Gear Up Scholarship Campaign

You can help keep the manufacturing industry thriving in Northeast Wisconsin. Your gift to the Gear Up Scholarship Campaign will fill the industry’s need for a skilled workforce while helping deserving students enter manufacturing careers.

A Need for Talent

More than half the manufacturers surveyed in the NEW Manufacturing Alliance 2016 Vitality Index said they plan to modernize their facilities and nearly a quarter plan to expand; however, 78 percent anticipate having difficulty hiring qualified workers.

The majority of unfilled manufacturing positions do not require a bachelor’s degree, but do require education and training beyond high school. NWTC produces machinists/CNC machinists, welders, and maintenance mechanics which are three of the top five most difficult-to-fill manufacturing positions in our region.

Please join NWTC in giving students the best chance at success.
Your generous support can gear up the manufacturing workforce and turn a financially-struggling student into a highly skilled manufacturing worker. 

Learn more - Download the Brochure (PDF)

Giving Options

Gear Up Scholarships

Combine giving power with other donors to assist deserving Students.

Named Scholarship

Award in the name of your business or pay tribute to loved ones.
Minimum $5,000 (can be payable over 5 years).

Named Scholarship Endowment

Create a lasting legacy - endowed funds are invested over the long term to provide permanent annual scholarship support through earned interest.
Minimum $10,000 (can be payable over 5 years)
 

Eligible Programs

Automation Engineering Technology, Business Analyst, Digital Marketing, Electro-Mechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Machine Tool – CNC Technician, Machine Tool Operation, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Operations Management, Print Technology, Professional Sales, Prototype and Design, Supply Chain Management, Welding, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design Technology, Accounting, IT, Marketing

Major Gift Recognition Through Facility Naming Opportunities

Naming opportunities are a permanent meaningful way for the College to recognize extraordinary support of individuals and businesses who have committed to student success. In addition to the satisfaction that comes from changing the lives of students, donors can choose to name scholarships and college facilities after themselves or pay tribute to loved ones. Please contact the Foundation Office for more information.