Here to Elevate Northeast Wisconsin
NWTC graduates are building stronger communities across the region
Delilah Rose’s ties to Northeast Wisconsin run deep, not only through her roots in Door County, but through an education that’s guided her at every stage of her journey.
She first connected with NWTC in high school through an early college credit program. After earning her bachelor’s degree cum laude in religious studies on a pre-law track from Lawrence University, Rose returned to NWTC to train for a law enforcement career.
“When it came time to train, I already knew NWTC was reliable and relevant,” she said. “The academy was immersive and rooted in the realities of our local communities. Every scenario and skill reflected what we’d face in the field.”
Rose graduated with highest honors from NWTC’s Law Enforcement Academy in May 2025 and now serves as a sworn reserve deputy with the Door County Sheriff’s Department.
“Every job I’ve had revolves around giving back, but this career allows me to protect and strengthen the community that raised me,” she said.
Rose is one of the thousands of NWTC graduates who live and work right here in Northeast Wisconsin, elevating their communities with their skills and strengths.
“Our more than 75,000 alumni are essential to creating and maintaining our vibrant communities — in our region and beyond,” said NWTC President Kristen Raney. “NWTC graduates are the workforce that fuels our businesses and local economy.”
Launching careers, stronger families, and vibrant communities
NWTC currently serves nearly 23,000 students at 12 locations and online. While students attend the College for countless reasons, they share a common goal — to gain an exceptional education that leads to a rewarding career and better life.
Chris Meidl chose NWTC after attending a four-year university in Minnesota for a few years. He had realized his major wasn’t the right fit and returned home to the Green Bay area. Taking a fresh look at his interests, he discovered a spark for business and marketing. He graduated from the NWTC Marketing program and is now a national sales manager for a Fortune 100 company.
Attending NWTC elevated Meidl’s life not only professionally, but personally as well.
“NWTC gave me a lot of confidence and opportunity to understand what I wanted to do with my life,” he said. “And because of that, it has allowed me to get into a role now with my career where I can support my family — and put ourselves in a position where we can be a happy family together.”
Another graduate, Matt Kaczmarek, also discovered how an NWTC education can redefine what’s possible.
Struggling to find work after high school, Kaczmarek enrolled in NWTC’s Carpentry program — a decision that transformed his future. He went on to earn an associate degree in construction management and now leads millions of dollars of construction projects every year as a project manager and estimator at H.J. Martin and Son in Green Bay.
Guided by his NWTC education and passion for construction, Kaczmarek has advanced quickly in his career while giving back to the community through leadership and volunteer work.
“My NWTC education has led me to leadership roles much sooner than I expected,” he said. “Everything has been accelerated.”
College 3.0: Preparing more students for post-graduation success
Under “college 3.0,” a core idea of NWTC’s 2024-2027 strategic plan, NWTC is working to increase the number of graduates who — like Kaczmarek, Meidl, and Rose — are finding success beyond graduation. The college 3.0 model builds on NWTC’s commitment to increasing access and completion for students.
“For most students, the goal isn’t just to finish college, it’s what comes after,” said Raney. “Students come to us because they want a better life, a career they’re proud of, a future with more stability and opportunity. That’s what college 3.0 is about — access, plus completion, plus post-graduation success.”
For the region, the College’s shift to focusing on post-graduation success means more graduates making an impact — strengthening businesses, protecting communities, and improving lives.
“The future of Northeast Wisconsin is bright, and we’re proud to help lead the way,” said Raney.