Collegis will leverage industry expertise and data to help
Badger State technical colleges position programs to prepare
students for careers in growing and emerging industries
OAK
BROOK, Ill. and MADISON,
Wis., July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Collegis
Education announced today that it is approved by the Wisconsin
Technical Colleges Purchasing Consortium (WTC-PC) as a provider for
Academic Program Portfolio Reviews within its 16 technical
colleges. Collegis will collaborate with colleges in the Wisconsin
Technical College System (WTCS) to provide expertise in market
research, program optimization, and the assessment of how well the
programs in their portfolios prepare students to thrive in the face
of a rapidly changing workplace.
"AT WTC-PC, we are committed to helping Wisconsin technical colleges provide students
with affordable, relevant, rigorous, hands-on education that leads
directly to employment. To do this, it is critical that schools
review and reposition their current programs on an ongoing basis as
well as identify and develop new offerings," said Tom Pellizzi, Director, WTC Purchasing
Consortium. "By partnering with industry experts, such as Collegis
Education, technical colleges throughout the state are being
offered value-added resources for ensuring their programs are
positioned to meet the needs of both students and the Wisconsin economy."
According to the Association for Career and Technical Education,
Wisconsin is experiencing a skills
gap for jobs that require more than a high school education — but
less than a four-year degree — in industries such as aerospace
manufacturing, bio health, energy, power and controls, and water
technology. With deep knowledge of leveraging data to optimize
programs, the Collegis team of higher ed industry experts will help
Wisconsin technical colleges
determine if they are preparing students to fill these gaps and
support the state's workforce needs. These evaluations will
identify opportunities for program enhancements and the creation of
new programs designed to meet workforce demands in evolving and
emerging industries. Collegis's services will be provided to WTCS
members at a negotiated group rate.
"Colleges within the WTCS play a critical role in the
communities they serve by providing all students — from recent high
school graduates to lifelong learners — with the preparation needed
to thrive in today's dynamic, high-demand careers," said
Kim Fahey, President and CEO,
Collegis Education. "We look forward to collaborating with
Wisconsin technical colleges as
they take steps to ensure their program portfolios are preparing
students to meet current and future workforce needs."
About Collegis Education
Collegis Education is higher ed's innovation enabler, empowering
schools with a better vision of how they fit into learners' lives
and what's possible when they do. With more than 10 years'
experience as industry pioneers, we've proven how leveraging data,
tech, and talent can transform everything from student experiences
to business processes. As higher ed evolves, you'll need a thought
partner and tactical pro, not a pre-packaged product or platform.
Our strategic services allow institutions to leapfrog from
wondering to doing, implement long-term growth plans, and build
in-house capabilities to thrive in a complex market. Learn more at
CollegisEducation.com.
About Wisconsin Technical College System
The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) offers more than
500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year
technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates,
and classroom-related education for many Wisconsin apprenticeships. WTCS is the major
provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for
Wisconsin employers. With nearly
280,000 people enrolling in a technical college each year, it is
the largest higher education system in the state.
Media Contact
Lisa Wolfe, L. Wolfe
Communications for Collegis Education, 1 3129538085,
lwolfe@lwolfe.com, www.collegiseducation.com
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