Gateway Technical College

The 911 Dispatcher/Telecommunications Officer is the first-responder ready to handle the initial 911 call. This course includes training on the critical knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to become an Emergency Dispatcher/Telecommunicator. Once you complete the course, you will receive your certificate from The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officers (APCO).

Become a police officer through comprehensive training at Gateway’s respected Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 720 Academy. This 720-hour program provides a solid foundation for your law enforcement career, offering cutting-edge training in defense tactics, emergency vehicle operations, criminal investigations and more. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to begin a rewarding career keeping your community safe.

In Gateway’s Criminal Justice Studies associate degree program, you’ll learn hands-on in exciting training facilities including a CSI/Blood Spatter room, scenario-based Jail Cells and a Firearms Training Range. Your criminology courses include using laser technology, defense and arrest tactics, evidence gathering and much more. You’ll graduate ready to begin an action-packed career in law enforcement.

Keep your law enforcement skills and knowledge up-to-date through crucial specialized training at Gateway Technical College. Our wide range of Law Enforcement/Corrections training programs will keep you on the cutting edge of your ever-evolving profession and help you provide the best service to your community.

The 911 Dispatcher/Telecommunications Officer is the first-responder ready to handle the initial 911 call. This course includes training on the critical knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to become an Emergency Dispatcher/Telecommunicator. Once you complete the course, you will receive your certificate from The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officers (APCO).

The 911 Dispatcher/Telecommunications Officer is the first-responder ready to handle the initial 911 call. This course includes training on the critical knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to become an Emergency Dispatcher/Telecommunicator. Once you complete the course, you will receive your certificate from The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officers (APCO).

EMTs spend their days saving lives by providing emergency medical service and transporting patients to medical facilities. Join our community’s heroes by earning your Emergency Medical Technician technical diploma from Gateway. Gain a strong foundation in emergency medical practice and prepare for certification so you can begin a rewarding career as an EMT or continue your education to become a paramedic, nurse or other emergency medical professional.

If you’re a licensed Wisconsin EMT and want to pursue more advanced emergency medical training, then Gateway’s Advanced EMT technical diploma is for you. Earn your diploma in just one semester and gain skills in medication administration, clinical decision-making and patient assessment. Strengthen your abilities as an EMT and provide higher quality emergency care while advancing your career.

Advance your EMT career by earning an EMT Paramedic technical diploma from Gateway. Through this program, Licensed Wisconsin EMT, Advanced EMT or EMT Intermediate professionals gain skills and knowledge in surgical procedures, advanced drug therapies and lifesaving practices. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to begin an exciting career responding to 911 calls, transporting patients to hospitals and saving lives through emergency medical care as a paramedic.

Take your skills as a firefighter to the next level with a Fire Medic associate degree. Explore physical training, advanced firefighting techniques and the latest equipment in Gateway’s state-of-the-art HERO Center in Burlington, WI. Prepare to save lives by increasing your knowledge of important emergency techniques and paramedic procedures. Your exceptional training and expertise will help you stand out as you begin your thrilling firefighting career.

Begin a rewarding career of saving lives and promoting safety by becoming a firefighter! Gateway’s Firefighter Technician technical diploma equips you with training required by local career fire departments. You’ll learn by doing at Gateway’s HERO center, training hands-on through workshops, simulations and courses and using cutting-edge equipment. Upon graduation, you’ll be well-prepared to start your fire service career.

If you’re a licensed Wisconsin EMT, Advanced EMT or EMT Intermediate and want to expand your medical skill set, earning a Paramedic Technician associate degree is your next step. Take high-level classes, such as anatomy, microbiology and psychology, to prepare you to perform surgical procedures and administer advanced drug therapies. You’ve worked hard to become an EMT, so be the best you can by gaining expertise in emergency medicine and practices.

The 911 Dispatcher/Telecommunications Officer is the first-responder ready to handle the initial 911 call. This course includes training on the critical knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to become an Emergency Dispatcher/Telecommunicator. Once you complete the course, you will receive your certificate from The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officers (APCO).

The 911 Dispatcher/Telecommunications Officer is the first-responder ready to handle the initial 911 call. This course includes training on the critical knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to become an Emergency Dispatcher/Telecommunicator. Once you complete the course, you will receive your certificate from The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officers (APCO).

Take your skills as a firefighter to the next level with a Fire Medic associate degree. Explore physical training, advanced firefighting techniques and the latest equipment in Gateway’s state-of-the-art HERO Center in Burlington, WI. Prepare to save lives by increasing your knowledge of important emergency techniques and paramedic procedures. Your exceptional training and expertise will help you stand out as you begin your thrilling firefighting career.

Take your skills as a firefighter to the next level with a Fire Medic associate degree. Explore physical training, advanced firefighting techniques and the latest equipment in Gateway’s state-of-the-art HERO Center in Burlington, WI. Prepare to save lives by increasing your knowledge of important emergency techniques and paramedic procedures. Your exceptional training and expertise will help you stand out as you begin your thrilling firefighting career.

Gateway is proud to serve firefighters in our community by providing in-depth leadership and safety training to the first responders who keep us safe. These courses are perfect for firefighters who want to advance their careers, learn new skills and excel in positions of leadership. Topics include Technical Rescue training, leadership development and WTCS Fire Service certification options. In addition, we offer Fire Extinguisher Training for area businesses who wish to increase workplace safety and promote fire prevention in our community.

Begin a rewarding career of saving lives and promoting safety by becoming a firefighter! Gateway’s Firefighter Technician technical diploma equips you with training required by local career fire departments. You’ll learn by doing at Gateway’s HERO center, training hands-on through workshops, simulations and courses and using cutting-edge equipment. Upon graduation, you’ll be well-prepared to start your fire service career.

Begin a rewarding career of saving lives and promoting safety by becoming a firefighter! Gateway’s Firefighter Technician technical diploma equips you with training required by local career fire departments. You’ll learn by doing at Gateway’s HERO center, training hands-on through workshops, simulations and courses and using cutting-edge equipment. Upon graduation, you’ll be well-prepared to start your fire service career.

This certificate is a series of eight courses which meet the educational
requirements of the Department of Regulation & Licensing (DRL).
With appropriate work hours, students can become a Substance
Abuse Counselor (SAC). With appropriate work hours and a Human
Services degree students can become a Clinical Substance Abuse
Counselor (CSAC). All courses may be applied toward the Human
Services Associate Degree.

All courses may be applied toward an associate degree in Human
Services.

If you love helping others and have a strong sense of compassion, a career as a human service associate could be a perfect fit. You’ll work closely with social workers to help clients in need find assistance and resources. The Human Service Associate associate degree program combines courses in counseling, abnormal psychology and ethics with 300 hours of professional field work to prepare you for a rewarding career improving the lives of others as a human service associate.

This career pathway certificate is designed for individuals wishing to
satisfy the basic educational qualifications for a child care teacher.
Through this course of study students will earn 6 early childhood
education credits and Registry Level 7. All courses in this certificate
may be applied toward the Early Childhood Associate Degree
program. This career pathway is ideal for 2 star programs wishing to
support teacher’s professional development and training and to
improve to a 3-star rating.

Does the spark of curiosity in a young child’s eye ignite your passion? Help the next generation of children achieve their fullest potential with an Early Childhood Education associate degree from Gateway. Prepare to teach, care and advocate for infants, toddlers and young children using the latest findings in child mental and physical development, teaching methods, family interaction strategies and public policy.

This series of courses is designed for early care and education
providers who work with children under the age of three. This
includes infant toddler teachers, assistant teachers, program
directors and administrators. Students taking these courses will
gain understanding of developmental stages for this age group
while learning how to best guide and nurture children under the
age of three in both center-based and family settings.
After completion of this internal certificate, eligible students may
register to commission with THE REGISTRY to earn the Infant
Toddler Credential. Potential Jobs for completers include
infant/toddler teacher or assistant teacher.

This series of courses is designed for early care and education
providers who work with children under the age of three. This
includes infant toddler teachers, assistant teachers, program
directors and administrators. Students taking these courses will
gain understanding of developmental stages for this age group
while learning how to best guide and nurture children under the
age of three in both center-based and family settings.
After completion of this internal certificate, eligible students may
register to commission with THE REGISTRY to earn the Infant
Toddler Credential. Potential Jobs for completers include
infant/toddler teacher or assistant teacher.

This certificate provides the training necessary to obtain the Preschool
Credential as outlined by WI DCF Child Care Licensing Regulations.
After completion of this certificate, the student is eligible to commission
THE REGISTRY in order to earn THE PRESCHOOL CREDENTIAL.
Potential jobs for graduates are: Child Care Teacher Assistant, Child
Care Teacher, and Preschool Teacher. Certification/Licensure available
to completers: Certified Pre-school Teacher

Become a police officer through comprehensive training at Gateway’s respected Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 720 Academy. This 720-hour program provides a solid foundation for your law enforcement career, offering cutting-edge training in defense tactics, emergency vehicle operations, criminal investigations and more. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to begin a rewarding career keeping your community safe.

Become a police officer through comprehensive training at Gateway’s respected Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 720 Academy. This 720-hour program provides a solid foundation for your law enforcement career, offering cutting-edge training in defense tactics, emergency vehicle operations, criminal investigations and more. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to begin a rewarding career keeping your community safe.

Become a police officer through comprehensive training at Gateway’s respected Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 720 Academy. This 720-hour program provides a solid foundation for your law enforcement career, offering cutting-edge training in defense tactics, emergency vehicle operations, criminal investigations and more. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to begin a rewarding career keeping your community safe.

Become a police officer through comprehensive training at Gateway’s respected Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 720 Academy. This 720-hour program provides a solid foundation for your law enforcement career, offering cutting-edge training in defense tactics, emergency vehicle operations, criminal investigations and more. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to begin a rewarding career keeping your community safe.

In Gateway’s Criminal Justice Studies associate degree program, you’ll learn hands-on in exciting training facilities including a CSI/Blood Spatter room, scenario-based Jail Cells and a Firearms Training Range. Your criminology courses include using laser technology, defense and arrest tactics, evidence gathering and much more. You’ll graduate ready to begin an action-packed career in law enforcement.

In Gateway’s Criminal Justice Studies associate degree program, you’ll learn hands-on in exciting training facilities including a CSI/Blood Spatter room, scenario-based Jail Cells and a Firearms Training Range. Your criminology courses include using laser technology, defense and arrest tactics, evidence gathering and much more. You’ll graduate ready to begin an action-packed career in law enforcement.

Keep your law enforcement skills and knowledge up-to-date through crucial specialized training at Gateway Technical College. Our wide range of Law Enforcement/Corrections training programs will keep you on the cutting edge of your ever-evolving profession and help you provide the best service to your community.

Keep your law enforcement skills and knowledge up-to-date through crucial specialized training at Gateway Technical College. Our wide range of Law Enforcement/Corrections training programs will keep you on the cutting edge of your ever-evolving profession and help you provide the best service to your community.

If you see your career in a K-12 school’s office or classroom, consider Gateway’s two-year Foundations of Teacher Education associate degree. Prepare to work as a learning assistant, paraprofessional or teacher’s aide by studying with qualified teachers and special education specialists in a 100% online program that will help you monitor student activities, evaluate learning, provide feedback and supervise classroom and school events.

This series of courses is designed for early care and education
providers who work with children under the age of three. This
includes infant toddler teachers, assistant teachers, program
directors and administrators. Students taking these courses will
gain understanding of developmental stages for this age group
while learning how to best guide and nurture children under the
age of three in both center-based and family settings.
After completion of this internal certificate, eligible students may
register to commission with THE REGISTRY to earn the Infant
Toddler Credential. Potential Jobs for completers include
infant/toddler teacher or assistant teacher.

This certificate provides instruction in gas arc metal welding,
advanced GMAW welding techniques, and print reading skills so that
the individual can successfully pass the D1.1 AWS certification for a
potential employer once the certificate is completed.

Begin an exciting career keeping businesses running by repairing machines. Gateway’s Machine Repair Apprenticeship is the best place to get started with on-the-job training through hands-on work inspecting machinery and using computerized diagnostic systems to repair or replace broken machine components. No two days will be alike with potential duties including pipe-fitting, boiler maintenance, welding, carpentry and much more.

If you’re burning to cut through the competition and secure a career in a high-demand field, Gateway’s Welding technical diploma is a hot choice. You’ll get hands-on training with advanced welding concepts as well as the option to choose a specialization in pipe welding or robotics. Brighten your career prospects by gaining the skills and knowledge employers in the construction, engineering, auto and aerospace industries need.

Whether you’re new to welding or an experienced welder, our welding continuing education opportunities allow you to develop new skills and certifications in this exciting field. This course is for beginning or first-time welders and hobbyists. Explore the art of welding, including elements of sculpture and design, using basic welding procedures and techniques. Learn the fundamentals of welding including soldering, brazing and fabrication of various metals. Then put your new skills and talents to work on you own metal art project.

Fire up your career with Gateway’s Welding/Maintenance & Fabrication technical diploma. You’ll get a hands-on introduction to the basics of welding fabrication and graduate prepared for an entry-level welding career. Like many students, you may soon get offered a job in auto repair, HVAC or maintenance that will pay you while you continue to learn.

Build a career that reaches new heights with an Architectural – Structural Engineering Technician associate degree from Gateway. Gain a strong foundation in civil engineering by designing architectural plans, researching mechanical systems, applying building codes and preparing presentation drawings. Develop the skills you need to become an architectural technician or structural engineering technician and help turn blueprints into actual buildings.

Build a solid foundation for your construction career with Business and Workforce Solutions construction certifications and workshops. These comprehensive trainings cover topics such as project management, 3D CAD software, forklift operations and more.

Build a solid foundation for your construction career with Business and Workforce Solutions construction certifications and workshops. These comprehensive trainings cover topics such as project management, 3D CAD software, forklift operations and more.

Use your vivid imagination to create the new products and automated machines that will make a positive future for your community, company and family. With Gateway's Mechanical Design associate degree, you'll master 3D Computer Assisted Design to bring your problem-solving ideas and models to life.

From the rivers, ponds and lakefronts of Wisconsin to sewer, stormwater and water treatment utilities, Fresh Water Resources practitioners play a vital role for our community. Study hands-on at the SC Johnson iMET Center in Sturtevant or on the Elkhorn Campus for Gateway’s Civil Engineering – Fresh Water Resources associate degree, and you’ll prepare for an in-demand career as a practical technologist and science communicator who can solve important environmental issues.

Our society runs on its roads and public infrastructure. Developing the driving surfaces, medians, overpasses, shoulders and other structures will shape the way our area looks, moves and feels. With Gateway’s Civil Engineering – Highway Technology associate degree, you’ll gain skills to help with surveying, developing digital models, inspection and construction project management. You’ll enter a high-demand job market with a range of high-demand skills as part of a profession that helps build and maintain our society.

Build a solid foundation for your construction career with Business and Workforce Solutions construction certifications and workshops. These comprehensive trainings cover topics such as project management, 3D CAD software, forklift operations and more.

Build a solid foundation for your construction career with Business and Workforce Solutions construction certifications and workshops. These comprehensive trainings cover topics such as project management, 3D CAD software, forklift operations and more.

Whether you’re looking to start a rewarding career or change fields, get wired for an exciting future with Gateway’s Electrical Engineering Technology associate degree. Core program courses are designed with an industrial advisory committee of local employers and taught by professional engineers. Prepare to enter an industry of problem solvers like you who love to work hands-on with the latest technology.

Flip the switch on a career in electronics, and prepare to help engineers design, test, install, maintain and repair all types of electronic equipment. Gateway’s Electronics associate degree program will ensure you’re ready to move into a well-paying career. You’ll satisfy your need to solve problems and work with your hands while our expert faculty work you to gain comprehensive hands-on training with state-of-the art equipment.

Enter an exciting electronics career in just one year with Gateway’s Electronics Technician Fundamentals technical diploma. Learn how to wire and solder. Gain comprehensive training in a wide range of electronics principles and learn how to use various test and diagnostic equipment as you prepare for a broad range of entry-level electronic assembly or repair positions.

The Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is designed for
individuals seeking to develop skills using GIS. GIS specialists provide
geographic data development, spatial data management, and data
analysis to support a broad range of disciplines including
civil/environmental engineering, city/regional land use, agricultural,
criminal justice, political science, marketing, transportation analysis and
more.

Begin a rewarding career installing, maintaining and repairing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. You’ll work with furnaces, commercial refrigerators and more to understand the operating principles of different systems and even specialize within the trade.

Earn up to $24 an hour as an established HVAC technician.
Over 8,000 hours of blended on-the-job and classroom training provides a solid foundation for your HVAC career.
Begin a rewarding career with no student debt--in fact, you’ll get paid to attend classes!

If you’re a problem solver who loves working with your hands and isn’t afraid of a challenge, you’ll thrive in our Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Service Technician technical diploma. Gain hands-on experience installing, troubleshooting and repairing units with industry-standard equipment and tools. Earn your technical diploma in a high-demand trade and graduate ready to begin a rewarding career.

In this certificate, program students will learn the fundamentals of
repairing and maintaining industrial/mobile hydraulic equipment. This
equipment includes diesel, gasoline, LPG and electric forklifts and aerial
equipment including scissors lifts, straight and knuckle boom lifts, as well
as diesel and gasoline powered light duty construction equipment. This
certificate will focus on the hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
on these various types of equipment. Safety and operation will be
stressed in the courses as well.

In this certificate, program students will learn the fundamentals of
repairing and maintaining industrial/mobile hydraulic equipment. This
equipment includes diesel, gasoline, LPG and electric forklifts and aerial
equipment including scissors lifts, straight and knuckle boom lifts, as well
as diesel and gasoline powered light duty construction equipment. This
certificate will focus on the hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
on these various types of equipment. Safety and operation will be
stressed in the courses as well.

Begin an exciting career keeping businesses running by repairing machines. Gateway’s Machine Repair Apprenticeship is the best place to get started with on-the-job training through hands-on work inspecting machinery and using computerized diagnostic systems to repair or replace broken machine components. No two days will be alike with potential duties including pipe-fitting, boiler maintenance, welding, carpentry and much more.

Begin an exciting career keeping businesses running by repairing machines. Gateway’s Machine Repair Apprenticeship is the best place to get started with on-the-job training through hands-on work inspecting machinery and using computerized diagnostic systems to repair or replace broken machine components. No two days will be alike with potential duties including pipe-fitting, boiler maintenance, welding, carpentry and much more.

Modern day-to-day life wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of plumbers, so start a rewarding, high-paying career as a plumber through Gateway’s Plumbing Apprentice program. As a plumber, you’ll install pipes for water, gas, sewage and drainage systems. Through the program, you’ll develop a variety of skills to use both hand and power tools as well as welding equipment to install sanitary facilities such as toilets, tubs, bathroom fixtures, showers, kitchen fixtures, drinking fountains and laundry equipment.

Program yourself a successful, high-tech Industry 4.0 career that Wisconn Valley’s employers will put in high demand. With an Advanced Manufacturing Technology associate degree from Gateway, you’ll work with intelligent automation to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process. You’ll train in mechanics, information technology and electrical equipment, so this program is a smart choice if you enjoy working with technology and excel at problem solving.

Program yourself a successful, high-tech Industry 4.0 career that Wisconn Valley’s employers will put in high demand. With an Advanced Manufacturing Technology associate degree from Gateway, you’ll work with intelligent automation to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process. You’ll train in mechanics, information technology and electrical equipment, so this program is a smart choice if you enjoy working with technology and excel at problem solving.

If you like taking things apart and solving problems, fine-tune your future with an Electromechanical Maintenance Technician technical diploma from Gateway, and launch in-demand career in robotics and machine repair. You’ll build, maintain and troubleshoot high-tech automated manufacturing systems in state-of-the-art labs while you learn how to program robotics and address any electrical or mechanical issues you might face on the job.

This certificate is a combination of information technology (IT) and
manufacturing coursework to prepare students for Industry 4.0
employment opportunities. Certificate content includes networking,
security, and customer support from the IT area, as well as
manufacturing coursework including basic electrical, PLC’s, and
peripheral devices and robots.

With the explosion of jobs in advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 in Southeastern Wisconsin, skills in operating and programming robotics are more important than ever. Ensure your capabilities in robotics are up-to-date with robotics workshops offered by Gateway’s Business and Workforce Solutions.

Program yourself a successful, high-tech Industry 4.0 career that Wisconn Valley’s employers will put in high demand. With an Advanced Manufacturing Technology associate degree from Gateway, you’ll work with intelligent automation to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process. You’ll train in mechanics, information technology and electrical equipment, so this program is a smart choice if you enjoy working with technology and excel at problem solving.

Program yourself a successful, high-tech Industry 4.0 career that Wisconn Valley’s employers will put in high demand. With an Advanced Manufacturing Technology associate degree from Gateway, you’ll work with intelligent automation to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process. You’ll train in mechanics, information technology and electrical equipment, so this program is a smart choice if you enjoy working with technology and excel at problem solving.

Ready to take the driver’s seat? Become a leader in manufacturing through Gateway’s Industrial Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship. You’ll learn to set up, operate, monitor and control industrial production equipment, as well as strive to improve processes to meet customer expectations.

Students completing the first semester technical courses of the two
semester CNC Production Technician technical diploma will be conferred
with the CNC Operator certificate. The certificate is designed to give
graduates the entry level skills needed to be a CNC operator, responsible
for production runs. All courses in this certificate may be applied to the
CNC Production Technician technical diploma.

If a fast-paced, high-volume production environment really gets your gears turning, consider dialing yourself into Gateway’s two-semester CNC Production Technician technical diploma. Prepare for a range of positions as an operator, set-up, quality control inspector, tool crib attendant or machinist with hands-on training from experts in the field, and prepare yourself to run every facet of a full-size machining center, from production runs to job set-up.

If you’re a goal-oriented problem solver, consider a career programming computer-aided machines for a high-volume machine shop! Hands-on training with Gateway’s CNC Programmer technical diploma will prepare you with skills needed to succeed as a programmer who ensures that raw material gets turned into precision parts. Get access to leading-edge facilities while you study so you can impress employers after graduation.

Ensure your skills in the evolving CNC industry are up-to-date through hands-on CNC/Machining workshops offered through Gateway’s Business and Workforce Solutions. These comprehensive training sessions cover all aspects of CNC from programming to machining to CAM. Stand out from the competition by specializing your skill set!

Become a highly-skilled machinist and you’ll always be in-demand! Gateway’s Machinist Apprenticeship prepares you to use machine tools such as lathes and milling machines to produce precision machined parts. You’ll use the knowledge and skill developed both on-the-job and in the classroom to produce small batches of one-of-a-kind items.

This certificate supplies the basic knowledge to become an entry-level
maintenance and repair technician in a manufacturing facility. After
completing the certificate, students will be able to work with and
troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. They will
also be able to fabricate parts using manual machining and perform
precision measurement.

Go full-speed ahead toward an exciting new career with an Automotive Maintenance Technician technical diploma from Gateway. Gain an introduction to fundamental automotive servicing techniques and prepare to take up to four Automotive Service Excellence certification exams. Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to begin working in an auto repair facility or continue your education and earn your associate degree in Automotive Technology.

Do you have a drive for cars? Does the thought of working in a garage sound more appealing than working in an office? If so, you are a perfect fit for our ASE accredited Automotive Technology associate degree program. Gain hands-on training in a fully-equipped auto shop, featuring equipment actually used in the transportation industry. With a degree in hand, steer toward a rewarding career maintaining and repairing vehicles as an automotive line technician.

The Automotive Under Car Technician certificate will focus on
preparing students for an entry level automotive technician position in
industry. Completion of this certificate will prove basic level knowledge
of the diagnosis, service and maintenance of the steering,
suspension, brakes and lubrication systems.

This certification training covers all facets of commercial motor vehicle inspection and maintenance as stipulated in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). Participants who successfully complete the course meet the DOT regulations to become a DOT Inspector.

Begin a career as a diesel mechanic and help keep our country moving. A Diesel Equipment Mechanic technical diploma from Gateway will get you started in an entry-level diesel maintenance career. Inspect and repair diesel engine vehicles, such as buses, trucks, and heavy-duty equipment. Work directly with all kinds of diesel equipment and technology in Gateway’s world-class Horizon Center for Transportation Technology to gain the skills you need to become a diesel mechanic.

Fuel up for an exciting career as a diesel technician with a Diesel Equipment Technology associate degree. Gain the tools you need to succeed by learning hands-on in Gateway’s world-class Horizon Center for Transportation Technology. With your degree in hand, begin a rewarding career working on some of the transportation industry’s largest and most important vehicles, such as buses and trucks, or construction, agricultural and marine equipment.

This certificate prepares students to perform basic maintenance and
repairs related to electrical, suspension, steering and brake systems
on trucks and construction equipment.

In this certificate, program students will learn the fundamentals of
repairing and maintaining industrial/mobile hydraulic equipment. This
equipment includes diesel, gasoline, LPG and electric forklifts and aerial
equipment including scissors lifts, straight and knuckle boom lifts, as well
as diesel and gasoline powered light duty construction equipment. This
certificate will focus on the hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
on these various types of equipment. Safety and operation will be
stressed in the courses as well.

Gear up for your future by earning a Motorcycle, Marine and Outdoor Power Products (MMOPP) technical diploma from Gateway. Equip yourself with the tools necessary to begin an in-demand career working on motorcycles, ATVs, boats and other small engine equipment. Train hands-on with industry-standard tools and technology to repair brakes, engines, hydraulics and more. Small engine mechanics are in huge demand, and you’ll graduate ready to begin an exciting career in the industry.

Become a professional truck driver and earn great wages while enjoying the freedom of the road in a matter of months through Gateway’s new Truck Driving technical diploma. This affordable, 360-hour program covers all aspects of professional driving, including preparation to pass your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exam. After graduating, you’ll be prepared to begin a challenging, rewarding career in the high-demand transportation industry. Next start date: 6/15/2020.

If work in a restaurant, catering service or dining hall is on your menu, serve up a delicious career for yourself with Gateway’s Culinary Arts associate degree. Our hands-on training in a state-of-the-art kitchen under the direction of an expert chef will prepare you with skills in purchasing, food prep, sanitation and dining room operation. From the kitchen to the accounting books, you’ll get a full taste of every aspect of restaurant operations.

If the fast-paced restaurant and catering industry makes your mouth water, serve up your career in short order. In under a year, Gateway’s Culinary Assistant technical diploma will give you hands-on training in the knife-handling, baking, butchery, and short order deli skills you need to get your first break in an entry-level position. In addition to kitchen skills and menu planning, you’ll also train for commercial, industry-standard operations.

Whether you are a novice in the kitchen or a professional chef, our Culinary Arts courses are fun, informational and can help you become a better, safer cook. Classes are taught by professional chefs in Gateway’s Racine and Elkhorn state-of-the-art kitchens. Courses include demonstration and hands-on training on a variety of cooking-related topics, and you always get to take home what you make.

Take a bite out of a stable career with an intensive program in under a year and make a great impression with dental field employers. If you’re an organized multi-tasker who loves communicating with people, the Dental Assistant technical diploma at Gateway Technical College could be ideal for you. You’ll gain 300 hours of clinical chairside dental fieldwork at the only technical college program in southeast Wisconsin with accreditation from American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (ADA CODA).

If you want a stable, rewarding role in the dental field with more growth opportunity, a career as a dental hygienist will make you smile. The shared Dental Hygiene associate degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College lets you take classes on the Gateway campuses to polish your resume the smart way with hands-on training close to home. Take classes for the Dental Hygiene program at Gateway to earn up to 34 credits toward the degree at MATC.

Want to help patients but prefer to stay behind the scenes? Take heart: demand for qualified medical records staff is alive and well. With the medical records field expected to grow, Gateway’s Health Information Technology associate degree prepares you for an in-demand career. You’ll learn how to protect, prepare, transmit and update electronic medical records as well as improve outdated office systems.

Are you looking to thrive in a healthcare career? Gain the foundation you need with Gateway’s nationally accredited Medical Assistant technical diploma, and prepare to enter the ever-evolving medical field as a medical office assistant. Study hands-on with real-world equipment to master patient-focused work like taking vital signs, drawing blood, and giving injections as well as office tasks like scheduling, coding, and using electronic records.

Medication Assistants are Certified Nursing Assistants who have
completed an approved training program and have received additional
certification to administer medications and perform nonsterile
treatments in a Skilled Nursing Facility in Wisconsin, following the
policies and procedures of their organization. They perform the
delegated function of medication administration under the supervision
of a registered nurse. Routes of administration include oral, topical,
eye, ear, and nose drops; vaginal; rectal; transdermal; and oral
inhalers.

Are you a compassionate, reliable person who wants to quickly move into a rewarding field helping others? Make Gateway Technical College’s Nursing Assistant certificate your first choice. This accredited program prepares caregivers to work in hospitals, nursing homes and other settings, where you’ll assist registered nurses and other staff by helping patients with hygiene and nutrition, taking vital signs and giving other basic care.

The Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals Certificate prepares
completers to assist the pharmacist in preparation of drug products
and prescriptions to be dispensed to the general public. This
certificate is directed toward providing completers with the skills and
knowledge needed to obtain entry-level employment in community
pharmacies. Emphasis is placed on patient safety, communication
and customer service in this health care occupation.

If you’re a detail-oriented person who likes helping others, a pharmacy career may be just what the doctor ordered. Just two semesters of convenient online and evening classes in Gateway’s nationally accredited Pharmacy Technician technical diploma program will prepare you to help make and distribute medications for patients in hospitals, nursing homes and retail settings. You’ll learn to use the latest technology, interview patients and handle insurance coverage issues.

Work in a hospital, nursing home, school or outpatient clinic to help patients improve movement problems from injury, illness or surgery with Gateway’s Physical Therapist Assistant associate degree. Area professionals help shape program curriculum to meet area demand, maintain strong partnerships, and provide hands-on training with the latest diagnostic and rehabilitative equipment. The Physical Therapist Assistant program application window is June 15 - July 31.

Prepare for a detail-oriented, fast-paced operating room career in Gateway’s Surgical Technology associate degree program. You’ll graduate prepared to assist surgeons before, during and after medical procedures. With rigorous surgical technologist training, mock job interviews in your fourth semester and an 85% pass rate for National Board exams, this program will prepare you for a career as a surgical technologist, scrub tech or operating room technician.

Care for animals at every phase of their lives in shelters, zoos, research facilities or wildlife refuges. You’ll graduate from Gateway’s Veterinary Technician associate degree program prepared to provide animals of all sorts with medical care, and you’ll be ready to pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination from the American Association of Veterinary State Boards for state licensure. The Veterinary Technician program application window is June 15 - July 31.

This certificate is a series of courses designed to teach advanced
digital photography skills. Lighting, composition, depth of field, and
creative approaches to photography will be studied. Digital tools will
be explored as well as methods used to market skills as a
photographer.

Become a graphic designer through an associate degree in Graphic Communications associate degree from Gateway! Graphic design merges art and technology and lets you use your creativity every day with computer software as your canvas. Prepare for your career with hands-on graphic design software training in state-of-the-art computer labs. By graduation, you’ll have compiled an impressive portfolio that will help you wow employers and market yourself as a experienced graphic designer through this nationally-recognized program.

Students explore hardware and software, operating systems, and the
Internet to acquire skills related to computer network technologies,
protocols, applications, troubleshooting, cloud computing and storage.
In addition, students analyze operating system components and
practice hardware configuration and software and user management
tasks, systems administration and best practices for selecting hardware,
investigate IT security, perform risk evaluation and investigate securing
networks. Upon completion of the two Google classes that comprise this
certificate, students will be able to perform fundamental IT support tasks
in support of workplace success and are prepared to seek the Google
Professional Certificate.

If you love technology and helping others, consider Gateway’s IT – Computer Support Specialist associate degree to prepare for a career in IT. Gain critical hardware and software knowledge hands-on, plus build the communication and critical thinking skills you need to assist clients with troubleshooting technology issues. Get advanced training with operating systems, networking, security and recovery to access a web of advanced IT careers.

Are you always helping friends and family with computer fixes? If you love to learn about the latest innovations in computers and technology, take the first step toward an IT career with Gateway’s IT – Computer Support Technician technical diploma. You could be ready in just two semesters for an entry-level position on any help desk or service center team.

Become a graphic designer through an associate degree in Graphic Communications associate degree from Gateway! Graphic design merges art and technology and lets you use your creativity every day with computer software as your canvas. Prepare for your career with hands-on graphic design software training in state-of-the-art computer labs. By graduation, you’ll have compiled an impressive portfolio that will help you wow employers and market yourself as a experienced graphic designer through this nationally-recognized program.

Become a graphic designer through an associate degree in Graphic Communications associate degree from Gateway! Graphic design merges art and technology and lets you use your creativity every day with computer software as your canvas. Prepare for your career with hands-on graphic design software training in state-of-the-art computer labs. By graduation, you’ll have compiled an impressive portfolio that will help you wow employers and market yourself as a experienced graphic designer through this nationally-recognized program.

If you’re a problem solver who wants to stay on the cutting edge of technology, Gateway’s IT – Software Developer associate degree helps make computer programming an attainable career for you. Prepare for next-generation technology as you build a portfolio with marketable job skills geared to meet the demands of a shifting economic landscape. This software developer degree teaches the latest skills based on local employers’ needs and industry trends.

Move your career ahead with Gateway’s IT – Web Programmer technical diploma and become a web designer, programmer or specialist. Our economy needs more web developers to create and maintain websites. Build real digital products from day one as you learn hands-on how to develop business websites using various databases and programming and scripting languages.

Use problem-solving skills to build and maintain websites while you earn a great living. Gateway’s IT – Web Software Developer associate degree prepares you for global and local demand for skilled webmasters by companies to ensure their day-to-day functions. Earn a degree and gain access to numerous certifications as you complete this flexible program in a field the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects to grow 13% through 2028.

The IT - Full-Stack Web Developer Certificate helps train students to
work in developing complete modern web applications for delivery to
any platform using modern web frameworks. Student will be able to
complete this certificate within one semester (15 weeks) due to
sequential course offerings.

This certificate in AS/400 applications will teach skills to enter the job
market as a midrange application and maintenance programmer. This
certificate is designed to be taken in conjunction with the IT- Software
Developer Associate Degree or separately as a form of continuing
education. All courses must have been taken in the last 5 years.

If you are a hands-on learner who wants to help strategize how to protect information and data from attacks, identity theft and data breaches in today’s digital world, get started with Gateway’s IT – Cybersecurity associate degree. Gain your foothold toward a rewarding career with significant earning potential, and you’ll develop the skills needed to design, test, implement and monitor security measures for any company’s network.

If you’re a data-driven, detail-oriented number-cruncher who sees how computers shift business performance, consider Gateway’s IT – Data Analytics Specialist associate degree. Secure your future as a big data specialist in as little as 15 months with a firm foundation in programming, information systems and math to succeed in a high-demand Industry 4.0 job market that connects Smart Factories across industries through the Internet of Things.

Telecom is much more than phones; it’s the life blood of today’s organizations--connecting communication devices, networks, computers, manufacturing systems, supply chains and schedules. Our telecom workshops are led by industry experts and provide hands-on training with state-of-the-art equipment, and many fulfill industry continuing education requirements.

If you’re a data-driven, detail-oriented number-cruncher who sees how computers shift business performance, consider Gateway’s IT – Data Analytics Specialist associate degree. Secure your future as a big data specialist in as little as 15 months with a firm foundation in programming, information systems and math to succeed in a high-demand Industry 4.0 job market that connects Smart Factories across industries through the Internet of Things.

If you’re a data-driven, detail-oriented number-cruncher who sees how computers shift business performance, consider Gateway’s IT – Data Analytics Specialist associate degree. Secure your future as a big data specialist in as little as 15 months with a firm foundation in programming, information systems and math to succeed in a high-demand Industry 4.0 job market that connects Smart Factories across industries through the Internet of Things.

Connect with a bold new career in technology. Gateway’s IT – Network Specialist associate degree will prepare you to set up, support, secure and maintain computer networks and clouds. Become the kind of network administrator companies in today’s economy can rely on to provide constant connection between employees, customers, and business partners. You’ll be wired for success!