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Don't miss the ball...Last chance to register for FastPitch!


Visit www.gtc.edu/fastpitch for more info or to register. The deadline to submit the presentation is July 30, and organizers strongly recommend participants attend a training class either on Aug. 6 or Aug. 7.
 
Who: Entrepreneurs in all phases of business, including startup, pre-startup, or idea stage. High school seniors and college-age students welcome.
 
When: Wednesday, August 20, 2014. Initial presentations at 2:30 pm; public presentations at 5:45 pm.
 
Where: Gateway Technical College, SC Johnson iMET Center, 2320 Renaissance Blvd. Sturtevant, WI 53177
 
Why: To win cash prizes, get feedback and be noticed!
 
The third Annual Racine/Kenosha FastPitch Competition is your chance to prove the potential of your business idea…meet people who can help you succeed…maybe even win a cash prize! Competitors will have three minutes max to hit it out of the park before a panel of judges from the business and investment community.
 

Top prize of $5,000 will be awarded and prizes will be given to second and third place. 
 

Kick it up a notch...Green Belt to Black Belt Training

Learn to apply powerful problem-solving tools and statistical techniques which will allow you to contribute to the success of your organization.

9/2/2014 – 11/11/2014*    12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Course #: 623-817-2ida

 
Location: SC Johnson iMET Center  - Room 403
2320 Renaissance Blvd. Sturtevant, WI 53177

*LSSGB to BB meets every other week.
 
Fees: $1,999 includes instruction, online courses, coaching, and materials.
 
Register online: www.gtc.edu/webadvisor 
Select “Professional Development” or
call 262-741-8518.

www.gtc.edu/wedd/workforce-training

Registration is open for CNC Boot Camp #20

September 2 - December 5, 2014
 
This 14-week boot camp is designed to teach the essentials of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) operations. Gateway Technical College, in partnership with the Workforce Development Centers offers this training as a certificate program. The program is ideal for dislocated or underemployed workers.
 
Satisfactory completion of Boot Camp courses earns college credit toward a diploma or degree.
 
If you are interested in participating, contact your local Workforce Development or Job Center to attain registration materials.

Kenosha County - Rich Salisbury
Rich.Salisbury@kenoshacounty.org
262-697-4527

Racine County - Todd Nienhaus
Todd.Nienhaus@goracine.org
262-638-6541 

Walworth County - Mark Leemkuil
mleemkuil@dwfs.us
262-741-5272

If you are an employer who would like to learn more about the CNC Boot Camps there are employer sessions that you can take part at the Workforce Development Centers. 

www.gtc.edu/wedd/cnc-boot-camp

CNC Boot Camp #19 Completion Ceremony

Please join us as we celebrate the success of the students in CNC Boot Camp #19 along with their friends and families. 
 
When: Friday, August 1, 2014 at 1:00 pm
 
Where: Gateway's SC Johnson iMET Center
2320 Renaissance Blvd
Sturtevant, WI 53177

Employers, if you are interested in interviewing candidates from the boot camp contact Todd Nienhaus at todd.nienhaus@goracine.org.

Interviews will take place immediately following the ceremony.


Click here to read the latest CNC Boot Camp newsletter.

Check out the Fall Microsoft Workshop schedule!

Sept 18 & 25.....PowerPoint Beginning.......103-420h-2ida  
Sept 19 & 26.....Excel Beginning..................103-417c-2ida
Oct 2 & 9............Excel Beginning..................103-417c-2idb
Oct 3 & 10..........Excel Intermediate..............103-432c-2ida


Cost:  $149 per session
Time: 8:00 am - Noon
Location: SC Johnson iMET Center, 2320 Renaissance Blvd. Sturtevant, WI 53177

Visit www.gtc.edu/wedd/microsoft-and-other-applications to see the complete listing and for more details.

Register online: www.gtc.edu/webadvisor 
Select “Professional Development”  or call 262-741-8518.

Gateway's GOOD NEWS

Gateway grads a perfect fit for our company, manager says.

Technological savvy, strong foundation helps put Gateway grads ahead of peers.

Tom Foht says the company he works for hires Gateway Technical College graduates because they possess the skills and up-to-date knowledge needed to help the company thrive and meet the needs of its customers.

Tom, a senior associate at the Burlington office of Kapur & Associates Inc., likes hiring Gateway Civil Engineering Technology program grads because they meet the needs of the company’s workforce and possess drive, ability and a willingness to learn and apply new technologies as they develop.

“Their classroom and hands-on experiences are excellent,” says Tom. “They have the skillset for what we do at Kapur. These are fired-up workers, too – they really have a drive to excel and do well, which fits perfectly in our corporate culture.”

Click here to read the complete article and the inaugural online GOOD NEWS publication.


 

Launch Box Open House

Enjoy refreshments and network with other businesses that share this valuable downtown Racine resource. If you have questions like…“ What is a co-working space?” Or “How can I utilize this for my new business venture?” you should plan to stop by and see how we can help your business take off!

Friday, August 1, 2014
5:00 pm –8:00 pm

Located at 141 Main Street, Suite 2, Racine, WI 53403


The open house will take place during Racine’s First Fridays event. Stop by and meet Rudy the Redhawk!

Click here to download an open house flier.

National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Awards

Gateway Technical College received an award this past Thursday night from the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) at its national leadership summit for having the highest number of its students train and receive industry-recognized certifications. Gateway students earned a total of 575 certifications. Debbie Davidson, Vice President of Workforce and Economic Development also received the inaugural President's Award on behalf of NC3.
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