Applied AI at Mid-State

Why AI — and Why Now

AI Isn’t the Future. It’s the Present.

From hiring and operations to marketing, manufacturing, and data analysis, AI tools are already being used across industries. The challenge isn’t whether AI will be adopted—it’s how to use it safely, ethically, and effectively.

AI is already transforming:

Manufacturing & automation
Business operations & decision-making
Marketing & customer insights
Data analysis & quality improvement

Mid-State’s applied AI approach focuses on:

Real-world applications
Employer-aligned skills
Clear guardrails and ethical use
Preparing people to work with AI, not be replaced by it

Our AI education reflects the values of Central Wisconsin:

Practical tools, not abstract theory
Trust, accountability, and ethics
Skills aligned with real jobs and regional employers

Our Flagship Program

AI Data Specialist • Associate Degree

Mid-State Technical College, in partnership with Waukesha County Technical College, offers Wisconsin's first shared Associate Degree in AI Data Specialist.

Designed with employers and grounded in real-world use cases, this hands-on program prepares learners to support and improve AI systems used in advanced manufacturing, automation, and data-driven operations.

This shared-degree model expands access to cutting-edge AI education while building a job-ready talent pipeline for Wisconsin.

Students gain skills in:

Data collection, preparation, and analysis
Applied AI and machine learning concepts
Ethical, responsible, and secure AI use
Problem-solving aligned with manufacturing and employer needs

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Students collaborating with technology in a modern learning environment

AI for Employers

Mid-State helps employers move forward with AI confidently without unnecessary risk.

We support organizations through:

Workforce training and upskilling
Responsible AI and ethics education
Applied AI workshops tailored to business needs
Guidance on safe, appropriate AI use

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Where Is AI Taking Your Business?

Artificial intelligence is an opportunity — but every employer faces different questions about workforce training, risk, and strategy.

By participating in this survey, you’ll help identify what employers need most to adopt AI confidently and responsibly.

10 minutes • Confidential

Take the Employer AI Survey

AI for the Community

AI affects more than technical roles. Mid-State offers accessible learning for professionals, creatives, educators, and community members.

Topics Include:

Applied AI and data fundamentals
AI ethics, deepfakes, and misinformation
AI in creative industries
Environmental and social impacts of AI
AI accessibility and digital usability