Manufacturing Programs

There's good reason WCTC's manufacturing graduates are some of the most sought-after in the state! Our students learn hands-on skills on the latest technology available in their fields. Our instructors have decades of industry experience, and our curriculum is guided by local industry leaders - ensuring that what you learn in the classroom prepares you to hit the ground running in your career.

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Did You Know?

Manufacturing companies employ nearly 17% of the state's workforce.
There were an average of 472,000 manufacturing employees in Wisconsin in 2020.
Wisconsin's manufacturing employees earned an average annual salary of $74,252 in 2019.

Source: The National Association of Manufacturers

Manufacturing Degree Programs

WCTC is proud to offer a wide variety of manufacturing programs in industries like Robotics, Welding, Machining and more. Skilled graduates are in high demand! Kick start your manufacturing career at WCTC.

Associate Degrees

Apprenticeships

Technical Diplomas

Certificates

Opening Doors, Creating Connections

WCTC President Rich Barnhouse at Superior Crane Corp.

“For most of the companies and industries I’ve been to, I was just amazed by how clean the facilities are, how skilled the labor is and how safe manufacturing has become. I was impressed with how much Waukesha County, and industries in Waukesha County, are contributing not just nationally, but globally, to what life is going to be like for decades.”

Rich Barnhouse, Ph.D.
WCTC President

Manufacturing News

Eaton Corp. donation to fund student scholarships

Aug. 31, 2021 | The Eaton Corp. this fall donated $25,000 to be used for scholarships for students in manufacturing programs. The company continues to expand its partnerships with WCTC by hiring graduates, participating in specialized training, exploring new apprenticeship offerings and more.

Gene Haas Foundation donation to benefit Waukesha County Technical College manufacturing students

Aug. 17, 2021 | The Gene Haas Foundation recently awarded substantial grants totaling $540,000 to Waukesha County Technical College to support and enhance manufacturing training at the College.

Tool and Die students take first place in SkillsUSA national competition!

Aug. 6, 2021 | Three WCTC Tool and Die students -- Evrett Rachow, Connor Orheim and Jeremy Westergaard, -- took first place in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC). Read more >

Manufacturing programs at WCTC adapt during coronavirus pandemic

Jan. 5, 2021 | Since spring 2020, Waukesha County Technical College manufacturing programs, like most other programs at the College, had to adapt quickly to changing circumstances due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Read more >