Waukesha County Technical College

 

College Access Partners Summit

Friday, October 13, 2023 | 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Richard T. Anderson Center, 800 Main Street, Pewaukee

WCTC's College Access Partners Summit is designed for teachers, coaches, counselors, principals, community partners - or anyone in a role that work with college-bound students. When it comes to post-high school options for your students, stay informed on the latest trends and updates on the technical college pathway.

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Event Agenda

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7:30 a.m.

Registration/Check-in and Breakfast

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7:50 a.m.

Welcome from WCTC President Rich Barnhouse

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8:15 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

Visit School Showcases for Hands-on Activities

Choose one of four interactive, hands-on tracks to get a taste of student life at WCTC:

School of Business

Phishing for Your Information

In today’s world, we are connected to everyone and everything in many ways. We are connected through the internet at home, in the office and even walking around. With this connection comes dangers, and people need to be alert.

School of Applied Technologies

Experience CNC

Experience the thrill of bringing ideas to life through manufacturing. First, our expert instructors will show you cutting-edge software used to create intricate programs. Then, roll up your sleeves and head to the CNC lab to set up your own part to manufacture. Watch as a five-axis machine takes everyday raw materials and transforms them into masterpieces.

School of Health

Health Information Technology

Learn how health information professionals support patient care by ensuring high-quality documentation and data for driving clinical decision-making and research, and explore the wide variety of career pathways available to HIT graduates.

School of Protective & Human Services

Human Services

The fields of human services and substance use disorder counseling are both exceedingly in-demand and rewarding. Learn more about these programs and how we develop students at WCTC for working in both fields.

School of Protective & Human Services

Fire Protection

Get a first-hand look at WCTC's state-of-the-art fire training grounds and understand the importance of fire protection in the community.

School of Business

Continuous Improvement: Quality Never Ends

Learn how data-based decision-making can catapult your problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to make meaningful process improvements.

School of Applied Technologies

Experience CNC

Experience the thrill of bringing ideas to life through manufacturing. First, our expert instructors will show you cutting-edge software used to create intricate programs. Then, roll up your sleeves and head to the CNC lab to set up your own part to manufacture. Watch as a five-axis machine takes everyday raw materials and transforms them into masterpieces.

School of Health

Human Patient Simulations

During each Nursing clinical course, students participate in simulated experiences caring for a patient in our Human Patient Simulator Lab. In this session, see how we use the simulators and setting to increase students’ clinical judgment, critical thinking, confidence, teamwork and communication.

School of Health

Nursing Skills

Our Nursing - Associate Degree program includes two skills courses as part of its statewide curriculum. Learn how students use our Nursing Skills Lab to increase their confidence in performing required skills safely and effectively in the clinical setting.

School of Protective & Human Services

Criminal Justice

Learn about how K9 officers detect electronics and how this partnership is used for investigations where the recovery of a phone, thumb drive or other devices is needed.

School of Business

Fine Dining and Drink Education

Learn some fun napkin folding techniques along with proper fine dining table setting. Come behind the bar and learn how to pull an espresso shot, make a latte and cappuccino. A wine education component will include proper glassware to use and grape varietals.

School of Applied Technologies

Experience CNC

Experience the thrill of bringing ideas to life through manufacturing. First, our expert instructors will show you cutting-edge software used to create intricate programs. Then, roll up your sleeves and head to the CNC lab to set up your own part to manufacture. Watch as a five-axis machine takes everyday raw materials and transforms them into masterpieces.

School of Applied Technologies

Experience CNC

Experience the thrill of bringing ideas to life through manufacturing. First, our expert instructors will show you cutting-edge software used to create intricate programs. Then, roll up your sleeves and head to the CNC lab to set up your own part to manufacture. Watch as a five-axis machine takes everyday raw materials and transforms them into masterpieces.

School of Health

The Role of the Medical Assistant

The medical assistant is a pivotal team member that works alongside the physician and care team to ensure the patient receives optimal care. Explore some MA responsibilities, including obtaining vital signs, documentation, administering vaccines and assisting in minor surgical procedures.

School of Protective & Human Services

Foundations of Teacher Education

Discover how aspiring educators learn to teach in this dynamic program. Graduates are eligible to work as a short-term substitute teacher or paraeducator in pre-K through grade 12 settings, or they can take advantage of transfer agreements to continue their education and become a licensed teacher.

School of Business

Virtual Reality Demonstration

Experience the emergence of virtual reality in the architectural field by exploring buildings with the latest immersive VR software.

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11:30 a.m.

Lunch and Early Outreach Student Panel

Hear from a panel of WCTC students enrolled in early college opportunities, facilitated by Sandra Maylen

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Afternoon Sessions:

  • 12:15 p.m. | Workforce and Career Trends, Deb Weber and Tom Walsh
  • 12:45 p.m. | Artificial Intelligence Certificates, Alli Jerger
  • 1 p.m. | Financial Aid and FAFSA Updates, Justin Kehring
  • 1:15 p.m. | What's New at WCTC, Kaylan Gaines
  • 1:30 p.m. | Tour of New Esports and Student Government Spaces, Jonathan Pedraza
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2 p.m.

Wrap-up and Questions

 

 

Questions?

Please contact Dee Dee Wallace, 262.691.5284.

Accommodations

WCTC is committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities. If you have a documented disability that requires accommodations, please contact us well in advance to discuss reasonable accommodations to meet your needs.