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Madison College Apprenticeship Signing Day highlights rising demand for electricians

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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Madison College awarded $156K grant to expand rural teacher opportunities in Wisconsin
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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Madison College 2026 Spring Commencement set for May 15
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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Wisconsin apprentices can now turn job training into college degrees faster
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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Madison College apprentices awarded $228K to support careers in the trades
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.
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Students earn top honors, national spots at 2026 SkillsUSA competition
Fourteen students captured gold medals and will advance to the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, June 1–6 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Modou Lamin Badjie named a 2026 Wisconsin Technical College System Student Ambassador
A student leader and Phi Theta Kappa president, Badjie is recognized for his academic achievement, leadership and commitment to career-ready education.

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