Group of apprentices, dressed in orange, yellow, black, white and brown sweatshirts, posing for a photo.

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.
Read More
Four students, wearing backpacks and jeans, walking on campus.
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.
Exterior entrance of Reedsburg campus with light red brick and students sitting on bench outside.
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.
Group of graduates, dressed in blue cap and gowns, smiling for a selfie.
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.
Two apprentices, looking at a text book, inside a classroom with gray electrical boxes on the wall.
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.
Male student with short dark blonde hair and black T-shirt, adjusting equipment in an electrical box with a screwdriver.
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.
SkillsUSA student competitors, some in light brown shirts and others in white shirts and dark ties, posing with medals.
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.

View All Madison College Stories