What Mid-State Technical College does

Mid-State Technical College is a public technical college within the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), founded in 1967 and headquartered in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. The institution operates four campuses across central Wisconsin (Wisconsin Rapids, Adams, Marshfield, Stevens Point Downtown) plus specialized facilities including the Wayne H. Bushman Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship (AMETA) Center and the Healthcare Simulation Center, which features high-fidelity simulators and an Anatomage Table. It delivers associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, dual-credit high-school programs, workforce training, and continuing education through campus-based, online, and hybrid modalities; notable programs include University Transfer (AA/AS), Welding, Surgical Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Substance Use Disorder Counselor (shared with Nicolet Technical College), and the Fire Service Certification Academy.

The college generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees (degree program total costs range from approximately $1,078 for a 5-credit certificate to $15,219 for the 70-credit Respiratory Therapy program), supplemented by state allocations, local property taxes, employer-paid customized workforce training (SHRM certification, CDL Class A, Cyber Range workshops), continuing/community education fees, and grant funding (e.g., the Legacy Foundation of Central Wisconsin grant supporting the Fire Service Certification Academy). Go-to-market is event-driven: campus visits, Discovery Days, an annual Admit Day, a Direct Admission program that auto-admits 1,600+ high-school seniors annually, and information nights for specific programs (e.g., Radiography, healthcare pathways). Distribution is primarily regional across central Wisconsin, with a recent out-of-state articulation agreement with Yavapai College establishing a three-year bachelor's pathway. Spring 2026 produced 780 graduates, and the college is launching three new Fall 2026 programs in hospitality, agriculture, and transportation. Leadership is headed by President Dr. Shelly Mondeik; the institution is governed by a Board of Directors under Wisconsin state oversight and is not privately owned or venture-backed.

Name

Mid-State Technical College

Legal name

Mid-State Technical College

Website

https://mstc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mid-State Technical College is a Wisconsin public technical college serving central Wisconsin across four campuses with associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, and workforce training in healthcare, manufacturing, public safety, and trades.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical and Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Junior Colleges (61121), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB), Technical Universities with Strong Industry Partnerships (EDAHAEAG), Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

Keywords

• Technical college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce training services
• Healthcare career training
• Manufacturing apprenticeship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Wisconsin Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from student tuition and fees for associate degrees, technical degrees, certificates, and apprenticeship programs. Programs range from 5 to 70+ credits with corresponding fee structures.
2. Workforce Training Services: Customized training, workplace assessments, talent development classes, and professional certifications (SHRM, CDL, Cyber Range) for business clients.
3. Continuing Education: Affordable and free community classes including CPR & First Aid, motorcycle rider training, traffic safety, and third-party online classes.
4. Community Offerings: Revenue from automotive repair services, salon services at The Salon at Mid-State, Gourmet Café, and facility rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mid-State Technical College is a public technical college offering associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates, and apprenticeship programs across multiple campus locations in central Wisconsin. Core program areas include university transfer pathways, healthcare (Surgical Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Sterile Processing), manufacturing and trades (Welding, Precision Machining), public safety (Fire Service, EMT), and business. The college also delivers customized workforce training, continuing education, and community services to both individual learners and employer clients.

Product overview

Mid-State Technical College is a Wisconsin technical college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs including associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates, and apprenticeships. The college operates a multi-campus system with specialized facilities including the Healthcare Simulation Center and AMETA Center. Key program areas include university transfer pathways (Associate of Arts and Associate of Science), healthcare programs (Surgical Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Sterile Processing Technician, Substance Use Disorder Counselor), manufacturing and trades (Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate, Stainless Steel Welding), and public safety programs. The college partners with Yavapai College for three-year bachelor's pathways and operates specialized facilities for hands-on training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• University Transfer-Associate of Arts Liberal arts transfer degree emphasizing social sciences and humanities, designed to transfer to four-year universities with guaranteed junior standing at participating institutions.
• University Transfer-Associate of Science Science-focused transfer degree with emphasis on mathematics, designed to transfer to four-year universities with guaranteed junior standing at participating institutions.
• Welding 28-credit technical diploma covering multiple welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW), fabrication techniques, and robotic welding. Prepares students for DSPS certification testing.
• Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Certificate 6-credit certificate introducing GMAW welding processes across multiple positions using industry-standard equipment, focused on developing proper technique, safety awareness, and precision.
• Stainless Steel Welding Certificate Certificate program focused on TIG welding of stainless steel with fabrication techniques and print reading, valued in fabrication, manufacturing, construction, and service industries.
• Surgical Technology 62-credit program preparing students to work alongside surgeons and nurses in operating rooms, managing sterile instruments and supplies. Graduates eligible for Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential.
• Respiratory Therapy 70-credit program preparing students to care for patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions, including airway management, life support, and pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Sterile Processing Technician Certificate 5-credit certificate preparing students to process, package, store, and distribute medical instruments and equipment used in surgery and clinical settings, with certification exam eligibility.
• Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) 68-credit shared program with Nicolet Technical College preparing students for entry-level counseling roles in healthcare and community-based organizations, meeting requirements for Wisconsin SAC-IT certification.
• Fire Service Certification Academy High school program allowing juniors and seniors to earn industry-recognized certifications (EMT, Firefighter 1, Hazardous Materials Operations, Firefighter 2) before graduation, with hands-on training and fire department connections.
• Workforce Training Services Customized corporate training, workplace assessments, talent development classes, and professional certifications (SHRM, CDL Class A, Cyber Range) for business clients and employers.
• Continuing Education Affordable community classes including CPR & First Aid, motorcycle rider training, traffic safety, and third-party online classes for personal enrichment and skill development.
• Community Offerings Automotive repair services, salon services at The Salon at Mid-State, Gourmet Café, facility rentals, and Hire a Graduate placement services for the local community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduate satisfaction rate for School of University Transfer & General Education
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Yavapai CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Students who complete Mid-State's University Transfer-Associate of Arts degree transfer to Yavapai College to complete a bachelor of applied science in business in one academic year.
• Advanced Tactical MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Collaborated with Advanced Tactical Medicine to host the Tactical Strength & Readiness Symposium for public safety professionals. Advanced Tactical Medicine invested significant time and personnel resources to ensure high-quality training experience covering resilience, recovery, stress regulation, nutrition and performance.
• Simplicity Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 April 2026Sponsored the New Ideas Pitch Challenge regional entrepreneurship competition, providing financial support and judges including Ben Bauer, VP of Marketing at Simplicity Credit Union. Event brought together students from across Wisconsin technical colleges.
• Fox Valley Technical College, Nicolet College, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Moraine Park Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Regional technical college partners whose students competed in the New Ideas Pitch Challenge entrepreneurship competition hosted by Mid-State at Stevens Point Downtown Campus LEAD Center.
• Yavapai CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026Articulation and transfer agreement establishing one of Wisconsin's first three-year bachelor's pathways. Students completing Mid-State's University Transfer-Associate of Arts degree transfer to Yavapai College to complete 32 additional credits earning a bachelor of applied science in business in one academic year. This partnership creates a clearly defined associate-to-bachelor progression model designed to reduce time-to-degree.
• Nicolet Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Shared program partnership for Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) curriculum. Offered as a collaborative program between Mid-State and Nicolet, emphasizing ethical practice, client rights, group facilitation, crisis response, and professional communication.
• Legacy Foundation of Central Wisconsin, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2025Grant funding supported the Fire Service Certification Academy, a school-to-work model helping high school juniors and seniors earn industry-recognized certifications (EMT, Firefighter 1, Hazardous Materials Operations, Firefighter 2) while gaining hands-on emergency services experience.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Moraine Park Technical College: Wisconsin Technical College System institution serving Fond du Lac and Beaver Dam. Direct peer offering similar CTE programs, university transfer pathways, and workforce training across central Wisconsin's broader market.
• Gateway Technical College: Wisconsin Technical College System institution serving Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties. Direct peer in southeastern Wisconsin with comparable associate degree, technical diploma, apprenticeship, and workforce training offerings.
• Nicolet Technical College: Wisconsin Technical College System institution serving northern Wisconsin. Direct peer with shared SUDC program and regional entrepreneurship partnerships, offering similar associate degrees and technical diplomas across healthcare, trades, and university transfer.
• Chippewa Valley Technical College: Wisconsin Technical College System institution serving Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley. Direct peer with overlapping manufacturing, healthcare, trades, and university transfer programs and similar regional CTE mission.
• Milwaukee Area Technical College: Largest Wisconsin Technical College System institution, based in Milwaukee. Direct peer offering a comparable mix of associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates, and workforce training, but at significantly larger scale and broader urban footprint.
• Waukesha County Technical College: Wisconsin Technical College System institution in the Milwaukee metro area. Direct peer offering similar associate degrees, certificates, and apprenticeship pathways in healthcare, manufacturing, IT, and skilled trades.
• Northeast Wisconsin Technical College: Wisconsin Technical College System institution in Green Bay. Direct peer with comparable associate degree, technical diploma, certificate, and apprenticeship portfolio, and co-participant in regional programs with Mid-State.
• Fox Valley Technical College: Wisconsin Technical College System institution in Appleton/Neenah. Direct peer offering associate degrees, technical diplomas, and workforce training across similar industries, and a co-participant in regional entrepreneurship events with Mid-State.
• Lakeshore Technical College: Wisconsin Technical College System institution serving Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties. Direct peer with similar CTE programs in manufacturing, healthcare, trades, and university transfer in eastern Wisconsin.

Broad incumbents

• University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point: Four-year university that receives Mid-State transfer students via guaranteed transfer agreements. Comparable as a higher education provider in central Wisconsin but offers bachelor's and graduate degrees rather than associate/technical credentials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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