Vision Statement

Milwaukee Area Technical College is committed to being a world-class educational institution that empowers students, faculty and staff to realize their potential.

Mission Statement

We are a publicly supported, comprehensive higher education institution committed to increasing the potential and productivity of the people in our district. We deliver high-quality instruction and programs that serve current and emerging educational and labor market needs. General Education is an integral part of MATC programs and provides the knowledge and conceptual abilities that college-educated adults must have to achieve in occupational skills training and to perform more effectively in a demanding, complex world.

Initiatives that Support the MATC Mission

As outlined in the Wisconsin Statutes, Section 38.001, the board endorses the following educational and training initiatives in support of this mission as determined by community needs and financial capabilities:

• Occupational programs and courses to prepare students for entry or re-entry into the job market or to pursue further education.
  
• Education, training and retraining, which are necessary to maintain employability in a technically changing workplace.
  
• Liberal Arts and Sciences courses to complement occupationally specific instruction and to provide a transfer option for those who choose to pursue further education at an upper-division college or university.
  
• Developmental education in basic skills where necessary for effective participation in occupational training, in employment and in further higher education.
  
• Coordination, cooperation, and contracting with business; industry; labor; elementary, secondary, and higher education; and governmental agencies to provide educational opportunities to residents of the district.
  
• Educational programs and technical assistance to support the economic development efforts within the district.
  
• Opportunities for personal, civic and multicultural enrichment through courses and activities to improve the quality of life for residents of the district.
  
• Flexible instructional delivery systems designed to meet the unique and changing needs of the learner.
  
• Programs focused on creating an understanding of the global economy and enhancing the international competitiveness of the district's business and industry.

MATC is committed to providing the highest quality educational opportunities for all citizens of the district. Further, it is dedicated to providing a diverse and well-trained workforce for the community. Through close collaboration with educational institutions, the public and private sectors, labor and community organizations, MATC will provide leadership in efforts to educate all of its citizens. MATC is committed to being the licensee for WMVS-TV Channel 10, and WMVT-TV Channel 36, as nonprofit educational and public television stations serving the people of southeastern Wisconsin.

MATC will maintain an institutional environment that champions diversity, promotes student well-being, and facilitates and encourages learning and multicultural understanding. MATC is committed to providing an environment that mirrors the ethnic and gender composition of the community, where students and staff value quality education. The college will continue to enhance public understanding of MATC's value to the community.