Need a New Direction? Fill Out a CNC Bootcamp Application

by Racine County Eye Staff July 4th, 2014

Individuals looking for a new direction, to start a new career or a great way to kick off a first career are invited to fill out an application for an upcoming CNC bootcamp at Gateway Technical College. The program is designed to give workers an entryway into manufacturing where experienced operators can make $19 an […]

Community

Gateway Technical College Helps Bring Red-Tailed Hawk To Zoo

by Denise Lockwood April 15th, 2014April 15th, 2014

A red-tailed hawk named Rudy has been named the official mascot of Gateway Technical College and she will make her home at the Racine Zoo. The hawk had a broken wing and had been with a wildlife rehabilitation specialist. Staff at the zoo are helping to train Rudy. Once she is healthy, she will become […]

Business, Community, Schools

Deadline Approaching for Scholarship Applications

by Racine County Eye Staff March 19th, 2014

Attention Gateway and Parkside students: the deadline to apply for Kiwanis scholarships is April 1. Created for high school students attending either Gateway Technical College or UW-Parkside this fall, the scholarship awards range from $750 to $1,500 per year. Applications can be found in school counselors’ offices or online at www.ecu.com/kiwanis.

Business, Community

High School CNC Boot Camp Starts This Summer

by Racine County Eye Staff March 5th, 2014May 1st, 2014

High school students who will be seniors this fall are encouraged to pursue careers in CNC (computer numerical control) can by getting a head start this summer. Applications must be received by June 6, 2014. The Racine Workforce Development Center is accepting applications from students going into their senior year – and who are also […]

Schools

Horlick High School Team Earns Medals In SkillsUSA Competition

by Denise Lockwood February 23rd, 2014

Twelve students of a 36-member team from Horlick High School earned medals in the SkillsUSA regional competition at Gateway Technical College on Feb. 14. Students participated in various events, including related technical math, team problem solving, job demonstration, CO2 dragsters and technical drafting. These students include: Ryan Rooney – First Place Gold Medalist – Architecture CAD […]

Business, Community

CNC Bootcamp Applications Being Accepted

by Racine County Eye Staff February 20th, 2014February 20th, 2014

Looking for the training you need to get a job as a CNC operator? The Racine County Workforce Development Center is accepting applications for its successful CNC bootcamp program partnership with Gateway Technical College. County Executive Jim Ladwig wrote in a statement that with a rate of 90 percent job placement among graduates, the bootcamp […]