Education is key and it is necessary for development and growth. Getting a high school diploma is enough to succeed and live a good life but you can also further your education by getting a college degree to learn a new skill or trade.
Going to school is mandatory in Wisconsin from the age of 6 until you reach 18, but college is optional. This is mainly because by the time you graduate high school you would have gained enough knowledge to live a healthy productive life and most of the time getting a high school diploma is free. You can have a lengthy career at any job, earn a good wage and take care of your family, just by completing high school.
Some careers require a college education like Surgeons, Lawyers, and some Teachers because these professions require more time to complete and require licensing. I strongly believe that to be successful you can get lucky enough to skip a college degree in some cases, I have seen it done in my life and others as well. However, some people want to go through college for the experience, because they have a generational responsibility, or because it is mandatory.
Whatever the case you must decide what is best for you and how you want to go about pursuing your education. My good friend Shayla graduated from college Summa cum laude, which is the highest honors, and I will not let her forget it, because it is really an honor. She became a successful Math Teacher, Assistant Principal, POC coach and an instructional facilitator, from her college experience and she is still going. Getting a college education can really pay off and get you into some wonderful careers, so I am going to list a few great colleges and universities that Milwaukee has to offer.
Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), a private university established in 1903 by Oscar Werwath. The school is centered on engineering, business, mathematics, nursing, and cardiovascular perfusion. According to the school’s website the graduate outcomes rate was 100% for industrial engineering in 2021-2022.
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), a public two-year vocational-technical college that has campuses in downtown Milwaukee, Oak Creek, West Allis, and Mequon. MATC was established in 1912 and they have day, evening, and weekend classes, which can be in person or online depending on your schedule. You can also transfer to a four-year partner with a guaranteed admission agreement to Marquette University, UW- Madison, UW-Milwaukee, and UW-Parkside.
University of Milwaukee (UWM), a public research university established in 1956 is nicknamed the Panthers and its school colors are black and gold. According to the school’s website they offer FREE Tuition for first time students, The Wisconsin Tuition Promise guarantees free tuition for qualifying students in fall 2023. This is one of the best programs I have seen, so please go to their website and get enrolled.
I hope this has encouraged you to seek further education or maximize your high school diploma to reach for the stars.
Happy learning!