Contact:
Susan Ryman
Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator
Phone: 715.803.1192
Email: ryman@ntc.edu

October 21, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
MERRILL RESIDENTS SEEKING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

 
(Merrill, WI) – Since July 1, 2009, nearly 180 Merrill residents have participated in the free basic educational opportunities offered at the Northcentral Technical College (NTC) Learning Center/Merrill Adult Diploma Academy.

The partnership between NTC and the Merrill Adult Diploma Academy provides instruction for adults who want to complete a high school diploma or study for the GED/HSED. Instruction is also available for adults to increase basic skills in reading, writing, math, and computer basics for college entrance, employment, or self-improvement.

“The NTC Merrill Learning Center has been an important part of my schooling for the completion of my GED. I have found this facility such a great benefit towards the learning of my courses, through the great teachers that I have worked with here, always there to help whenever I had problems understanding,” stated Marilyn Schmidt, NTC Learning Center student. “I personally have had great success with their type of learning instruction and one-on-one help.”

Those seeking employment can get help at the academy writing cover letters, resumes, and practicing mock interviews. A job seeking-skills course will be offered December 1, 3, 8, and 9 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The NTC Learning Center/Merrill Adult Diploma Academy is located at 1101A North Mill Street and is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. All services are provided FREE of charge.

Call the Merrill Adult Diploma Academy at 715.536.1431 for additional information contact or to register for the Job Seeking skills course.
 
Northcentral Technical College (www.NTC.edu ) is north central Wisconsins premier two-year college of choice and is a resource for all district residents. It provides individuals, organizations and businesses with quality skills training in a wide range of programs designed to build a competitive, technologically advanced workforce in todays rapidly changing global environment. NTC has seven convenient locations including the Wausau central campus, plus regional facilities in Antigo, Medford, Merrill, Phillips, Spencer and Wittenberg.