A new statewide articulation agreement between the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay and participating institutions within the Wisconsin Technical College System aims to create more opportunities for those who hope to become teachers.
Under the expanded agreement, and beginning in fall 2026, graduates of the Foundations of Teacher Education associate degree program at eligible WTCS colleges throughout the state can now transfer 60 credits as a block into the education major at UW-Green Bay.
“The ongoing collaboration with our technical college partners is an incredible benefit to students and the region,” said Kate Burns, provost and vice chancellor for UW-Green Bay Academic Affairs. “Our communities need more teachers, and a seamless transfer pathway makes the pursuit of teaching both accessible and achievable. This directly reflects our access mission and our belief that every student deserves the opportunity to rise to their full potential.”
According to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 66.6% of educator preparation program completers go on to work in Wisconsin public schools, and only 55.6% remain in the classroom by their seventh year.
“UW-Green Bay continues to be an excellent transfer partner for NWTC students across a variety of programs, and this agreement creates a clear and affordable pathway for those who want to become teachers while staying in Northeast Wisconsin,” said NWTC President Kristen Raney. “By helping more students complete their bachelor’s degrees and enter the profession locally, we’re strengthening the educator pipeline and supporting the long-term needs of our schools and communities.”
For Lakeshore College, this agreement builds on the success of the FORWARD program, a collaboration between Lakeshore and UW-Green Bay giving both nursing and education majors the ability to begin their education in these in-demand fields and stay close to home for their entire journey.
FoTE graduates transferring into UW–Green Bay benefit from:
- Lower overall degree costs by beginning at a technical college
- No course-by-course evaluations, reducing confusion and delays
- Direct entry into a high-quality teacher preparation program
- Access to a growing regional and statewide teacher network
Students completing the Education major at UW–Green Bay will graduate with a bachelor of science in education and be eligible for K–9 licensure.
