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Why WATC
Reasons to Attend WATC!

 

Instructors with experience in the fields they teach.
First-hand knowledge is an excellent way to prepare for career pursuits in the real world. WATC instructors have “been there, done that” and know how to network to locate career opportunities in your field of interest and how you will be able to apply your industry-current education.

Career-focused degree and certificate programs to help you build relevant credentials.
In today’s competitive job market, advanced education is an excellent way to enhance your qualifications to pursue your professional dreams. WATC offers industry-current degree programs in today’s in-demand industries to help students add to their credentials by acquiring applicable, real-world knowledge and skills in their field of interest.

A Career Services department that can help you focus on your future from day one.
Career Services is ready to help you achieve your goals. Career Services professionals are dedicated to helping you stay focused on your professional goals — from helping you create a professional résumé and winning cover letter to conducting practice interviews and helping you identify opportunities and contacts in your chosen field.

Applied technology for hands-on learning.
Students are provided with real-world environments and hands-on experiences to that prepare them for their chosen career.

Fast, affordable, less debt than other area technical colleges.
WATC has the lowest tuition rate than other local technical institutions. Convenient locations often eliminate the need for room and board, which save you thousands of dollars. The ability to receive your degree or certificate in less time also results in major cost savings.

Low student-to-faculty ratios.
Smaller class sizes allow for more one-on-one interaction with instructors and more personal attention for each students.

Right balance of challenge and support.
WATC is committed to helping every student succeed. Although your program of study may present challenges, you will find all the support you need to succeed. In addition to academic advising, tutoring and career counseling are also available.

The Future WATC

Plans are being laid now for the programs and infrastructure needed for the new campus. The new campus will feel more like a business center than an educational institution. Workers for the county's five aircraft manufacturers and hundreds of businesses that support them will receive training at this new campus. A few of the programs selected for the new campus are various kinds of aviation training, manufacturing, welding and robotics.

This facility will allow for the hands-on training students and employers expect.

WATC is the managing partner of Sedgwick County’s National Center for Aviation Training at Jabara Airport: a world-class facility dedicated to educating students to work in high-paying aviation and manufacturing jobs. The first phase of construction will be complete this summer and the second phase should be finished and ready for students by fall 2010.

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