Spring 2025: MATC 2024 Annual Report
"At Milwaukee Area Technical College, students are our 'why.' Helping them achieve their dreams drives the work of our faculty, staff and administrators. And we continue to do everything we can to help students on this life-changing journey.
In the last year, we continued to expand support inside and beyond the classroom. Building upon resources that include emergency financial assistance, food pantries and mental health support, we added one of the nation's first drop-in child care centers as well as a new on-campus grocery delivery option.
As we complete the last year of our Transformations 2025 strategic plan and begin the work of creating our next plan, we are focused on the future. For us, this includes integrating artificial intelligence into classrooms, building welcoming and student-centered spaces, and continuing to grow opportunities for high school students to earn college credit. In recent years, the number of 'dual credit' students taking classes at MATC has grown 8% to 10% annually."
Anthony Cruz, Ed.D.
President, Milwaukee Area Technical College
Mark F. Foley
MATC District Board Chairperson
Transformations: Annual Report 2025
Fall 2024: MATC Transformations Magazine
"In my first month serving Milwaukee Area Technical College, I was fortunate to be able to welcome presidential advisor John Podesta, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and other partners for major announcements connected to the region's economy and workforce. I also had the opportunity to meet with leaders of local business and civic groups including the Greater Milwaukee Committee and Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce.
In this edition of Transformations, you will read a few of the reasons why. The MATC alumni we are celebrating include a graduate who is quite literally building the future of the city, women who continue to break into historically male-dominated trades, and a local credit union CEO who credits this college with giving him his start. Our successful grads continue to reflect the breadth and depth of the programs we offer, from Culinary Arts to Emergency Medical Technician and the state's only Adult High School."
Anthony Cruz, Ed.D.
President, Milwaukee Area Technical College
Transformations: CELEBRATING ALUMNI 2024
Spring 2024: MATC Annual Report
"In this issue of Transformations magazine, you can read about the success of our transfer students. You can also read about how public-private partnerships, including our Uniquely Abled Academy and a partnership with the rock band Metallica, are giving students the support they need to succeed.
The result of all these efforts is that MATC is transforming student lives and providing our community and employers with skilled workers needed for economic growth. By graduating and transferring more students, we are achieving the strategic and mission-critical outcomes needed for student social mobility and the community's economic development.
We hope these successes - and everything you read about in this issue - reinforce the positive impact the college generates as we build a diverse, talented workforce for the region. Thank you for your continued partnership."
Vicki J. Martin, Ph.D.
President, Milwaukee Area Technical College
Transformations: Annual Report 2023
