Nominate a Soar Higher Partner
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College’s Soar Higher Partner Award recognizes an industry partner for championing technical education, giving back to the community, and living the College’s values. The award really goes to the heart of what NWTC is all about in our communities.
Each year NWTC selects one champion of industry (an individual or a business) for the Soar Higher Partner Award. The award recipient is chosen based their promotion of the local technical college; financial support to the district and individuals associated with the college; utilization of the college for employee training and by its students; advocacy on the college’s behalf; and enhancement of the community as a whole.
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Award Criteria
Following are the criteria against which nominees for the award will be measured.
- Promotes NWTC to the local community, District, and beyond.
- Demonstrates a financial support to the district and individuals associated with the College.
- Utilizes the College for employee training (upskilling, corporate training, etc.) and hiring of our students.
- Advocates on behalf of NWTC to the local community, District, and beyond as a premier option for post-secondary education, workforce skill enhancement, community educational courses (non-credit classes), etc.
- Leverages the relationship with the College to enhance the community as a whole.
- Shares measurable outcomes that the relationship gleaned that show an impact on the College, its students, faculty, or programs.
All candidates will be considered regardless of race, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or religion.
Thank you for your consideration! Please email meridith.jaeger@nwtc.edu with questions.