Marshfield MSTI faces low enrollment as farm job options rise
At Mid-State Technical Institute Marshfield, agriculture chief Ron Elmhorst notes scarce industry openings despite many farms seeking workers. Salaries range from 8 to 26 thousand dollars annually, with benefits common. Farm programs show low enrollments though employers urge skilled managers and herdsmen, prompting reconsideration of student targets.
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Ron Elmhorst
Mid-State Technical Institute
Marshfield
Wisconsin ag classes shrink at Western Wisconsin Tech
Enrollments in agricultural courses at Western Wisconsin Technical Institute decline after years of drop. Director James Beebe notes cuts threaten programs and staff, while regional task forces study future roles for UW Extension and vocational education. In contrast, North Central Technical Institute near Wausau reports enrollment surge with 950 students across farm training programs and related courses.
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Western Wisconsin Technical Institute
James Beebe
WWTI
Beebe
Uw-Extension
Wisconsin
Eau Claire farm program struggles with low enrollment
Eau Claire District One Technical Institute faces declines in farm classes with enrollment down in ag sales and services and in the dairy farm operation program. Instructors teach multiple areas to avoid layoffs as funding ends for the farmhand course and winter timing replaces the dairy class.
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District One Technical Institute
Eau Claire
David Gavin
Gavin
Enrollment in Southwest Tech agribusiness programs falls slightly
Enrollment in agribusiness related programs at Southwest Wisconsin Vocational Technical Institute has declined from 46 graduates in 1980-81 to 38 in 1984-85, though first year enrollment rose from 38 to 51 in 1986-87. Dual certification in parts programs attracts students, with dairy herd management and ag mechanics seen as strong job prospects.
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NCTI
Southwest Wisconsin Vocational Technical Institute
Tom Sheehan
Southwest Tech
Sheehan
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