Nicolet College

More than 470,000 people in Wisconsin working manufacturing jobs.Nicolet College works closely with local manufacturers to ensure potential employees are ready for the industry.

The one-year program is a registered apprenticeship program. They receive on the job-training from their employer while taking courses at Nicolet College.

In early 2025, the Touchette's went into business for themselves, launching A Beautiful Calling online. A little more than a year later, they were opening a brick-and-mortar store in downtown Eagle River.

Nicolet College highlighted its culinary program this week with its first-ever Chef Week.

Many people have ideas for a business but turning that idea into reality can be a challenge.New this year, Nicolet College is offering an eight-week “Start Your Own Business” class.

Nicolet Technical College does not approve of the City of Rhinelander installing a new municipal well on its property.The decision comes after the college held a community listening session, commissioned a peer review of materials related to the project’s environmental impact, and consulted with legal counsel.

A volunteer fire department in Vilas County has been working with its local high school and community college to help fill gaps in its own department.

Nicolet College is shining a light on its students and the role the college plays in the community.The technical college held a small ceremony to kick off Community College Month.She shares the story of one of the college’s student ambassadors.

About seven months ago the USDA expanded its Rural Partners Network to Wisconsin.It’s a group of five community networks across the state.Locally it includes Forest County and the Northern Wisconsin community which includes Ashland, Iron, and Price counties.

More than 520 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in state legislatures across the country so far this year.For this year’s Northwoods Pride Festival, organizers are focused on educating the community.