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Watch Allie’s Story: “Big Girl Job”

"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 [...]

Watch Allie’s Story: “Big Girl Job”2025-12-02T15:48:32-06:00

WSU Tech Foundation event recognizes community leaders and raises over $60,000 leading to big scholarship opportunity announcement

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 Tech’s main [...]

WSU Tech Foundation event recognizes community leaders and raises over $60,000 leading to big scholarship opportunity announcement2025-04-29T14:25:14-05:00

It’s official: WATC will become the WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

“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 [...]

It’s official: WATC will become the WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology2023-02-21T11:30:38-06:00

WATC Community Service Day

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 [...]

WATC Community Service Day2023-02-21T11:00:03-06:00

Join Us! WATC Old Town Ribbon Cutting

  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 [...]

Join Us! WATC Old Town Ribbon Cutting2023-02-21T10:59:57-06:00

Watch Kyle’s Story: Life Changes and a New Career

"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. [...]

Watch Kyle’s Story: Life Changes and a New Career2023-02-21T11:30:02-06:00

Watch Michael’s Story: Providing For His Family

"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 [...]

Watch Michael’s Story: Providing For His Family2023-02-21T11:30:31-06:00

Watch Marlana’s Story: “I’m Superwoman”

"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 [...]

Watch Marlana’s Story: “I’m Superwoman”2023-02-21T11:29:57-06:00

34 Medals Earned at 2017 Skills USA Kansas State Competition

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 [...]

34 Medals Earned at 2017 Skills USA Kansas State Competition2023-02-21T10:58:49-06:00

WATC to Open New Location in Old Town

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 [...]

WATC to Open New Location in Old Town2023-02-21T10:58:44-06:00

New Training Opportunities for Aviation Maintenance Students

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 [...]

New Training Opportunities for Aviation Maintenance Students2023-02-21T10:58:14-06:00

Delta Dental of Kansas awards $50,000 grant to WATC

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 Delta [...]

Delta Dental of Kansas awards $50,000 grant to WATC2025-04-29T09:34:30-05:00

WATC students earn 23 medals at SkillsUSA Kansas

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 [...]

WATC students earn 23 medals at SkillsUSA Kansas2023-02-21T10:57:31-06:00

Industry leaders continue to show support of WATC

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 [...]

Industry leaders continue to show support of WATC2023-02-21T10:57:26-06:00

WATC Community Open House and Ribbon Cutting

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 [...]

WATC Community Open House and Ribbon Cutting2023-02-21T10:57:22-06:00

WATC’s second-annual CTE signing day

$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. [...]

WATC’s second-annual CTE signing day2023-02-21T10:56:38-06:00

Bridgestone makes generous donation to Auto Service program

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, [...]

Bridgestone makes generous donation to Auto Service program2023-02-21T10:56:33-06:00

WATC graduates to complete criminal justice degree at WSU

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 [...]

WATC graduates to complete criminal justice degree at WSU2023-02-21T10:56:03-06:00

Associate of Applied Science in Wichita

  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 [...]

Associate of Applied Science in Wichita2023-02-21T10:55:59-06:00

Machining School

Are you looking for machining schools in KS? Students who take machining classes learn the skills and knowledge needed in various manufacturing procedures and operations. If you have searched for machining schools near me, you do not need to look much further. The WSU Tech machining program has the ability to prepare you for [...]

Machining School2023-02-21T10:55:54-06:00