Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) is a public

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Waukesha County Waukesha County () is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 406,978, making it the third-most populous county in Wisconsin. Its county seat and largest city is Waukesha. Waukesha Co ...

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. The college has campuses in Waukesha and

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. It is a member of the

Wisconsin Technical College System Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) is a system of 16 public technical colleges administered by the state of Wisconsin. The system offers more than 500 programs, awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, and ...

Accreditation

WCTC is accredited by the

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(HLC) and is a member of the

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Notable alumni

* Paul Farrow, businessman and legislator *

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, professional

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, current UFC Heavyweight * Keri Craig-Lee, Australian fashion designer.
Justin Aprahamian

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winning chef

References

External links

* Wisconsin technical colleges Education in Waukesha County, Wisconsin Buildings and structures in Waukesha, Wisconsin {{Wisconsin-university-stub