Over 110 years ago, in 1911, Wisconsin became the first state in the U. S. to establish a System of technical education institutions. The legislation provided state funding, required every community of 5,000 or more to establish a local board with taxing authority. Additionally, in the same year, Wisconsin became the first state to establish formal apprenticeships, with the technical education institutions as the primary location for paid classroom learning.

These historical firsts in the state set the stage for what is now the Wisconsin Technical College System, comprised of 16 technical colleges spread throughout the state of Wisconsin.

To learn more, visit the History of WTCS.