Hannah Picchiottino, a health care advocate from Community Advocates, Inc. is working with the MATC Student Life Department to help students obtain BadgerCare Plus health insurance and FoodShare. BadgerCare Plus provides access to health insurance for children, their families and pregnant women. (1) comment
The Wisconsin Technical College Systems Board approved a $6.9 million project between MATC and Johnson Controls to build a solar education farm on the college's property at the Milwaukee Public Television transmitter located at Capitol Drive and Humbolt Boulevard. (0) comments
There is an interesting mix of sound and color when one enters the Nailtech lab located on the first floor of the Main Building, Downtown Milwaukee Campus. Judy Brown operates as instructor in lab room M108, teaching her group to properly buff, shape and sculpt exquisite nails. (0) comments
Q: I'm broke! How do I register for work study, how much can I make and when can I start working? Q: This is confusing, how can I tell what type of résumé format I should use? Q: Is a cover letter important? Do I need one? How do I write one? What goes into a cover letter? Q: Does MATC have a place to upload my résumé like Monster or JobNoggin? A: These are just a few of the questions MATC Employment Specialists answer every day for students who visit the SES office. (1) comment
Dear Student Legal Clinic, I want to apply for Energy Assistance. When I get to SDC, there is a sign out that all the slots are filled for the day. I am worried that they will run out of money. What time do I have to get up to be in line? Signed Gerald Dear Gerald, During the month of October, people who are disconnected or in danger of being disconnected are at the Energy Assistance offices so they can get reconnected or prevent disconnection. (0) comments
The Milwaukee Area Technical College District Board recently held their 2009-2010 Listening and Learning Session for the Mequon Campus. Present were: Board members Rick Monroe and Bert Davis; Fred Royal, MATC Board Director; Al Pinkney, MATC Interim VP, Student Services; and Michael M. (0) comments
Recently, a group of students worked together with Roundy's Foods and the Hunger Task Force to distribute food to underprivileged people at the annual Roundy's Food Festival. This event, which takes place twice a year during the spring and fall, drew local media attention and allowed citizens to display their generosity toward the needy. (1) comment
At a recent Leadership Training event held by Student Life, students were offered a chance to learn as a team and to challenge themselves. The Ropes event had two challenges. The Low Ropes is where students had to work together as a team to solve problems. (0) comments
