Waukesha County Technical College
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Waukesha County Technical College, as the leader in workforce development for Waukesha County, is committed to student learning for the enhancement of our community’s quality of life. As an institution of higher education, we provide lifelong learning opportunities which are high quality, affordable and accessible. Our special focus includes technical education, occupational training, and enrichment programs....
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Waukesha County, WI | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,802 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 5,321 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 7,123 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 43% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 17% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,611 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 21% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $700 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 2% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,264 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 33% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,267 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Waukesha County Technical College is one of Wisconsin's finest centers of higher education. Whether students are just starting out in a career or starting over, WCTC can help fulfill their potential. Clustered within eight “Centers of Excellence,” WCTC offers over 100 paths of study. There are short-term training options that focus on a specific skill, associate of applied science degrees and technical diplomas that give a solid base to launch a career, and specialized certificates that build upon that base.
- Our eight Centers of Excellence and the possibilities that await you: Business; Education, Interior Design & Human Services; Electronics & Engineering; Hospitality & Culinary; Nursing & Allied Health; Printing & Graphics; Protective Services and Skilled Trades.
- WCTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
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- DNR Hearings on Proposed 16-day Gun-Deer Season (WBAY Green Bay)
posted on October 13, 2009 at 10:03:43 pm
The schedule of eleven hearings on proposed deer management rules, and an address for submitting written comments. - Regional News Briefs (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
posted on October 3, 2009 at 05:41:31 am
MILWAUKEE COUNTY Man charged with punching Russians A 34-year-old Shorewood man who told police he hates Russian people has been charged with punching an 82-year-old man in the face and pepper-spraying the man and his wife because they are of Russian descent, according to a criminal complaint. Justin J. Panke targeted the couple and other people of Russian descent who live in an apartment ... - Hunters gear up for public hearings to extend gun deer season (The Oshkosh Northwestern)
posted on September 30, 2009 at 09:22:32 am
Area deer hunters are gearing up for public hearings in October and November on a proposal to start the gun deer hunt a week earlier and extend the season to 16 days in 2010 and 2011. - Wisconsin Board plans public hearings for 2010 and 2011 seasons > Buckmasters > Articles (Buckmasters)
posted on September 28, 2009 at 06:23:05 pm
-- The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board has approved hearing dates and locations for proposed changes to Wisconsin’s 2010 and 2011 deer hunting season structures. - Hearings scheduled on longer gun season (The Rhinelander Daily News)
posted on September 28, 2009 at 05:04:31 am
The Wisconsin gun deer season may look quite a bit different when 2010 rolls around.
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- Milwaukee Area Technical College - 17,774 students - 16.9 mi. away - view location
- Bryant And Stratton College-milwaukee - 1,027 students - 17.2 mi. away - view location
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