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Post Secondary

Mid-Day Meals 10316105

  • 1.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $241.29
  • Experience in producing lunch meals through the use of grills, fryers, ovens and steamers. Service experience includes cafeteria line work and fast food delivery.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/12/2025 –
    11/20/2025
    11/12/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 12 – Nov 20
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Brock Decker
    $241.29
    Post Secondary

    Complex Carbohydrates 10316106

  • 1.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $241.29
  • Identify and prepare a variety of grains, legumes, potatoes, pasta and rice. Learners will create a variety of dishes utilizing complex carbohydrates.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/24/2025 –
    12/04/2025
    11/24/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 24 – Dec 4
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Travis Teska
    $241.29
    Post Secondary

    Baking And Specialty Decorating 10316121

  • 2.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $482.58
  • Creation of baked goods along with high-end decorating techniques are practiced throughout this course. Learners will utilize their creative side as they design and produce attractive presentations.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/24/2025 –
    12/16/2025
    11/24/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 24 – Dec 16
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
    E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    $482.58
    Post Secondary

    Wait Staff Training 10316119

  • 1.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $241.29
  • Explore the art of service and the importance of front of the house work in the culinary program. Learners learn how to properly interact with guests and provide high quality customer service. Examine the proper techniques of table service, obtaining guest orders, interacting with the kitchen staff and creating a professional atmosphere.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    12/08/2025 –
    12/16/2025
    12/08/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Dec 8 – Dec 16
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Travis Teska
    $241.29
    Continuing Education

    Holiday Cookie Cook Off 60316106

  • 0.05 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $50.00
  • This course is a hands on cookie decorating class. Learners will ice, decorate, and enjoy holiday cookies. This course will provide 16 holiday cookies for the learner to decorate, take home and enjoy! Instructor will provide fun designs for the students to practice their skills. This class is a good way to decorate cookies without the mess of decorating.

    2 Course Sections
    2 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #PD001 Fall
    Open
    12/09/2025
    12/09/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Dec 9
    Tuesday
    06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    $50.00
    #PD006 Fall
    Open
    12/17/2025
    12/17/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Dec 17
    Wednesday
    06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    $50.00
    Post Secondary

    Electrical Control Systems And Troubleshooting 50413519

  • 4.00 credits
  • Electricity
  • $686.40
  • Leads learner through the fundamentals of electric motor control. Learner will learn to recognize and draw the symbols and language of motor control, and how to apply these symbols into current industrial format. Learner will also learn to draw and read ladder and wiring diagrams. Learner will be introduced to the logic used in motor control and be required to apply this logic in order to correctly interpret, troubleshoot, design, and wire control circuits.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/05/2026 –
    05/18/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 5 – Jan 12
    Monday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    James Buck
    Jan 5 – Jan 12
    Monday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    James Buck
    Jan 26 – Feb 16
    Monday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    James Buck
    Jan 26 – Feb 16
    Monday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    James Buck
    Mar 2 – May 18
    Monday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    James Buck
    Mar 2 – May 18
    Monday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    James Buck
    $686.40
    Post Secondary

    Programmable Logic Controllers 1 50413512

  • 2.00 credits
  • Electricity
  • $343.20
  • Introduces the fundamentals of the programmable logic controller and its programming software. Learners identify terminology and components, explore functions, analyze logic instructions, interpret ladder logic, and develop basic programming and troubleshooting skills.

    2 Course Sections
    2 Course Sections
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    #02 Spring
    Open
    01/06/2026 –
    03/03/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 6 – Mar 3
    Tuesday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    Marc Martindale
    Jan 6 – Mar 3
    Tuesday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    Marc Martindale
    $343.20
    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/08/2026 –
    03/12/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 8 – Jan 15
    Thursday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    Marc Martindale
    Jan 8 – Jan 15
    Thursday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    Marc Martindale
    Jan 29 – Mar 12
    Thursday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    Marc Martindale
    Jan 29 – Mar 12
    Thursday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    Marc Martindale
    $343.20
    Post Secondary

    Basic Electrical Control Systems 50413523

  • 2.00 credits
  • Electricity
  • $343.20
  • Leads learner through the basic fundamentals of electric motor control. Learner will learn to recognize and draw the basic symbols and language of motor control, and how to apply these symbols into current industrial format. Learner will also learn to read ladder and wiring diagrams. Learner will be introduced to the logic used in motor control and be required to apply this logic in order to correctly interpret and troubleshoot control circuits.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/09/2026 –
    03/06/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 9 – Mar 6
    Friday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    James Buck
    Jan 9 – Mar 6
    Friday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    James Buck
    $343.20
    Post Secondary

    Restaurant Sales And Promotion 10316120

  • 1.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $171.29
  • Examine sales and promotion strategies used in the restaurant industry. Study of attracting new customers, setting prices, developing visually appealing menus and displays, and investigating innovative methods of attracting and keeping customers.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/26/2026 –
    03/26/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 26 – Mar 9
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Brock Decker
    Mar 11 – Mar 25
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Brock Decker
    Mar 26
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Brock Decker
    $171.29
    Post Secondary

    Nutrition 10316107

  • 2.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $482.58
  • Focuses on the six major nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins and water) and how each is used by the body. The planning of well-balanced diets and nutritional analysis of diets are emphasized.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/26/2026 –
    02/12/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 26 – Feb 3
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Travis Teska
    Feb 4 – Feb 12
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Travis Teska
    $482.58
    Post Secondary

    Garde-Manger / Decorative Foods 10316108

  • 2.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $482.58
  • Experience in sanitation, quality standards and methods of food storage. Learners will advance their knife skills as they cut, chop, carve and dice. Additionally, learners will be preparing and presenting cold foods such as soups, meats, cheeses and produce.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/26/2026 –
    03/16/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 26 – Mar 16
    Monday
    08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
    E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    Feb 24
    Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
    E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    $482.58
    Post Secondary

    Gourmet Foods 10316118

  • 3.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $723.87
  • Utilizing the culinary skills learned throughout the program, learners will create high-end foods utilizing a variety of cooking techniques. Emphasis will be on presentation, flavors, cooking skills and time management as learners work in a production environment.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/27/2026 –
    03/12/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 27 – Feb 19
    Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
    E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    Feb 25 – Mar 5
    Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
    E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    Mar 11 – Mar 12
    Thursday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
    E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    $723.87
    Post Secondary

    Protein Identification, Fabrication, And Usage 2 10316133

  • 3.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $723.87
  • Develop advanced learning of carcasses and fabrication techniques that utilize meat to create value added products such as smoked, brined, or cured items in a professional meat laboratory environment. Create and package items for retail sale including cost structures while following established sanitation regulations. This course builds on the techniques and skills learned in PIFU1.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/30/2026 –
    05/15/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 30 – May 15
    Friday
    08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
    D172 - Meat Processing Lab - D Building
    Travis Teska
    Feb 19
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
    D172 - Meat Processing Lab - D Building
    Travis Teska
    Mar 19
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
    D172 - Meat Processing Lab - D Building
    Travis Teska
    Apr 30
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
    D172 - Meat Processing Lab - D Building
    Travis Teska
    May 7
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
    D172 - Meat Processing Lab - D Building
    Travis Teska
    $723.87
    Post Secondary

    Soup & Stock Production 10316109

  • 2.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $482.58
  • Introduces the preparation of clear, cream, puree and specialty soups. Learners will prepare basic stocks and soups. Additionally learners will evaluate convenience soups and stocks for quality and cost.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    02/16/2026 –
    03/12/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Feb 16 – Mar 9
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Brock Decker
    Mar 11 – Mar 12
    Thursday, Wednesday
    08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Brock Decker
    $482.58
    Post Secondary

    Electrical Skill Development 50413508

  • 2.00 credits
  • Electricity
  • $343.20
  • Introduces the apprentice to the layout and purpose of the National Electric Code. It also strives to teach the apprentice proper methodology to research a code question and correctly interpret what they are reading. Various examples in the textbook and activity sheets help guide the apprentice through this process.  Apprentices will research the structure of the National Electric Code and define the requirements of the code that are common to all electrical installations and electrical codes applicable to the trade.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/10/2026 –
    05/05/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 10 – May 5
    Tuesday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    James Buck
    Mar 10 – May 5
    Tuesday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    James Buck
    $343.20
    Post Secondary

    Meat & Fish Essentials 10316110

  • 3.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $723.87
  • Identify fish, meat or poultry by carcass, primal, sub primal and fabricated cuts of meat. Learners will explore the use of fish, meats and poultry by comparing both yield grades and quality grades. Hands-on meat fabrication, meat grinding, meat smoking and sausage making will be explored.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/16/2026 –
    04/23/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 16 – Mar 25
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Travis Teska
    Apr 6 – Apr 23
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Travis Teska
    $723.87
    Post Secondary

    Restaurant Operations 2 10316126

  • 2.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $337.58
  • Expand on the skills of Restaurant Operations while applying costing, menu development, and management skills. Learners will work in a restaurant setting for the entirety of this class experiencing the day to day challenges found in food service.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/17/2026 –
    05/14/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 17 – May 14
    Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
    E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    $337.58
    Post Secondary

    Transformers & Motors 50413518

  • 2.00 credits
  • Electricity
  • $343.20
  • Introduces the Industrial Electrician Apprentice to the basic concepts of single and three-phase transformers. The course will cover transformer theory, turns, current and voltage ratios as well as proper connections and use of various transformers. In addition, this course is designed to give the Industrial Electrician Apprentice the knowledge required by industry to maintain electric motors and generators.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/18/2026 –
    05/13/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 18 – May 13
    Wednesday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    James Buck
    Mar 18 – May 13
    Wednesday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    James Buck
    $343.20
    Post Secondary

    Process Measurement 50413505

  • 2.00 credits
  • Electricity
  • $343.20
  • Apprentices will learn to describe and explain the make-up of an automatic control loop, the function of each of the control loop elements and the terms used to describe the loop performance and characteristics, perform mathematical functions associated with offset math and apply the concepts to common signaling systems use used in process control systems. Course will examine the principles, methods and devices used to measure flows, temperatures, pressures, levels, and densities in various industrial process applications. Course will explore common methods and types of equipment used to measure chemical components of a material or stream.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/19/2026 –
    05/14/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 19 – May 14
    Thursday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    Marc Martindale
    Mar 19 – May 14
    Thursday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    Marc Martindale
    $343.20
    Post Secondary

    International Cuisine 10316125

  • 2.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $482.58
  • Explores various international cuisines in a professional foodservice setting. Learners will plan menus, prepare and produce the various cuisines and serve.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/23/2026 –
    05/19/2026
    03/28/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 23 – May 18
    Monday
    08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
    E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    May 19
    Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
    E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    $482.58
    Post Secondary

    Menu Planning, Management And Design 10316112

  • 1.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $171.29
  • Plan and prepare menus for a variety of food operations and budgets. Projects will include designing, pricing and menu analysis.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    04/06/2026 –
    04/30/2026
    03/28/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Apr 6 – Apr 23
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Travis Teska
    Apr 27 – Apr 30
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Travis Teska
    $171.29
    Post Secondary

    Culinary Skills Project 10316128

  • 1.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $241.29
  • Assess the learner on skills learned throughout the first year of the Culinary Arts program.  The learner will complete various culinary and sanitation skills in a timed environment.  

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Spring
    Open
    05/04/2026 –
    05/14/2026
    03/28/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    May 4 – May 14
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Travis Teska
    $241.29

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