on campus connections.

For Madison Graf, working at Milltown Coffee Company on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus helped her connect face-to-face with faculty, staff, and other students.

Find ways to get involved on campus:
https://www.mstc.edu/experience-mid-state/get-involved

10/02/2026

Have practical ideas, fresh perspectives, or real-world strategies that could help nonprofit leaders strengthen their organizations?

The Nonprofit Community Forum is seeking dynamic, passionate, and knowledgeable presenters for the February 3, 2027 event.

This year’s theme, “Leading with Our Values,” invites nonprofit leaders, community changemakers, and mission-driven professionals to explore what it means to stay true to our missions, lead with purpose, and remain focused on what our organizations were built to do.

Presenter proposals are being accepted through November 1.

10/01/2026

Manufacturing Month at Mid-State is putting the spotlight on workforce development, employer collaboration, and hands-on career exploration across central Wisconsin.

Mid-State has received a $5 million U.S. Small Business Administration grant to launch USA MADE, a 12-month initiative focused on strengthening the region’s manufacturing workforce. Through the initiative, Mid-State plans to support 20 manufacturing businesses, train at least 150 incumbent workers, and help participants earn 75 industry-recognized credentials. Eligible employees of participating manufacturers will receive tuition- and fee-free training.

Manufacturing Month will also offer employers opportunities to help shape future training at an employer listening session on October 13, and students can explore manufacturing, engineering, and technology careers through hands-on experiences, including Engineering Tomorrow labs and campus tours.

09/28/2026

A major investment in Central Wisconsin manufacturing was celebrated at Mid-State today.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Associate Administrator Lisa Shimkat and Regional Administrator Brad Zaun joined Mid-State Technical College at the AMETA Center® to formally present a $5 million Manufacturing in America Empower to Grow (E2G) grant.

The funding will expand access to free training and technical assistance for manufacturers throughout the region, helping strengthen the workforce, address skills gaps, and support continued growth.

More details to come on how this investment will benefit manufacturers and their employees across Central Wisconsin.

08/12/2026

Working on or recently completed your GED, HSED, or ELL program?

Mid-State’s Adult Education Program Exploration is coming up on Wednesday, September 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the AMETA Center in Stevens Point.

Tour the campus, explore academic programs, learn about support services, and get help starting your next steps toward enrolling in a Mid-State program.

06/22/2026

06/17/2026

Gold medal performance on a national stage.

Mid-State Precision Machining Technician student Austin Young earned first place in CNC Programming at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta.

Austin competed against top technical college students from across the country, demonstrating skills in CNC programming, blueprint interpretation, manufacturing processes, and problem-solving.

Mid-State was also represented nationally by Kaila Wineka, who placed 8th in Criminal Justice, and Kris Adams, who placed 18th in Culinary Arts.

05/12/2026

Thank you to The Business News for featuring Mid-State Technical College’s Manufacture Your Ride event.

The article highlights how middle school students gain hands-on experience in mechanical design and precision machining by designing, customizing, assembling, and test-riding their own scooters with guidance from Mid-State faculty and local industry mentors.

Read the full story:

Mid-State Tech’s Manufacture Your Ride camp lets middle schoolers design, build and ride custom scooters with help from local mentors.

05/01/2026

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week

“They’re already out in the field getting paid to do the work.”

A direct path. Real experience. A strong future.

Learn more about the Apprenticeship pathway at Mid-State: https://www.mstc.edu/academic-programs/apprenticeships

04/30/2026

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week

“They make it all worth it.”

Thank you, students, for showing up, learning, and putting in the work.

Learn more about the Apprenticeship pathway at Mid-State: https://www.mstc.edu/academic-programs/apprenticeships