Tiffany
I am currently enrolled in the Paramedic Associate’s Degree Program at Madison College. I work as an EMT-Basic for three fire departments right now, and becoming a Paramedic will allow me to provide more to my community, as well as enhance my skills. My career goal is to become a Nurse Practitioner. Becoming a Paramedic will allow me to take a bridge program to becoming a nurse. Eventually I will love to end up working as a Nurse Practitioner in an Emergency Room.
After graduating Madison College’s Paramedic program, I would like to enroll in their Nursing program. I will always continue to further my education and take continuing education classes, as I believe we should never stop learning. In the medical field, things are always changing, so continuing education is important!
As a student who has always taken classes and worked while going to school to be able to achieve my goals, I greatly appreciate being awarded a scholarship. This will definitely help me work towards my goals. Thank you!
Ryen
I am currently enrolled in the Accounting Program at Madison College. I plan to continue my education and earn my bachelor’s degree in Finance. I have a passion for investing and learning about trends in the stock market, especially in a crazy year like 2020 has been. My plans for after graduating from Madison College are to secure a full-time job in an accounting firm with hopes that I can continue my education on a part-time basis making progress towards a degree in Finance.
I come from a one-income family in that one parent works full-time and the other is not able to. My dad has a disability. Because my dad is not able to work, money has always been tight. Getting a scholarship helps my family tremendously! My mom works so hard to make sure that my sister and I get an education. Both of us are now in college so any support helps!
Thank you so much for believing in me. I’m excited to graduate and start my career.
Adaobi
I am currently taking prerequisite courses towards Microbiology and CNA to start higher course levels for a Nursing degree. My goal is to get my Associate Degree in Nursing at Madison college and then a bachelor degree. I have come a long way, doing the best I can and setting goals for myself to put everything I have into my education. My goal is to continue to do the best I can and making myself and people around me proud.
I am honored to be a scholarship recipient. Thank you for the generous support towards my education and I am so grateful. Thank you once again for getting me closer to my education, my career and my goals with this scholarship. It means so much to me and my family. I hope one day I will be able to help other students achieve their goals just as you have helped me.
Juan
I am a senior at La Follette High School. I’m going to be the first person in my family to go to college. I want to learn about construction and remodeling so in the future I can help my family and others. I like to use my hands to build things. I work hard in my classes to get good grades. I look forward to this opportunity of expanding my learning and attending MATC.
I am sincerely honored to have been selected as a scholarship recipient. As I complete my education at MATC , I am very thankful for receiving your thoughtful gift. Because of your scholarship I’ll continue to work very hard and eventually give back to others, and possibly a scholarship to future students like myself.
The Scholars of Promise program has moved under the umbrella of RISE (Retention Initiatives and Student Engagements), a division of the college dedicated to ensuring that students have support to thrive. Now students have more access to career and financial advising staff, wrap around services and mentoring. At the same time, recruitment work will be strengthened to ensure eligible students know about the program and receive any additional assistance they need. Many of the students who would benefit from this program need extra help navigating the necessary systems to apply and enroll in higher education. This move will strengthen the program.
Other RISE programs focus on Veterans, First Generations Students, Men of Color through Men of Excellence, and Scholars of Color, among others.
When Ciara started at Madison College she wasn’t sure where she would end up, and she definitely had no idea that she would work for the NFL with the Houston Texans.
Ciara Burgi was homeschooled until she was 17 in her hometown of Baraboo. Having never been to an in person school, Madison College was a safe and welcoming place to attend, allowing her to explore her interests knowing that she would be ok even if she failed at some things. But instead of failing, Madison College ended up being the perfect recipe for her success, leading her to the next right step. After two years at the college she found it easy to transfer to UW-Milwaukee, where she thrived following her training at Madison College. There she received her diploma in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. It wasn’t too long after that she decided to keep chasing her dream and applied to a PhD program at Duke University. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and then landed a dream job in the NFL with the Houston Texans as a Performance Assessment Coordinator.
She loves the job because not only does she get to be active and on her feet all day, while wearing workout clothes, but she also has a relationship focused job.
We are proud of you Ciara! Keep doing great things!
Madison College is a leader in racial justice and has always adapted to the changing needs across our district. In this past year, our community has reexamined our roles and actions and the role technical education plays in providing opportunities to our diverse communities. We strive to grow and sustain a culture where all people are valued for who they are and who they will become. At Madison College, differences are celebrated.
Companies big and small are also strengthening their commitment to diversity internally and through their community work. Partnering with the Madison College Foundation provides more opportunities to students of color and under-represented populations, partnering with those who have been diligent and sacrificed to change their future. This leads to a diverse, well-trained workforce and a better life for everyone.
If you are looking to invest in a diversity and inclusion, we would love to talk to you about the impact of a Madison College education on the diverse communities across our district area, and how you, your company or organization can be involved. Contact us here.
Madison College is committed to doing everything it can to provide affordable, accessible education for all. For spring 2021, 70% of the classes continue to be held virtual. The 30% of classes that do require in-person hands-on instruction are being held with new safety standards.
The pandemic has caused a lot of financial insecurities for college students and Madison College and the Foundation are providing Emergency Grants to help during this time. Together we are ensuring that all students have access to funds.