Northcentral Technical College

Career Passion

Tom Nienow discovered his career passion at NTC after returning home from a four-year college that wasn’t the right fit.

Finding Fulfillment

When Tracy Hoefs left the small town of Wisconsin Rapids to pursue a physics degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he had no idea that his academic journey would lead him to Northcentral Technical College (NTC) over 30 years later.

Employed Before Graduation

More students are employed before crossing the graduation stage at Northcentral Technical College (NTC), including IT - Software Developer student, Tanner Champine.

Affordable

$425,000

in scholarships awarded annually + affordable tuition make NTC the smart choice.

Employable

95%

of graduates available for employment are employed within a year of graduation.

Transferable

400+

transfer agreements with 50+ University of Wisconsin and private college partners.

The College That Cares

Your Future Starts Here

At NTC, you will gain the skills and confidence to prepare for a successful career, and a successful future, while under the guidance of our caring and committed faculty and staff.

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Programs

We have 190+ program offerings including two-year associate degrees that combine technical skills with general education, one- and two-year technical diplomas that provide concentrated hands-on-learning, and short-term certificates to improve job skills.

Individual Courses

Whether you’re looking for a single course with transfer opportunities, a continuing education class to maintain certification or a professional development course to improve your job-related skills, we have you covered.

Conferences, Seminars, and Workshops

Our conferences, seminars, and workshops can help you develop your skills while networking with others in your profession. These events are led by industry experts to provide you with a high quality learning experience.

We may be over 100 years old but the facilities at each of our campus locations reflect modern aesthetics and state of the art technology. Visit us in person or explore our interactive virtual tour.

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Upcoming Events

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August 5

Drop In & Doodle

August 6

Generational Synergy in the Workplace: Virtual Workshop

August 12

NTC Esports Info Session

NTC News

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Jul 22, 2020

NTC Expands Liberal Arts Guaranteed Transfer Classes in Preparation for Fall 2020 and Offers First Class Free*

(WAUSAU, Wis.) – As students and parents weigh their college options for the fall 2020 semester, Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is expanding intro-level classes that are part of the College’s Liberal Arts Transfer program so students can begin or continue their UW degree locally.

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Jul 17, 2020

NTC Foundation Awards Student Scholarships Totaling Over $300,000

(WAUSAU, Wis.) – The Northcentral Technical College (NTC) Foundation is pleased to award nearly 500 scholarships totaling over $300,000 to students who will be pursuing higher education at NTC during the Fall 2020 term. The following local students were recently awarded scholarships to help them finance their education while pursuing their dreams:

NTC student and scholarship recipient, Cassie Lambrecht, shows her gratitude for receiving a scholarship while attending NTC.

Jul 10, 2020

NTC and USDA-NRCS Partner to Advance Agricultural Innovation

(WAUSAU, Wis.) – Northcentral Technical College (NTC) and eight additional colleges in the Community College Alliance for Agriculture Advancement (C2A3) will receive $529,924.48 over the course of the next four years as part of a cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS).

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Featured Academic Offerings

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Liberal Arts Transfer Associate Degree

The Liberal Arts Transfer program serves students who wish to earn an associate in arts (AA) or associate in science (AS) degree and/or who intend to transfer to a four-year university.

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Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree

The Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree program is perfect for those with a desire to build the roads, highways, airports and utility solutions of tomorrow. Learners will be fully prepared to support Civil Engineers in the delivery of projects.

New & Upcoming Programs

At NTC, we seek to provide an education that is meaningful and relevant to you. That’s why we strive to create new programs that meet learner, business and market needs.

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