Education: The Bridge to Economic Prosperity
Milwaukee area Technical College is building the talent pipeline that keeps Southeastern Wisconsin running. Wisconsin’s largest technical college, MATC serves over 30,000 students annually, with over 180 programs. And MATC Foundation, the college’s philanthropic partner, is a key part of making that possible.
The majority of students who attend MATC cannot do so without financial assistance. While many students qualify for Pell Grants, these do not cover the true cost of higher education. The foundation raises the money needed to provide scholarships and direct student support grants, allowing students to focus on their studies and attain the skills needed for family-sustaining jobs.
“With 91% of students staying in Wisconsin after graduation, MATC plays a critical role in sustaining and growing our economy,” says Ginny Finn, the foundation’s acting executive director and chief development officer. “The college prepares students for careers in fields such as health care, accounting and hospitality, as well as tech and high-skilled manufacturing.”
Without MATC graduates regional economic growth would stall. The foundation works with donors to transform lives and communities through education. College president Dr. Anthony Cruz notes, “Our vision is to be the best choice in education, where everyone can succeed.”
“We appreciate how generosity – direct gifts, stock donations, awards from donor-advised funds – can transform lives,” says Finn. “For many students, $1,000 can be the deciding factor of whether to enroll and begin the journey to economic opportunity.”
What We Do
- As the 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 foundation’s vision is a prosperous region built on expansive access to education and economic opportunities.
Where Your Money Goes
Donations to the MATC Foundation help provide scholarships and other student financial support, as well as special college initiatives. Students come from Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties and are the backbone of the region’s workforce; the vast majority of them cannot pursue post-high school education without financial assistance. Scholarships remove barriers to education – technical diplomas, certificates and associate degrees – and the family-supporting jobs in Southeastern Wisconsin that education makes possible.
MATC Foundation
700 W. State St., M66 | 414-297-7687
matc.edu/foundation
