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Madison College graduates earn positive reviews, with 96% of local employers surveyed saying they are satisfied with graduates’ education and 95% saying they would hire a Madison College graduate again.
The 2026 Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Employer Satisfaction Report, released in August, shows that local employers value Madison College graduates and recognize the college’s importance to their businesses' success.
Local employers reported:
98% said Madison College is important to their business success.
96% were satisfied with Madison College graduates’ education.
95% would hire a Madison College graduate again.
90% would recommend Madison College graduates to other employers
The results highlight the college’s connection to employers across the region in preparing students for the workforce.
“When employers tell us they value Madison College graduates and would hire them again, it reinforces the importance of the career-focused education and experiences we provide,” Madison College President Dr. Jennifer Berne said. “Our partnerships with employers help us prepare students with the skills needed today while helping us anticipate future workforce needs.”
Employer partnerships:
- Clinical experiences: Madison College students gain hands-on experience in healthcare and other fields through partnerships with local employers.
- Internships: Employers provide Madison College students with opportunities to apply classroom learning in professional settings.
- Apprenticeships: Madison College students combine classroom instruction with paid, on-the-job training.
- Curriculum development: Employers help the college align programs and training with current workforce needs.
Madison College serves students and employers across 12 counties in southcentral Wisconsin, providing talent to the region’s largest and fastest-growing industries, including healthcare, information technology, advanced manufacturing and skilled trades.
The employer satisfaction survey is conducted every four years and measures employer perceptions of Wisconsin Technical College System graduates’ skills, education and preparedness for employment. Together with graduate outcomes data, the results demonstrate the value Wisconsin technical colleges provide to students and employers.
For more information and to view the full Wisconsin Technical College System Employer Satisfaction and Graduate Outcomes Reports.
