MATC INVITES PUBLIC TO TOUR COLLEGE DURING APRIL 10 COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT
More than 100 programs and services featured during fun, Hollywood-themed event
On Tuesday evening, April 10, from 4 to 7 p.m., Madison Area Technical College’s main Truax location, 3550 Anderson Street, will cast a Hollywood-style glow against the night sky as prospective students, their parents, families and the general public all are offered a backstage pass to experience the college’s programs of study and services. Visitor will be able to explore 144 “degrees of success,” thrill to career and college transfer options, learn about smaller class sizes, flexible scheduling and financial aid, meet with faculty and staff stars and talk with graduates.
“Our financial aid experts, faculty, students and graduates will put the spotlight on the many programs and services we offer prospective students and our community at this event,” states MATC President Bettsey Barhorst. “Whether you are just out of high school or a returning adult wanting to sharpen your skills or retrain for a new career, MATC provides ‘real world smart’ education, Our programs and faculty can help you become a star in a wide variety of careers and can help you become an academic VIP and transfer through our contract to the UW—Madison, or to other bachelor’s degree programs.”
Among the career programs being featured are animation, architectural technician, automotive, biotechnology, broadcast captioning, cabinetmaking, civil engineering, culinary arts, diesel technology, electron microscopy, interior design, medical coding, optometric technician, paralegal, photography, plastics technology, therapeutic massage, visual communications and welding. A complete list of program and services being featured is available at on the MATC Website.
Visitors will be able to view or take part in a variety of demonstrations, such as automotive, CAD/CAM, DNA, online learning, speech recognition, surveying, thermoforming, ventilation respirator, optical exam, biodiesel, solar energy, digital forensics, vet tech, plasma arc welding, and Windows Vista. They also can complete a Hollywood-themed sessions designed to share information on academic success strategies and treating college as a life adventure. Registration is not required to attend MATC's College Spotlight and open parking is available in the MATC Truax parking lots.
MATC is one of the largest of the Wisconsin Technical College System’s 16 colleges. It provides “real world smart” education through a comprehensive curriculum of technical, liberal arts and science, adult basic education and life enrichment studies and activities, as well as customized employee training. MATC offers associate degrees, vocational diplomas and certificates, and non-degree courses in more than 140 programs of study. The college serves all or parts of 12 counties located in south-central Wisconsin and offers instruction through five campuses and numerous community locations throughout the district.
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