As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, show your student ID for tacos from the Chilango Express Food Truck. The truck will visit our campuses 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. this week and next week:
*West Allis Campus on Tuesday, September 29
*Mequon Campus on Thursday, October 1
*Oak Creek Campus on Tuesday, October 6
*Downtown Milwaukee Campus on Thursday, October 8
Community members are invited to learn important time and stress management tips on Tuesday, September 29,11 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. See the registration link below.
TUE, 29 SEP AT 11:00 CDT
Time and Stress Management Workshop
We're proud of alumna Marie Summers. Like many MATC grads, she went on to pursue additional education and strengthen her community. Never give up on your education goals! #ProudToBeMATC
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If you missed hypnotist Jim Wand's MATC performance earlier this month, you can still view the recording! He shares tips to become more successful in school, work and personal life. https://bit.ly/3cpFEv4
Catch this preview screening of a documentary on the aspirations, struggles, and journeys of Wisconsin’s Latino community.
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21 September at 19:03 ·
Latino Wisconsin Documentary: The Producers Perspective
Wednesday, September 23, 6:00 PM Online
Join Milwaukee PBS for a preview screening of Chapter 1 & 2 of Latino Wisconsin a documentary of the aspirations, struggles, and journeys of Wisconsin’s Latino community.
Milwaukee PBS presents an interactive discussion on the impact, influence and importance of the state’s fastest growing population. On September 23, moderator Andrea Rivera de Vega talks with Latino Wisconsin producers Georgia and Ralph Pabst. Other guests include dairy farmer John Rosenow, Arcadia School Superintendent Lance Bagstad, and Arcadia Accountant Laura Torres.
This is the first of a three-part discussion on the Latino community in Wisconsin.
Watch these videos from local aspiring entrepreneurs and vote in the pitch contest by 5 p.m. Friday.
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Get started now on your application to the MATC Promise! The Promise means free tuition for eligible students. The priority deadline is Friday, December 4. Visit matc.edu/promise for more information.
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Take time out of your day to relax and celebrate with a free virtual salsa dance class today at 4 p.m. via Google meet: http://bit.ly/salsaMATC
Many thanks to Salsabrositas MKE for co-hosting this event and sharing the photo!
Today, we honor Indigenous People’s Day (IPD) in Wisconsin. This is the second year that IPD has been officially recognized in our state and the third year in Milwaukee County. We're proud to be a part of the growing list of communities in our nation who honor the first people of this land!
MATC graduate Bria Burris’ story is featured in the Washington Post. Check it out! #ProudToBeMATC https://wapo.st/2I7b8ej
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What it’s like to be a post-grad in 2020
Join an innovative, practical and proven suicide-prevention training. Sessions are facilitated by Prevent Suicide Greater Milwaukee (PSGM) and offered free to the community on Thursdays in November and December. https://bit.ly/SignUpforTraining
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MATC will host live, online Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training Sessions facilitated by Prevent Suicide Greater Milwaukee (PSGM).
Happy Halloween, Stormers ⚡! Have a safe and enjoyable weekend!
Students can join this webinar to learn about professional careers in and around the NFL.
FRI, OCT 30
Before The Snap - Jamir Howerton
President Dr. Vicki Martin joined EAB to discuss three important lessons in erasing #edequity gaps—and how MATC is working to make systemic changes. Listen now on the #EABOfficeHours podcast: https://eab.com/insights/podcast/student-success/moon-shot-student-success-lessons/
#MoonShot4Equity
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October is #ManufacturingMonth! Joseph began his welding education at our Mequon Campus in the middle of a pandemic. He's preparing for success by arriving at campus early to practice cuts on the welding equipment. Wisconsin manufacturers need local talent with a specialized skill set. Enter MATC, which prepares students for in-demand and higher wage-earning careers. Apply today! #ProudToBeMATC #WhyApply
We are offering 100% virtual support services starting today! Our new virtual support page is live now at matc.edu/gethelp.
Students: Connect virtually whenever possible! Limited staff are on campuses to connect you to virtual services. On-campus resources are open with limited presence including: academic support centers, child care, computer labs, food service and libraries.
These changes to services are effective until further notice. At this time, plans for Spring 2021 classes are similar to the initial plans for Fall and details are at matc.edu/spring. If any changes are made, we will share more information.
By offering free tuition for eligible students, the MATC Promise is unlocking opportunity. Encourage potential students to apply by the priority deadline -- this Friday, December 4. www.matc.edu/promise
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If you enjoy cooking for Thanksgiving, think about our culinary programs! Graduates work as cooks and management trainees. This Spring, students can take bilingual classes to earn a Culinary Assistant technical diploma. A Spanish-speaking instructor teaches the courses. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3nZjlB0
All MATC campuses and facilities are closed Thursday, November 26 – Sunday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Rest, relax and rejuvenate so we can have a strong finish to this remarkable semester.
Our culinary arts and baking and pastry arts staff and students prepared 100 food boxes to share with those in need this Thanksgiving. Staff members Michelle Evans, Andrew Schneider and Nyia Sallee and student Josie O’Brien coordinated the project. #ProudToBeMATC
Mayra Castrejón-Hernández, an MATC student tutor, performed at Milwaukee Public Library's first Deaf StorySlam in 2019. This storytelling event highlights deaf voices of color. Check out Mayra's story featured in American Libraries magazine: https://bit.ly/39gJzea
#ProudToBeMATC
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Register now at matc.edu/register for flexible classes starting in February and March! These 12- and 8-week classes offer you the same high-quality instruction, small class sizes and affordable price per credit -- all in a shorter time frame to help you see success sooner.
"If you're looking for a path to leadership ‐ if you want to move up in your company ‐ you must be able to think critically and offer solutions," says Quality Engineering Technology Instructional Chair Alan Goodman. Check out what he's doing to revive our Lean Six Sigma training and provide students with real-world perspectives! https://bit.ly/3tKc2Ay.
#leansixsigma #ProudToBeMATC
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Teaching the next generation of Lean Six Sigma problem-solvers
Do you have classes starting next week? The last day to use financial aid to order books for classes starting February 17-23 is Wednesday, February 24 📅. Order online at http://bookstore.matc.edu
Come share your thoughts on your favorite Graphic Novel!
MON, FEB 22 AT 1:00 PM CST
Not Your Average Book Club: Graphic Novels
Learn about the life and contribution of 28 history makers throughout Black History Month with Milwaukee PBS.
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Learn About 28 Black History Makers in 28 Days
Due to a water main break, expect icy conditions near the C and A buildings on the Downtown Milwaukee Campus today. Use caution when driving or walking in the affected areas and obey traffic or sidewalk barricades.
There will be no water or restrooms available in the A and C buildings until repairs are made. See your MATC email for more information.
