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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November 2

National Author's Day

November 4

Guided Meditation Practice - 12:00 p.m.

November 4

Financial Aid Nights

NTC News

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Oct 23, 2020

NTC Announces Virtual Open House, Waives Application Fees

(WAUSAU, Wis.) – Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is pleased to announce a Virtual Open House event that runs from Thursday, October 29 – Friday, October 30, 2020. This free community event will utilize Zoom technology to connect participants to faculty and staff who can answer questions or help participants explore program options.

Virtual Open House - Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30 Live on Zoom

Oct 6, 2020

NTC and Midwest Community College Partners Joins Forces with NRCS; Sign National MOU

(WASHINGTON D.C.) – The United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) is partnering with Northcentral Technical College (NTC) and eight Midwest community colleges to support hands-on student learning in the field, to develop future conservation-minded farmers and ranchers, and to cultivate more graduates interested in pursuing careers with NRCS.

Oct 5, 2020

There’s Still Time to Start Your Education with NTC’s Late Start Options

(WAUSAU, Wis.) – It’s not too late to begin college this fall. Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is proud to offer late start courses and programs that students can begin now through November. Students who are looking to take their first step, or next step, in higher education still have the opportunity to get started this semester.

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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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While You’re Here

As the College that Cares, we want to welcome you to our campus community. While you’re here, we hope that you can enjoy the many services and amenities that are available to our students, staff and guests.

Campus Store

Buy NTC merchandise, masks, school supplies and more.
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Campus Cafe

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Maps & Parking

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Free WiFi

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