Technical Colleges

Preparing your students for good paying careers in rewarding fields is your hallmark. Joining with local partners to prepare students to make informed class choices in high school can lead to enhanced preparation and readiness to tackle manufacturing courses at the collegiate level. Trades of Tomorrow® programming helps students experience the world of manufacturing, build relationships with local manufacturers, and gives many students a financial boost to move toward their manufacturing career goals—making the most of their technical college training.  

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Real Impact

“The Heavy Metal Tour does a great job in creating an environment to expose area educators and students to unique and innovative career options in our regional economy, and allows them the capacity learn about the robust pathways to enhance their opportunities within our area technical colleges. “

- Ryan Kawski, Dean of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, Transportation, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Construction, Mid-State Technical College