Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) invites students, employees, employers and community members to share perspectives on the College’s future priorities through a community-wide survey open through October 21.
The survey comes as NWTC looks ahead at the changing education and workforce needs of Northeast Wisconsin — and what it will take for the College to continue responding to those needs in the years ahead.
“For more than a century, NWTC has evolved to meet the changing workforce needs of Northeast Wisconsin,” said NWTC President Dr. Kristen Raney. “As we plan for the years ahead, we want to understand what matters most — and where continued investment can make the greatest impact.”
NWTC’s role across the region
Each year, NWTC serves more than 21,000 students across its nine-county district, meeting people at every stage in their education and career.
That education and training helps build the skilled workforce Northeast Wisconsin relies on — from manufacturing and skilled trades to health care, public safety, information technology, business and other critical fields. More than 90% of NWTC graduates are employed within six months, with the majority building their careers in the region and Wisconsin.
Meeting the region’s changing needs requires continued investment in the people, technology, equipment and learning environments behind that education and training. The community survey will help NWTC understand which programs, services and priorities residents believe will be most important as the College plans for the years ahead.
Planning for what comes next
NWTC is primarily funded through a combination of local property tax revenue, state aid, and student tuition. Tuition rates are set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board, while state law limits growth in local property tax revenue.
As costs and the needs of students, employers and communities change, those limits shape how NWTC can respond and invest through its existing funding structure.
As part of its long-range planning, NWTC is exploring future funding options, including the possibility of an operational referendum and a capital referendum in future years. A referendum would require voter approval to increase local property tax revenue beyond existing limits to support ongoing operations and facilities.
No decision has been made to pursue a referendum. Community feedback through the survey will help NWTC understand priorities across the region as it evaluates future needs and funding options.
Share your perspective
The anonymous survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete and is open to students, employees, employers, and community members.
The survey will remain open through Wednesday, October 21 and is available online at https://dgsurveys.com/r/NWTC2026.
