"I was looking for a career." Allie was working for minimum wage for 6 years before she decided it was time for her to get a "big girl job". Now she is helping to make thousands of pounds of metal soar through the air at Textron Aviation. After an 18-month… Continue Reading Watch Allie’s Story: “Big Girl Job”
WSU Tech Foundation event recognizes community leaders and raises over $60,000 leading to big scholarship opportunity announcement. Wichita, Kan – Thurs., April 12, the WSU Tech Foundation (formerly WSU Tech Foundation) hosted the Believers and Achievers event which recognized individuals who believed in the creation of the National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT), WSU… Continue Reading WSU Tech Foundation event recognizes community leaders and raises over $60,000 leading to big scholarship opportunity announcement
“This is an exciting day for education in Wichita and the state of Kansas. A strong partnership between WSU Tech and WSU has existed for many years through collaborative efforts like the National Center for Aviation Training, the Shocker Pathway associate of arts degree, and WSU Old Town. Now with a formalized… Continue Reading It’s official: WATC will become the WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
WSU Tech employees volunteer throughout Wichita during first Community Service Day In the wake of reporting the highest enrollment growth of the college’s history, WSU Tech employees celebrate by giving back to local agencies. On the morning of Monday, Oct. 9, instead of reporting to their offices, several members of WSU Tech… Continue Reading WATC Community Service Day
WSU Tech and Wichita State University (WSU) have opened a new location in Old Town at 213 N. Mead, in the former home of Airbus Engineering. The space is shared with WSU Tech’s Surgical Technology, Practical Nurse, Healthcare Administration and Management, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Certified Medication Aide (CMA) and Home Health Aide… Continue Reading Join Us! WATC Old Town Ribbon Cutting
"I'll be able to start my new career thanks to WSU Tech." Kyle realized the importance and need for skilled workers in today's rapidly changing workplace. He turned to WSU Tech for the training he needed in order to start a new career in industrial automation and machine maintenance. … Continue Reading Watch Kyle’s Story: Life Changes and a New Career
"The number one goal I had was to just get out into the workforce and make a good living." Michael wanted a to join the workforce and earn a comfortable wage that would provide for his family. He found the training he needed to land his first job as a… Continue Reading Watch Michael’s Story: Providing For His Family
"My number one goal was to get a better job." Marlana wanted a career, not just a job. With her family depending on her, she turned to WSU Tech for training and help in achieving her academic and career goals. Her story of dedication, hard work and persistence is one… Continue Reading Watch Marlana’s Story: “I’m Superwoman”
Each year, WSU Tech student representatives compete in Kansas SkillsUSA competitions with the hopes to making it to the national competition. The main event took place in Hutchinson on Monday April 17 and Tuesday April 18 with an award ceremony on Wednesday April 19. There were 4 early competitions in Wichita on Saturday April 8… Continue Reading 34 Medals Earned at 2017 Skills USA Kansas State Competition
Wichita, Kan. - WSU Tech will be expanding by opening its fourth Wichita location in the former Airbus Americas Engineering site at 213 N. Mead in Old Town. This space will be shared with Wichita State University’s (WSU) Physician Assistant and Physical Therapy programs. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday, Jan. 31, with members… Continue Reading WATC to Open New Location in Old Town
On Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 WSU Tech took ownership of its first business jet, the Cessna Citation CJ1. The Citation was purchased through a special agreement with Textron Financial Corporation facilitated by Ian Minaert, Director of Asset Sales, and Cody Denton, Manager of Aircraft Sales. The plane made her last flight from Eisenhower International… Continue Reading New Training Opportunities for Aviation Maintenance Students
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WICHITA, KAN - WSU Tech has been awarded a $50,000 Community Dental Health Grant from Delta Dental of Kansas. This grant will fund the purchase of new equipment and student scholarships for WSU Tech’s dental assistant program. Rachael Wiebe, program director of the dental assistant program at WSU Tech, stated “I am so grateful for… Continue Reading Delta Dental of Kansas awards $50,000 grant to WATC
Each year WSU Tech has representatives from many of our programs compete in SkillsUSA. We are proud to announce that at the 2016 Kansas state competition WSU Tech walked away with 12 gold medals, from 11 WSU Tech students, 8 silver medals and 3 bronze medals. From these results 11 WSU Tech students will be… Continue Reading WATC students earn 23 medals at SkillsUSA Kansas
Wichita, Kan - April 11, 2016, Nick Pinchuk, Chairman and CEO of Snap-on Incorporated, and other Snap-on representatives made a surprise visit to WSU Tech’s main campus, the National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT). Snap-on has been a long time partner of WSU Tech by providing equipment and tools for students, funding for lab renovations… Continue Reading Industry leaders continue to show support of WATC
WICHITA, Kan. – WSU Tech hosted a community Open House Thursday, April 28 from 3 to 7 p.m. at their Southside Center (4501 E. 47th St. S.) and Grove campus (301 S. Grove). There were over 350 people in attendance at the two campuses. This was the first opportunity for those in attendance to apply… Continue Reading WATC Community Open House and Ribbon Cutting
$100,000 in scholarships for the fall 2016 semester offered to high school students who want to pursue technical education at WSU Tech WICHITA, Kan. – More than $100,000 awaited graduating high school students intending to pursue career and technical education (CTE) at WSU Tech . The scholarships were awarded at WSU Tech’s second-annual CTE Signing Day Feb.… Continue Reading WATC’s second-annual CTE signing day
WSU Tech Automotive Service program receives generous donation from Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund WICHITA, Kansas —Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund donates $1000 to WSU Tech’s Automotive Service Technology program for four years. Ken Powers, Area Manager of Bridgestone Retail Operations presented the award to Scott Lucas, Chief Instructional Officer of Career and Technical Education, WSU Tech,… Continue Reading Bridgestone makes generous donation to Auto Service program
WSU Tech and WSU sign a 2+2 agreement in hopes to provide the community with better applicants for local law enforcement agencies. WICHITA, Kan. – Officials from Wichita State University (WSU) and WSU Tech signed an agreement Dec. 17, 2015 that allows students who complete an associate of applied science degree in criminal justice at… Continue Reading WATC graduates to complete criminal justice degree at WSU
Getting an associate of applied science degree in Wichita is probably easier and more affordable than you might think. WSU Tech offers over 100 programs of study to choose from and is one of the most cost-effective options when choosing a college to attend. Associate of Applied Science The job market is more competitive than… Continue Reading Associate of Applied Science in Wichita
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