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Milwaukee Area Technical College will host two free, public virtual open houses for prospective students and their families from 6-8 p.m Nov. 10 and Nov. 11. The events will be held on Zoom and will utilize breakout rooms to meet with program and department representatives. Spanish-speaking staff will be available.
Session One on Wednesday, Nov. 10, will focus on programs in the following MATC Pathways: Healthcare; Manufacturing, Construction and Transportation; and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Session Two on Thursday, Nov. 11, will highlight Business; Community and Human Services; Creative Arts, Design and Media; and General Education.
Attendees can:
- Learn about MATC’s 170+ programs.
- Explore associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates and new digital badges.
- Meet with faculty, who are industry experts in their fields.
- Learn about admissions, financial aid and other student resources.
- Discover scholarship opportunities, including Promise for New High School Grads and Promise for Adults. The MATC Promise means free tuition for eligible students.
- Connect with MATC Student Life about athletics, student clubs and organizations, and learn about MATC’s new student housing at Westown Green.
- Hear from students and alumni.
Visit matc.edu/openhouse to RSVP. For more information, call 414-297-6228 or write recruitment@matc.edu.
Ready to apply? MATC is waiving the $30 application fee for a limited time!
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 25,000 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.
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