Each year, Earth Day is observed on April 22. This day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement that took place in 1970, according to Earthday.org. The theme for Earth Day 2022 is “Invest In Our Planet” and calls on people to take action to protect, preserve and exercise prudence. Southeastern […]
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Celebrate Earth Day resumes at Gateway Technical College on April 23
Gateway Technical College is hosting its 14th annual Celebrate Earth Day event on April 23. The event will be held in person from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Gateway’s Kenosha Campus, 3520 30th Ave., and Gateway’s Elkhorn Campus, 400 County Road H. This popular celebration is open to the public. It provides a […]
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“Spring is in the Hair” Hosted by RUSD and United Way Huge Success
“Spring is in the Hair!” On Tuesday, student barbers and stylists from Gateway Technical College provided free haircuts and simple styles to students at Julian Thomas Elementary School. The event helped provide confidence and gave families access to hygiene resources. “Spring is in the Hair” was made possible thanks to Racine Unified’s partnership with the […]
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EcoFest Racine 2022 – Electronics Recycling
Photo courtesy of Paul Holley A big assortment of unwanted electronics gear was dropped off for recycling at EcoFest Racine on Saturday. The items will be taken apart and recycled keeping harmful materials out of landfills. EcoFest, held annually at Gateway Technical College’s Racine campus, is a celebration of environmental action with eco-friendly exhibitors and […]
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Gateway’s District Ambassador 2022-23 is Nicole Oberlin
Nicole Oberlin, Gateway Technical College 2022-23 District, Elkhorn Campus Ambassador Gateway Technical College has named its newest District Ambassador for the 2022-23 school year. Nicole Oberlin, Elkhorn Campus Ambassador, now has the added honor and responsibility of acting as the student voice, on a district-wide level, among the communities of Kenosha, Racine and Walworth Counties. […]
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Gateway Technical College Alumni Association Seeks 2022 Distinguished Alumni Nominations
The Gateway Technical College Alumni Association is asking the public for nominations for this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Each year, Gateway College graduates have the chance to be nominated for this award. Nominees should have achieved: An exemplary level of excellence in their fieldMade significant contributions to their fieldExhibit outstanding leadership, character and service GTC […]
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Gateway’s Culinary Arts Students To Serve Weekly Fine Dining Luncheons Starting Feb. 23
UPDATED: The original press release included an incorrect phone number. The number has been replaced within the article. Gateway Media Relations also reported that there are currently no more seats available for the fine dining program at this time. ORIGINAL POST: RACINE – Looking for a different lunch option? How about some fine dining? Look […]
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Gateway CEO Bryan Albrecht To Retire This Fall
Dr. Bryan Albrecht, who has served as Gateway Technical College (GTC) president and CEO since 2006, announced Thursday that he plans to retire this fall. Albrecht, 61, made the announcement at the GTC Board of Trustees meeting held on the college’s Kenosha campus. The board will immediately launch a national search for a successor. “It […]
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Gateway Technical College to host informational workshop
Gateway Technical College will be hosting a workshop, both in-person and virtual, on November 10, 2021, from 5:00–6:30 p.m. The in-person workshop will be held in Room 268 of the Kenosha campus’ Academic Building, 3520 30th Ave, in Kenosha. The workshop, for both students and parents, will highlight the college’s programs including financial aid and […]
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Tech-Prize Awards $32k in Scholarships To Code-A-Thon Winners
RACINE – Eight competitors in the Tech-Prize Code-A-Thon competition here last weekend were awarded $32,000 in scholarships by Gateway Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. The competition ran from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday on Gateway’s Racine campus. The challenge posed to competitors was creating […]
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Gateway Technical College Awarded $1.53 Million Grant to Boost Dual Credit Program
Gateway Technical College has been awarded a $1.53 million federal grant to increase opportunities for high school students to earn college credit and begin their careers before high school graduation. The two-year U.S. Department of Education Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education grant will support added opportunities for Gateway’s dual credit program offerings, focusing […]
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Gateway Technical College Fire Students Train with Kansasville Fire Department
Students from Gateway Technical College’s Fire School were in Kansasville for training. The 17 students in attendance were practicing fire and rescue training modules. Rob Knight captured the event and those participating in Firefighter I & Firefighter II classes. The Kansasville Fire Department assisted the Gateway students. Gateway Technical College Fire Students train with Kansasville […]
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Tech-Prize Competition Coming to Racine
Think you have the next great business idea? Does computer coding fascinate you? Tech-Prize will give you a chance to win up to $80,000 in scholarships and cash prizes. It’s open to anybody, even middle or high school students. The inaugural Tech-Prize competition runs from Sept. 10 through Sept. 18 throughout host locations in the […]
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Gateway to Offer Standalone Licensed Practical Nursing Program
In response to student and industry demand, Gateway Technical College will soon offer a standalone licensed practical nursing program on its Racine Campus beginning next year. Students in Gateway’s Nursing program already have the skills to take the state’s LPN licensure exam through their regular coursework, and more than 97 percent do pass. However, students […]
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Gateway Receives Another Metallica Grant; Advanced Manufacturing Focus On This Year’s Training
Gateway Technical College has been named as a recipient of a third Metallica All Within My Hands foundation scholarship and will focus this program on training in the very in-demand career field of advanced manufacturing. Students in the 14-week program will train from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and the scholarships will […]