Elected officials from the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County and the state of Wisconsin celebrated Milwaukee Area Technical College’s centennial at a luncheon Nov. 16 on the college’s Downtown Milwaukee Campus.

Close to 150 business and community representatives gathered to mark 100 years of innovative education MATC has provided to area residents and businesses. MATC President Dr. Michael L. Burke, MATC District Board Chairperson Melanie Holmes and MATC Foundation Board Chairperson Dr. Robert Davis shared remarks with the luncheon attendees. 

United States Senator Ron Johnson remarked in a letter that was read at the luncheon, “MATC has served as the ‘bridge to a better future’ for countless students pursuing degrees, diplomas, certificates and apprenticeships in 200 program areas. I commend your milestone and congratulate you and the thousands of staff members and educations who have made MATC a distinctive leader in the service of higher education.”

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele proclaimed November 16, 2011, to be MATC Day throughout Milwaukee County “in honor of 100 years of dedicated service in our community and I look forward to its ongoing inspiring contributions to its citizens.”

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett read a proclamation also proclaimed Wednesday, November 16, 2011, to be Milwaukee Area Technical College Day throughout the City of Milwaukee. Mayor Barrett recognized that MATC is committed to providing the highest quality educational opportunities for all citizens of the district, as well as adding a diverse and well-trained workforce to the community. The proclamation also acknowledged that MATC maintains an institutional environment that champions diversity, promotes student well-being and facilitates and encourages learning and multicultural understanding.

More information about MATC’s Centennial is available at matc.edu/matc100