Life After Farming: Three Women Enroll in Farm Options at Mid-State
Mary Jane and Grace enroll in Mid-State Technical Institute Farm Family Options program after leaving farming. Mary and Grace pursue medical assistant training while Jane updates medical stenographer and clerical skills. They describe the courage to start anew, the support from counselor Lynette Zais, and the reward of education in opening new work opportunities.
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Farm Family Options aids farmers to reenter school and retrain
Mid-State Technical Institute runs Farm Family Options to help farmers leaving the trade with counseling and career testing. Eligible farmers may receive free tuition and books as they pursue new careers, with 26 students currently enrolled across three campuses. Funding comes from a federal matching grant and Job Training Partnership Act, covering July 1 to June 30, with June results guiding 1987 88 approvals. Families facing bankruptcy foreclosure or capital shortfalls can apply, and counselor Lynette Zais stresses outreach to overcome information and geographic barriers. The district serves Wood Portage Adams counties and parts of several others. residents may relocate to enroll.
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College Days Education Seminars at UW Madison and UW Stevens Point
College Days offers three days of seminars at UW Madison and UW Stevens Point from June 16 to 18. Pre registration is required and a $40 Madison fee is due by May 22. Lodging costs run $62 at Madison and $59 at Stevens Point plus meals, with housing available for all.
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