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Madison College 2026 spring enrollment up, health care and trades see 30% increase

Enrollment continues its upward trend at Madison College, rising four percent in spring 2026 compared to spring 2025. Growth was strongest in healthcare and skilled trades, with several programs increasing by 30 percent or more.
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The nursing student scholarships help reduce financial barriers for students entering a high-demand health care field.
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Brings the Education Pre-Major University Transfer program to the Reedsburg campus, where education courses will be offered for the first time beginning in spring 2027.
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This spring, approximately 2,444 Madison College students will earn associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates and complete apprenticeships. Family, friends and the community are invited to commencement.
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Future electricians took a major step toward their careers during Madison College’s Apprenticeship Signing Day at the Commercial Avenue campus.
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As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Madison College, in partnership with the Wisconsin Technical College System, announces a major advancement to help Wisconsin apprentices earn associate degrees more quickly and affordably.
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The scholarship awards come at a time of historic growth for apprenticeships in Wisconsin and in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, April 26-May 2.