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Grinding Machines For Machine Trades Apprentice 50420719

0.50 credits

Machine Shop

$100.80

This course focuses on the terminology, construction and operations of grinding machines in the metal-working industry. Be aware that in-depth information regarding cutting tools, hardware and hand tools will be addressed in their own courses. Efforts should be made to reference information found in other courses in order to assist the apprentice in the application and assimilation of information. This course instructs apprentices in the use of traditional grinding machines and the attachments and accessories frequently encountered in manufacturing operations that use common grinding processes.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/06/2026 – 02/17/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 6 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 11:00 AM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Jan 20 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 11:00 AM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Feb 3 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 11:00 AM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Feb 17 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 11:00 AM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke	$100.80

Turning Machines For Machine Trades Apprentice 50420716

0.50 credits

Machine Shop

$100.80

This course will acquaint the apprentice with the terminology, methods, and operations for turning machines used in the metal-working industry. Apprentices will learn to perform calculations needed to operate turning machines including speed and feed calculations. Apprentices will make calculations necessary to setup a turning machine for screw threads and taper operations.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/06/2026 – 02/17/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 6 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Jan 20 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Feb 3 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Feb 17 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke	$100.80

CNC Operations For Machine Tool Trades Apprentice 50420733

1.00 credits

Machine Shop

$201.60

Apprentices will examine CNC related operations and safety. Course competencies include classifying types of equipment, comparing CNC tooling, setup, and work holding operations. Additional CNC programming skill development is included in the course. CNC controls and communications are explored as well.

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CNC Programming And Planning For Machine Trade Apprentice 50420724

1.00 credits

Machine Shop

$201.60

This course is a classroom introduction to CNC programming for apprentices, with a focus on CNC turning and milling centers. Apprentices will create setup sheets, develop tool lists, calculate speeds and feeds, assign tool offsets and write CNC programs.

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Mathematics For The Machine Trade 50420711

1.00 credits

Machine Shop

$157.85

This course provides applied mathematics instruction from a review of basic arithmetic; basic algebra; applications, based on geometry; right triangle trigonometry, oblique angle trigonometry and compound angles.

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Safety For Machine Trades Apprentices 50420710

0.25 credits

Machine Shop

$43.21

Course competencies examine safe work practices for machinists, tool and die makers and related trades. Apprentices will explore industrial safety standards; personal protective equipment; machine guards and protective devices; MSDS and chemical safety; electrical hazards, and more. Course relates 5S concepts to safe work practices and trade work processes.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/14/2026 – 05/06/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 14 Wednesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Jan 28 Wednesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke	$43.21

Advanced CNC Machining Centers 1 32420116

3.00 credits

Machine Shop

$645.12

Apply machining concepts to produce parts non-traditional CNC equipment. Learners will learn how to set-up, program, and produce parts on a number of multi-axis machines, both milling and turning, along with a Wire EDM machine.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 02/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 – Feb 19 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 07:00 AM - 01:50 PM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block Jan 26 – Feb 19 Thursday 07:00 AM - 09:50 AM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	$645.12

Meeting Facilitation 10116100

1.00 credits

Human Resources

$171.29

Examines characteristics of effective meetings and meeting preparation management by exploring planning fundamentals, comparing technology and distance meeting considerations, and evaluating best practices. In addition to designing a mock meeting and modeling appropriate meeting facilitation strategies, learners will have the opportunity to add LinkedIn Learning certificates to their portfolio.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online John Burgess	$171.29

Total Rewards 10116101

3.00 credits

Human Resources

$503.87

Examines what Total Rewards means to an organization and to its employees. Compare tangible and intangible benefits – which includes compensation, benefits, work-life balance practices, and performance and talent management. Learners will explore balancing offering an attractive total rewards package for employees, while being strategic for the organization.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Cher Vink	$503.87

Talent Acquisition 10116102

3.00 credits

Human Resources

$503.87

Analyzes Talent Acquisition by exploring components of effective staffing, including employment brand, employment law, researching labor markets and understanding technology used in the recruitment process. Then, learners will work through the selection process starting with examining placement, selection predictors and the legality around selection tests, the use of background tests and medical examinations before finishing with the final job offer. Learners will have the opportunity to work through case studies to help build working knowledge and confidence in effective staffing and selection.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Cher Vink	$503.87

Employment Law 10116103

3.00 credits

Human Resources

$503.87

Examines the key employment laws and regulations that are important to an organization and to its employees. By the end this course, learners will be able to identify key U.S. laws in compensation, benefits, employee relations, employment opportunity, and job safety and health.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Tom Wendt	$503.87

Human Resource Analytics 10116105

2.00 credits

Human Resources

$337.58

Examines HR analytics from forming a hypothesis through analyzing data, to communicating and evaluating findings. Learners will practice utilizing analytics to make data-informed decisions about organizational interventions.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Angela Hupf	$337.58

Introduction to Human Resource Management 10116107

3.00 credits

Human Resources

$503.87

Introduces students to the field of human resource management and explores its role in supporting employees and business success. Students will engage with real-world HR scenarios, discover career paths, and gain foundational knowledge in HR functions. Designed to excite and inspire, this course provides a preview of what students will explore in depth throughout the Human Resource Management program.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Cher Vink	$503.87

Employee Relations 10116104

3.00 credits

Human Resources

$503.87

Examines the role HR plays in responding to employees’ need for safe, secure, rewarding workplace. Learners will evaluate risk management and worker protection strategies, identify employee rights and responsibilities and analyze labor relations through a series of situational and reflective assessments.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Cher Vink	$503.87

Human Resource Capstone 10116106

3.00 credits

Human Resources

$503.87

Provides students with the opportunity to synthesize and apply knowledge gained throughout the Human Resources program. Students develop an integrated HR strategy and demonstrate competency across workforce planning, talent development, total rewards, employment law, and employee relations. Through a final project and reflective work, students evaluate the effectiveness of HR strategies and prepare for transition into the workforce.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Cher Vink	$503.87

Introduction To Machine Shop 10420131

2.00 credits

Machine Shop

$430.08

Apply and learn operation of mills, lathes, drilling, grinding and general metal fabrication. This course is designed to give the learner the theory and hands-on training leading to the ability to work safely in a shop. Individual part fabricating and precision measurement are covered.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/29/2026 – 05/21/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 29 – May 21 Thursday 11:00 AM - 02:30 PM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	$430.08

Machine Tool Internship 32420118

1.00 credits

Machine Shop

$171.29

Work with companies within the area to gain real work experience with companies approved be the instructor. Competencies may include, but not limited to, working on manual machines, CNC machines, Metrology, and programming.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/30/2026 – 05/22/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 30 – May 22 Friday 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM H122 - Trades Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	$171.29

Cut-oFF Machines For Machine Trades Apprentice 50420720

0.25 credits

Machine Shop

$50.40

This course will acquaint the apprentice with the basic types of cutoff machines used in industry, cutoff machine applications, cutoff machine tooling, and cutoff machine safety.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	02/11/2026 – 02/25/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Feb 11 Wednesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Feb 25 Wednesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke	$50.40

Advanced CNC Machining Centers 2 32420117

3.00 credits

Machine Shop

$645.12

Optimizes machining concepts to produce parts non-traditional CNC equipment. This course will teach the learner to machine more complex parts, hold closer tolerances, add skills which can increase efficiency while using alternative machining methods.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	02/24/2026 – 03/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Feb 24 – Mar 19 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 07:00 AM - 01:50 PM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block Feb 24 – Mar 19 Thursday 07:00 AM - 10:50 AM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	$645.12

Drilling Machines For Machine Trades Apprentice 50420718

0.50 credits

Machine Shop

$100.80

This course focuses on the terminology, construction and operations of drilling machines in the metal-working industry. Be aware that in-depth information regarding cutting tools, hardware and hand tools will be addressed in their own courses. Efforts should be made to reference information found in other courses in order to assist the apprentice in the application and assimilation of information.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/03/2026 – 05/12/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 3 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 11:00 AM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Mar 17 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 11:00 AM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Apr 14 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 11:00 AM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Apr 28 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 11:00 AM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke May 12 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 11:00 AM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke	$100.80

Machine Tool Apprenticeship Greening Competencies - Sage Project 50420732

0.50 credits

Machine Shop

$100.80

Identify recyclable material, in both the solid and liquid form, and understand why these materials need to be recycled and how to properly recycle these materials. Demonstrate the understanding of the information found on SDS documentation and the concept behind the 5's system. Learner will also demonstrate the ability to plan out a job in an efficient and cost effective manner.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/03/2026 – 05/12/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 3 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Mar 17 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Apr 14 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Apr 28 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke May 12 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke	$100.80

Milling Machines For Machine Trades Apprentice 50420717

0.50 credits

Machine Shop

$100.80

This course related instruction on the basic principles of vertical and horizontal milling machines for the machine tool apprentice. Instruction includes safety, basic parts and functions of the machines, work holding devices, tooling requirements, and feeds and speeds.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/11/2026 – 05/06/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 11 Wednesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Mar 25 Wednesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Apr 8 Wednesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Apr 22 Wednesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke May 6 Wednesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke	$100.80

Precision Machining Processes 1 32420114

3.00 credits

Machine Shop

$645.12

Optimize proficiency development in the application of tooling and processes on the engine lathe, vertical milling machine and surface grinder. Manufacture parts to print specifications while developing problem solving skills. Basic Tool & Die concepts will be utilized during this course.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/23/2026 – 04/30/2026	03/28/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 23 – Apr 30 Monday, Wednesday 07:00 AM - 01:50 PM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block Mar 23 – Apr 30 Tuesday 09:00 AM - 01:50 PM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block Mar 23 – Apr 30 Thursday 09:00 AM - 10:50 AM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	$645.12

Metallurgy 32420119

1.00 credits

Machine Shop

$215.04

Develop knowledge in science of metals and alloys. The crystalline structure and microstructure of metals and their effect on the properties of metals are studied. Prime consideration is given to heat treatment operations dealing with ferrous metals. Explore non-destructive testing of different metals along with destructive testing methods.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/24/2026 – 05/21/2026	03/28/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 24 – May 21 Thursday, Tuesday 07:00 AM - 08:50 AM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	$215.04

Precision Machining Processes 2 32420115

2.00 credits

Machine Shop

$430.08

Apply machining concepts to produce parts within an assembly using precision machines. Learners will need to job plan the process in order to produce the parts in an efficient manner.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	05/04/2026 – 05/21/2026	03/28/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	May 4 – May 21 Monday, Wednesday 07:00 AM - 01:50 PM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block May 4 – May 21 Tuesday 09:00 AM - 01:50 PM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block May 4 – May 21 Thursday 09:00 AM - 10:50 AM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	$430.08