Stout Polytechnic and Xcel highlight industry partnerships and workforce needs

Aug 21, 2026

UW Stout Polytechnic and Xcel Energy outlined close campus–industry collaborations, proposed labs and competency‑based learning to meet employer demand, and described company investments and hiring of UW graduates.

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Chancellor Catherine Frank said UW Stout Polytechnic is developing degree pathways and applied lab infrastructure to meet employer demand in advanced manufacturing, energy engineering and industrial AI. She requested budget support for an applied AI innovations lab and an advanced computing lab focused on quantum and high‑performance computing.

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