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Northcentral Technical College Secures $3.2 Million Federal Investment for Firefighter/Paramedic Apprenticeship Program

February 12, 2026
(WAUSAU, Wis.) – Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is pleased to announce that $3,207,000 in federal funding has been awarded to support the North Central Wisconsin Firefighter/Paramedic Apprenticeship Program at the request of Senator Tammy Baldwin. The funding is included in H.R. 7148, the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026,” which was signed into law Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
NTC EMS Program Director Will Isham

NTC EMS Program Director Will Isham Named 2025 Educator of the Year, Leads Innovative Growth in Paramedic Program

February 10, 2026
When Will Isham talks about the Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic program at Northcentral Technical College (NTC), he doesn’t start with data or metrics; his focus is on people – students balancing jobs and families and rural communities wondering who will answer the call in an emergency.
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Northcentral Technical College Announces Fall 2025 Graduates

February 9, 2026
(WAUSAU, Wis.) – Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is pleased to announce the following students were awarded diplomas during the fall 2025 term:
Dr. Emily Stuckenbruck and Dr. Darren Ackley

Northcentral Technical College Names Chief Operating Officer, Vice President for Learning

February 2, 2026
(WAUSAU, Wis.) – Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is pleased to name Dr. Darren Ackley as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Dr. Emily Stuckenbruck as Provost & Vice President for Learning.
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Northcentral Technical College Earns National Workforce Training Excellence Recognition

January 21, 2026
(WAUSAU, Wis.) – Northcentral Technical College (NTC) has been named as one of the top training colleges in North America by the Learning Resources Network (LERN), the leading association in continuing education and workforce development. NTC is one of only 11 colleges in North America to receive this recognition. The award honors the work of NTC’s Workforce Training + Professional Development team, which works with employers to deliver customized training solutions, technical assistance and…
Madeleine (left), Maxwell (middle), and Lori (right) Helke at NTC's Fall 2025 Pinning Ceremony

A Family Tradition: The Helke’s Connection to NTC’s Nursing Program

January 6, 2026
For Lori, Madeleine and Maxwell Helke, nursing is more than just a job; it’s a profound passion they all share. 
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Community Research Shows Strong Trust and Support for Northcentral Technical College

December 17, 2025
(WAUSAU, Wis.) – Northcentral Technical College (NTC) continues to earn high marks for trust, quality and community impact, according to findings from the 2025 Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Perceptions Study conducted in May and June.
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Wisconsin Technical College Consortium Launches Statewide AI Training Initiative with Microsoft

December 16, 2025
(WAUSAU, Wis.) – Today, a consortium of Wisconsin Technical College System institutions — Northcentral Technical College, Lakeshore College, Gateway Technical College, Moraine Park Technical College, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Western Technical College, Northwood Technical College and Mid-State Technical College — announced a new initiative to bring high-quality artificial intelligence (AI) training to educators,…
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NTC Presents on AI Integration in Higher Education at National Conference, EDUCAUSE

November 12, 2025
(WAUSAU, Wis.) – Northcentral Technical College (NTC) was recently selected to present on AI integration in teaching and learning at EDUCAUSE, a national conference in Nashville, Tenn. The annual conference is developed for higher education IT leaders, academic innovators and faculty advancing digital transformation in teaching and learning.
Two students hold up their project as part of NTC's first cohort of floor installation technician certificate

NTC Celebrates First Graduating Class of the Floor Installation Technician Certificate Program

November 12, 2025
Earlier this fall, Northcentral Technical College (NTC) celebrated the successful completion of its first cohort of the Floor Installation Technician Certificate, a 15-week intensive program designed to meet urgent workforce needs in the floor covering industry.