College Access Partners Summit

Human Resources – Cathy Taft & Andrea Weber

• Description: Counselors will be presented with a brief overview of the human resources profession. Attendees will then be introduced to the concepts of talent acquisition in the workplace by participating in an activity of matching up the best available candidates to open positions. 
• Room: B-095
• Maximum: 32

Accounting – Cathy Taft – Lyn Gamerdinger & Gina DeSota

• Description: People often think that if they are good with math, they will be good at - or like - accounting.  Prospective students should know that an accountant’s role is way more than math.  It is innovation, introspection, analysis, deciphering, informing. One plus one equals two, but there is a story behind the numbers. A good accountant needs to know the story behind the numbers and be able to communicate to managers the relationships between the numbers.
• Room: B-040
• Maximum: 28

Artificial Intelligence: From Concept to Creation – Alli Jerger, Bill Barkhaus & Melissa Seamonson

• Description: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here and it can be an excellent tool for you. This quick introduction will help you learn how to utilize AI to enhance student learning in your courses. Also, find out about some of the pitfalls to avoid for both you and your students.
• Room: L-116
• Maximum: 24

Math & Science – Greg Ahrenhoerster, Tracy Neher & Erin O’Connell

• Description: Gumline Gram Stain - Swab the inside of your mouth and put the cells on a stained slide. Using a microscope, see the different kinds of bacteria in your mouth.
• Room: E-217

Humanities, Communication, Social Science – Julie Steuber & Kay Eibl

• Description: WCTC psychology courses are not your typical lecture experience. Participants will explore the WCTC way of teaching psychology through hands-on learning and application.
• Room: E-115

College & Career Readiness – Deatra Holloway

• Description: “Step by Step: Building Student Confidence Through IET” - Play an interactive board game to better understand the student lifecycle of an Integrated Education and Training student. Special focus on English language learners, undecided and at-risk populations.
• Room: K-104

CNC – Steve Walter & Mike Czerniak

• Description: See and learn how a plastic injection mold operates
• Room: I-123
• Maximum: 18

Industrial Maintenance Technology – Steve Walter & Jason Solberg

• Description: Hands-on activity on troubleshooting a pneumatic system using Amatrol trainers.
• Room: I-110
• Maximum: 18

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering – Chris Neff

• Description: From design to prototype, see how an idea is drafted and then brought to life with 3-D printing (also known as Additive Manufacturing)!  Attendees will leave the session with a 3-D printed puzzle!
• Room: I-210
• Maximum: 20

Criminal Justice – Jay Darin, Dan Neumer & Torin Misko

• Description: Participants will be exposed to a use-of-force simulator to better understand use-of-force decision-making for criminal justice professionals.
• Room: W-146A Virtra Simulator
• Maximum: 20

Graphic Design – Lynda Busack & David Espurvoa  

• Description: Attendees will be utilizing Adobe Animate on a Mac workstation to create a frame-by-frame animation of a lightning effect. Three instructors will be aiding participants and directing participants to the list of tips and shortcuts that will also be provided at each workstation in the designated lab.  
• Room: G-128
• Maximum: 18

Diesel – Lynda Busack & Kurt Garbrecht

• Description: Explore how air conditioning systems keep diesel trucks cool and comfortable while gaining hands-on experience with the tools, equipment and training used in the diesel technology program.
• Room: I – Diesel Bay
• Maximum: 18

Education – Dena Constantineau & Carrie Perock

• Description: Participants will explore the education programs available at WCTC, including Wisconsin’s first teacher apprenticeship. The session will also feature an interactive activity focused on the science of reading, offering a hands-on look at how these concepts are applied in the Foundations of Teacher Education teacher preparation program.
• Room: S-211
• Maximum: 24

Salon and Spa (Aesthetics, Cosmetology and Nails) – Jon Koch, Amy Poshepny & Ashley Hadaway  

• Description: Our Aesthetics (skin and body care), Nails, and Cosmetology (hair, skin, and nails) programs prepare students for careers in their chosen fields and meet the educational requirements for licensure as set by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. During this session, you will tour our salon and spa, learn about each of the three programs within the salon and spa and enjoy a relaxing hand paraffin treatment provided by one of our cosmetology students.
• Room: S-107A
• Maximum: 12

Emergency Medical Technician/Paramadic Programs – Courtney Hull

• Description: In this interactive session, participants will step into the role of an EMT and get hands-on practice with lifesaving skills. Learn CPR fundamentals, practice basic first aid and try bleeding-control techniques used in the field. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to roll up your sleeves and see what it’s like to train as an EMT.
• Room: S-210
• Maximum: 24

Learn about the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) program, a new program launched in fall 2026. Developed with support from a state grant, the program was created to help meet the growing demand in the dental field. Individuals who earn this certificate gain advanced skills that support the work of dentists.

Explore how Wisconsin Technical College System Administrative Code TCS 10 guides admission priorities and waitlist processes for limited-enrollment programs. Learn how state requirements related to residency, admittance dates and term status determine the order in which students are prioritized for available seats. The session will provide an overview of how these requirements have shaped changes to our admissions and waitlist processes. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how the process works, why it is structured this way and what it means for students seeking admission to high-demand programs.

Dual Credit Options: Finding the Right Fit

Looking to learn more about WCTC dual credit options and how to guide students in finding their best fit? Join this session to explore the different dual credit opportunities available to high school students at WCTC. After learning about the varying options, discuss realistic student scenarios to practice supporting students who are looking to find the right fit for them.

Funding Your Future

Want to help your students learn how to fund their future? Join Financial Aid and the WCTC Foundation for an informative session covering financial aid, scholarships, and emergency funding. Gain practical information and resources you can take back to your students to help them explore their options and make informed decisions about paying for college.