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On a cloudy Tuesday morning, eight middle school Construction Pathways campers with UW-Stout Polytechnic’s summer STEAM experience watched a crane lift an air conditioning unit onto the new Aspirus Clinic that is being built in Chippewa Falls. The site tour, led by the Boldt Company, introduced the campers to different...
UW-Stout Polytechnic mechanical engineering student Dominick Marco faced several challenges when he became team leader for the second semester of a capstone project on behalf of Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions.In addition to designing and building a prototype that would automatically assemble a plastic latch and a steel bracket into a completed...
The Aspen Institute has named Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) one of just 10 finalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition for community and technical colleges.CVTC was one of three Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) colleges named as semifinalists earlier this year. Mid-State...
University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic amends name to reflect longstanding applied, career focus
Jun 4 2026Throughout its long history, the educational institution that bears the name of its founder, James Huff Stout, has continuously evolved and maintained its position at the vanguard of higher education. Over the course of 135 years, two things have remained constant. The first is the presence of its founder’s name...
Final focus: Day before graduation, CVTC students present first phase of robotic root beer tap
May 27 2026College students often get the reputation of being party animals, but that moniker doesn’t usually come with a side of root beer.Students from multiple programs at Chippewa Valley Technical College are collaborating on a unique, grant-funded project affectionately named RoboTap. The project, a robotic root beer cart that will eventually...
From the Front Lines to Students First
May 25 2026Northwood Technical College is deeply grateful to an anonymous donor, a retired war correspondent in northern Wisconsin, who has chosen to fund scholarships for veterans. The donor wishes to remain out of the spotlight, believing that those who serve in the military deserve the recognition, not him.Sitting down with him...
Workforce Wins in Wisconsin
Feb 13 2026Free training, funding and face-to-face talks with legislators creating manufacturing momentumWorkforce development is a cornerstone of economic growth in West Central Wisconsin. As employers across the region face increasing demand for skilled workers, training and education are necessary to help manufacturers remain competitive while creating high-quality career opportunities for residents...
Manufacturing Excellence Series
Oct 24 2025Empower Your Workforce: Whether you’re building foundationalskills or exploring the future of smart manufacturing, this series delivers practical tools and insights for immediate impact.Event Lineup:Lean Lego Simulation | November 5, 2025Experience lean principles in action through a fun, fast-paced LEGO factory simulation. Learn how to identify waste, streamline processes, and...