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K–12 report: Mid State sees rise in dual credit, 20% high-school transition rate and expanding youth apprenticeships

Mid State Technical College District Board of Directors · February 16, 2026
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Summary

Board heard that Mid State’s K–12 initiatives increased dual-credit participation by 25% (2022–2025), achieved a 20% high-school transition rate (up 3 points), generated over $2 million in tuition savings for high school students, and served 90 youth apprentices across seven high schools.

The board received the K–12 annual report from Jackie Esselman and was introduced to Patrick Neuwenfeld, the college’s new director of K–12 relations.

Jackie told the board Mid State’s focused strategy raised the high-school transition rate to 20% (a 3-point increase from the prior year) and described the class of 2025 direct-admission numbers: 1,806 students accepted to Mid…

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