On June 15, 2022 during a news conference at WSU Tech’s National Center for Aviation Training, Governor Laura Kelly ceremonially signed the new Kansas aviation tax credit into law. The legislation encourages more workers to consider a career in the Kansas aerospace industry by creating a nonrefundable $5,000 tax credit for taxpayers who become qualified… Continue Reading Want a $25,000 Tax Credit? WSU Tech is Where to Start!
WSU Tech, Wichita State University and NIAR WERX launch aviation maintenance earn-and-learn program Full-time employment and tuition reimbursement for those selected to participate in Get to WERX program Individuals interested in becoming an Aviation Maintenance Technician now have the chance to work full-time and earn a degree thanks to the new Get to WERX program… Continue Reading Get to WERX! Full-Time Job, Tuition Reimbursement & Relocation $$.
$1,500 Summer AMT Scholarship The first 20 new Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) students who enroll in the summer general AMT program beginning May 2nd will receive a $1,500 scholarship to be used toward program costs.Those who begin in the summer may also qualify for the Kansas Promise, a scholarship program that will pay for tuition and… Continue Reading NEW! SUMMER 2022 AMT SCHOLARSHIP
WSU Tech will offer full-ride scholarships to help meet the needs of local aviation, manufacturing, and healthcare businesses. The Wichita Promise scholarship program offers 8-week training schedules in high-demand careers and guaranteed job interviews. Classes begin in May and early June 2022 and by the end individuals in the program will leave the program with… Continue Reading Training programs at WSU Tech are tuition-free this summer because of local workforce needs
Organizations that earn the ARM Institute’s endorsement pass a rigorous assessment process by proving that they provide students the skills needed for a career in manufacturing working with robotics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW1s6GtO9Qo WSU Tech Robotics program is proud to announce that it has earned ARM Institute Endorsement. ARM Endorsement recognizes programs that prepare students for… Continue Reading WSU Tech Earns ARM Institute Endorsement
WSU Tech to offer full-ride scholarships in response to industry workforce needs WSU Tech is set to offer full-ride scholarships to meet the workforce needs of local aviation and manufacturing businesses. Designed to lead individuals to employment fast, the Wichita Promise scholarship program offers 8-week training in a high-demand career and a guaranteed job interview.… Continue Reading Looking for a Full-Ride Scholarship? Look No Further…
Across many business sectors and industries, drones are all the buzz. As organizations look for better and more efficient ways to map, photograph, video, gather data and information, and access areas that were previously unreachable they are turning to these unmanned aircraft to do the work. WSU Tech, Kansas’ largest technical college and leader in… Continue Reading WSU Tech to launch new drone program The Unmanned Aircraft Systems program takes flight August 2021
WSU Tech, Wichita State University and NIAR WERX launch aviation maintenance earn-and-learn program Full-time employment and tuition reimbursement for those selected to participate in Get to WERX program Individuals interested in becoming an Aviation Maintenance Technician now have the chance to work full-time and earn a degree thanks to the new Get to WERX program… Continue Reading WSU Tech, Wichita State University and NIAR WERX launch aviation maintenance earn-and-learn program
Koch, WSU Tech and Wichita State University Partner to Launch Accounting Apprenticeship Program in Wichita Koch Apprenticeship Program provides pathway to employment with Koch Industries – no prior experience needed. WICHITA, Kan. – People with an interest in pursuing accounting and tax careers are getting a boost thanks to the Koch Apprenticeship Program, a partnership… Continue Reading Koch, WSU Tech and Wichita State University Partner to Launch Accounting Apprenticeship Program in Wichita
Enrollment for fall 2021 at Wichita State University and WSU Tech is showing strong growth despite a decline in 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the loss of thousands of local jobs. Returning to its pre-pandemic enrollment numbers, WSU enrolled 16,097 students this fall. That’s an increase of 3.5% over last year and the… Continue Reading Wichita State, WSU Tech announce fall enrollment numbers
WSU Tech and the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrated the successful launch of a collaborative partnership between Wichita small business owners and WSU Tech digital marketing students. In 2020, amidst the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wichita Chamber conducted roundtable discussions with small businesses from various industries to identify challenges for economic… Continue Reading WSU Tech and Wichita Chamber partner to meet small business digital marketing needs
Spirit AeroSystems and Textron Aviation to offer guaranteed interviews for Metallica Scholars Wichita, KAN - WSU Tech is ready to rock the workforce with the new Metallica Scholars program. This scholarship program will offer training in a high-demand field, paid tuition and fees, and a guaranteed job interview. Eligible programs include aviation sheetmetal and process… Continue Reading WSU Tech to offer tuition-free training and guaranteed job interview with new Metallica Scholars initiative
WICHITA, KAN - On Wednesday, WSU Tech announced plans to open the National Institute for Culinary and Hospitality Education (NICHE) in the historic Henry’s building located in downtown Wichita. The property will be renovated to feature state-of-the-art commercial kitchens, classrooms, demonstration kitchen, an open-to-the-public food hall, student-ran café, and rooftop event center. Envision, a nonprofit… Continue Reading ANNOUNCEMENT: National Institute for Culinary & Hospitality Education and Envision Partnership
Pictured: Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School of Business, Dr. Sheree Utash, President of WSU Tech, Dr. Rick Muma, President of Wichita State University and Hope Amor, WSU Barton School of Business Student, WSU Tech Graduate and 2021 Scholarship Recipient. WSU Barton School of Business and WSU Tech Partner to Create Pathway Program… Continue Reading WSU Barton School of Business and WSU Tech Partner to Create Pathway Program and $35,000 in Scholarships
Wichita, KS – The WSU Tech Foundation has announced a gift from Fidelity Bank in the amount of $100,000 to support the launch of the college’s new culinary arts program. Funds will be used to offset costs associated with program creation and curriculum development. “Fidelity Bank has been a longtime partner and supporter of… Continue Reading WSU Tech Foundation receives $100,000 gift from Fidelity Bank in support of culinary arts programming
Wichita, Kan. – Wichita, also known as the Air Capital of the World, will soon have its first collegiate airplane pilot program. To begin in August 2021, WSU Tech will offer a two-year professional pilot program aimed to prepare individuals for a professional pilot career in a multitude of industries including commercial airlines, flight training,… Continue Reading Air Capital of the World gets first collegiate pilot program
On Thursday, July 1, 2021, WSU Tech announced that they are relaunching their Wichita Promise Scholarship. The original program was launched in April of 2016 and is designed to increase Wichita’s skilled workforce by removing barriers that keep individuals from getting trained. The scholarship program pays tuition and fees for specific high-demand jobs, provides training,… Continue Reading Tuition-Free Wichita Promise Scholarship is Back!
On June 23, 2021, Blackboard Inc., a leading global EdTech software and solutions company announced the winners of the 2021 Blackboard Catalyst Awards. Now in their 16th year, the annual Catalyst Awards recognize and honor innovation and excellence in the Blackboard global community of practice, where millions of educators and learners work every day to… Continue Reading WSU Tech administrator receives global award from Blackboard Inc.
At SkillsUSA's 57th National Leadership and Skills Conference, WSU Tech was represented by 15 students across multiple contest categories, competing at both the high school and college levels. On Wed. June 23rd, WSU Tech was informed that 14 of the college's competitors were in the top 9 of their respective contest categories. On June 24th,… Continue Reading 2021 SkillsUSA Nationals Results
Doc’s Friends and the WSU Tech Foundation will host a Pull a Plane event on Saturday, October 16 at the B-29 Doc Hangar, Education and Visitors Center at Eisenhower National Airport. Rescheduled from 2020, the unique event will feature teams of 25 people racing to pull Doc (a restored B-29 Superfortress, weighing in at… Continue Reading Doc’s Friends, WSU Tech Foundation announce rescheduled Pull a Plane event date as October 16, 2021
] Weather Update: WSU Tech campuses remain open Friday, January 10th. Please use caution on sidewalks and parking lots. 
] Ready to enroll? Call us today or visit wsutech.edu/contact. Stay safe and stay warm!