Post from Community: More than 50 creative portfolios showcase MATC student and recent graduate talent | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Area Technical College
July 7, 2021
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Photo illustrating this news release by MATC 2021 photography graduate Claire Kotlowski.
Open portfolios at  student portfolios.matc.edu.
More than 50 portfolios created by current students and recent graduates of Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Creative Arts, Design & Media Pathway are now available for online viewing.
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At studentportfolios.matc.edu, community members and business leaders can check out the work of MATC students in these programs — and learn more about the skills students learn in each along with connected careers:
“We are excited to share the impressive work of our students in a virtual format this year,” said Dr. Brian Carlson, dean of the Creative Arts, Design & Media Pathway. “Our graduates have the hard and soft skills ready to start a career on day one and that’s more than evident in their work. I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to explore their cutting-edge talent!”
The online showcase continues a years-long tradition started with a Portfolio Night to connect graduates to the community and businesses in creative industries.
Wisconsin’s largest technical college and one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest, Milwaukee Area Technical College is a key driver of southeastern Wisconsin’s economy and has provided innovative education in the region since 1912. More than 30,000 students per year attend the college’s four campuses and community-based sites or learn online. MATC offers affordable and accessible education and training opportunities that empower and transform lives in the community. The college offers more than 170 academic programs; and transfer options leading to bachelor’s degrees with more than 40 four-year colleges and universities. Overwhelmingly, MATC graduates build careers and businesses in southeastern Wisconsin. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.