COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL WISCONSIN ANNOUNCES 2023 MAJOR PROJECT GRANT RECIEPIENT 

Stevens Point, Wisconsin (January 5, 2023) – The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin has chosen Mid-State Technical College to receive the 2023 Major Project Grant for their new Project: The AMETA Center.

The new Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship (AMETA) Center will provide advanced programming to the technical college’s students, high school students, and other community members with the goal to help train the next workforce in central Wisconsin

The AMETA Center is planned for an opening in late 2023 or early 2024 and is expected to serve over 1,500 people per year.

“The Foundation is excited to see the extensive impact to students and the workforce in our community.” Said Marlee Samuels, Director of Donor Services and Programs at the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin, “the collaboration of generous organizations and individuals is astounding and will create a major impact in our community for years to come.” 

The new almost 50,000 square-foot facility will also house office space for the Wisconsin Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards (BAS) which will further support the 14 apprenticeship programs at Mid-State.

New programs and certificates in areas of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Fabrication Technology, Engineering, Mechanical Design, Welding, and others are planned to be offered in the new center.

For more information regarding the CFCWI’s grants process, please contact Marlee Samuels, Director of Donor Services and Programs, at 715-342-4454, or marlee@cfcwi.org.

The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin inspires charitable giving by connecting people and resources to enhance Central Wisconsin now and for future generations. Visit us online at www.cfcwi.org.

Public Service Announcement

January is National Radon Action Month

Test Kits at Local Health Departments.

January is National Radon Action Month. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the US, and the leading cause among non-smokers. Radon is a gas that you can’t see, smell or taste. It comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil and rock and may collect in your home. Testing your home is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk. During the month of January, residents of Waushara, Green Lake, Marquette and Portage Counties can buy a radon test kit for only $5 at your county health department. For more information about radon, visit www.lowradon.org.

Mary Robl, RS

Environmental Program Manager

Radon Information Center Coordinator

Waushara, Green Lake, Marquette and Portage Counties