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Stepping Into the Community: NTC Employees Give Back in Dozens of Ways

September 11, 2026
Picking up trash left behind by boaters and anglers on a lake in Merrill. Washing trucks for a volunteer fire department. Sewing a quilt, packing meals, clearing trails, stuffing folders and playing bingo with nursing home residents.
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Northcentral Technical College to Host Senior Nights

September 9, 2026
WAUSAU, Wis. (September 9, 2026) — Northcentral Technical College (NTC) invites high school seniors and their families to Senior Night at each regional campus throughout October and November. This event is designed to help students and families prepare for life after high school and explore the many pathways available at NTC.
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Northcentral Technical College to Host Parent Night September 30

August 31, 2026
WAUSAU, Wis. (August 31, 2026) — Northcentral Technical College (NTC) invites parents and students in grades 9 through 11 to Parent Night @ NTC on Wednesday, September 30 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the NTC Wausau campus. This event is designed to help families discover opportunities that can enhance the high school experience and support career exploration.
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New Programs for Fall 2026

August 28, 2026
WAUSAU, Wis. (August 28, 2026) — Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is pleased to announce several new industry-driven programs that begin during the fall 2026 semester. Learners can begin two new degrees that have been created in response to growing job market needs and feedback from local employers.
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Yes, Wisconsin Loves Its Technical Colleges. And for Good Reason

August 24, 2026
WAUSAU, Wis. (August 21, 2026) — A recent report questioned Wisconsin's continued investment in technical colleges. For the students, employers and communities served by Northcentral Technical College (NTC), the answer is simple: technical colleges deliver results.
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A New Model for Higher Education in North Central Wisconsin

August 11, 2026
When Samyris Thao decided she wanted to become a nurse, she didn't want to leave Wausau. She wanted to stay close to her family, continue helping care for her younger siblings and earn a degree that would prepare her for a meaningful career. Fortunately, she didn't have to choose between those priorities.
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Growing a Story: NTC Graduate Turns Life on the Farm Into Book for Young Readers

August 10, 2026
Mary Kluck, a 2024 graduate of Northcentral Technical College, recently became a published author. But her book, “Welcome to My Farm,” started long before it was ever printed on a page.
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Spring 2026 Graduates

July 27, 2026
WAUSAU, Wis. (June 2026) — Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is pleased to announce the following students were awarded diplomas during the spring 2026 term:
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NTC To Host “The Final Countdown” Enrollment Event August 5

July 20, 2026
WAUSAU, Wis. (July 20, 2026) — Northcentral Technical College (NTC) invites students planning to start college this fall to The Final Countdown enrollment event on Wednesday, August 5 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the NTC Wausau campus. The event is designed to help future students complete their enrollment in a single visit before the fall semester begins.
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Lineup for Film, Farm and Culture Fest of Wausau

July 13, 2026
WAUSAU, Wis. (July 13, 2026) — Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is pleased to announce the lineup for the 2026 Film, Farm and Culture Fest of Wausau (FFCFW).