A donation to the MATC Foundation, Milwaukee Area Technical College’s (MATC) philanthropic partner, has an immediate and profound effect, extending beyond the classroom directly into the community. As Wisconsin’s largest technical college, MATC serves over 30,000 students annually through 180 programs.
With 92% of its graduates remaining in Wisconsin, the school plays a critical role in sustaining the local economy by training and educating health care professionals, construction workers, technology experts, hospitality team members and more. Without these graduates, businesses struggle to find qualified employees, and the city’s growth and momentum can fall behind.
Right now, the MATC Foundation is fundraising for two critical initiatives. The first is the MATC Promise, a scholarship that provides free tuition for eligible students. And Supplies for Success is the MATC Foundation fund that pays for the tools, equipment and materials that students need to complete their programs. For example, a dental technician student spends over $1,500 on equipment. Without the help of the Supplies for Success fund, these costs could be prohibitive for prospective students. A local donor is currently offering up to $80,000 as a 1:1 match donation for those giving to Supplies for Success.
“For many students, $1,000 in support can be the deciding factor of whether or not to enroll in classes,” says Laura Bray, the MATC Foundation’s executive director. “A donation of that amount can be the catalyst that transforms a student’s life and leads to a fulfilling career – in effect reinvesting thousands upon thousands of dollars back into the local economy.”
What We Do
- As Milwaukee Area Technical College’s philanthropic partner, the MATC Foundation builds donor relationships to facilitate private investments that remove barriers to education, accelerate careers and deliver skilled talent to the Milwaukee area.
- The MATC Foundation’s vision is a prosperous region built on expansive access to education and economic opportunities.
Where Your Money Goes
- Scholarships and other student financial support remove barriers to education – technical diplomas, certificates and associate degrees – and the family-supporting jobs that an MATC education makes possible.
- Students come from Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties and the Germantown area and are the backbone of the region’s workforce. The vast majority of them cannot pursue post-secondary education without financial assistance and, after completing their studies, work and raise their families in Southeastern Wisconsin.
MATC Foundation
700 W. State St., M66 | 414-297-7687
matc.edu/foundation
