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Madison Area Technical College

Madison College is a world-class community college in Madison, Wisconsin. For more than 100 years, the college has offered educational opportunities to a wide variety of students with varying educational needs.

Graduates

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92%

of graduates are employed six months after graduation

Programs

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180+

programs

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Admissions Requirements

Start your admission to Madison College with a few simple steps. Contact the admissions representatives at the college with any questions and for assistance along the way.

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Madison College Experience

Explore more than 180 programs across 11 areas of study. Choose from short-term certificates, technical diplomas and two-year associate degrees.

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Your decision to attend Madison College will lead you to great things. We are the #1 source of UW-Madison transfer students and a leader in workforce training. Whether your goal is to transfer to a four-year institution or begin your career, starting your path at Madison College is a wise move.

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Learn job-ready skills from instructors with years of real world experience in the areas they teach. Many hold Ph.D. degrees and teach at the University of Wisconsin and other institutions. More importantly, they care about you and your success.

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Madison Area Technical College

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1701 Wright Street
Madison, WI 53704-2599

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Workforce Solutions

Employers can interact with the college in several ways.

  • We customize training and professional services to meet your and your employees' needs.
  • We offer non-credit classes and certifications in many career areas.
  • Hire the brightest and the best from Madison College.
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Madison College News

Media Advisory: WTCS, UWS, WAICU to address potential changes to federal financial aid

Leaders from the Wisconsin Technical College System, Universities of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities will hold a joint news conference on Thursday, May 22, to address potential changes to federal financial aid programs.

From Training to Career: Ascendium Equips Hundreds of Apprentices with Tools of the Trade Scholarship

Wisconsin employers struggle to find, attract, and keep qualified employees, especially in skilled labor occupations where individuals need specialized training for in-demand jobs. Apprenticeships can offer a solution to employers who face shortages of skilled labor by allowing them to create their own highly skilled workforce. According to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards (Wisconsin DWD-BAS), over 3,000 employers are currently involved in Wisconsin apprenticeship. These employers train thousands of registered apprentices annually in around 200 occupations, with new occupations approved regularly as employment needs shift over time.

Madison College’s Goodman South Campus hosts first-ever Immigration Resource Fair

The Dane County Department of Human Services Immigration Affairs Office, in conjunction with the Mexican Mobile Consulate, Madison College, Centro Hispano, and many other non-profit organizations, hosted the first annual Immigration Resource Fair November 20-21, 2021.