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Northcentral Technical College Awarded Federal Grant to Support Wisconsin Miner Safety

November 11, 2025
(WAUSAU, Wis.) – Northcentral Technical College’s (NTC) Workforce Training + Professional Development division has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration to enhance safety across Wisconsin’s mining industry.
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Northcentral Technical College to Host Free Estate Planning Workshop

November 4, 2025
(WAUSAU, Wis.) – Northcentral Technical College (NTC) will partner with Judicare Legal Aid to host a free estate planning workshop. The workshop will be held at NTC’s Wausau campus on Wednesday, November 19 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in room E102. The event is free and open to the public.
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The Aspen Institute Names Northcentral Technical College as a Top 200 U.S. Community College Eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize

October 28, 2025
Today, the Aspen Institute named Northcentral Technical College (NTC) as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges.
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Northcentral Technical College Opens Community Safety Simulation Center

October 7, 2025
(WAUSAU, Wis.) – Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is pleased to announce the Community Safety Simulation Center (CSSC), located at NTC’s Public Safety Center of Excellence (1603 Champagne St., Merrill, WI 54452).
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Antigo Campus Open House and Free Pancake Breakfast

October 6, 2025
(ANTIGO, Wis.) – Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is pleased to announce a Community Open House and Free Pancake Breakfast at the Antigo Campus (312 Forrest Ave., Antigo, WI 54409) on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Great Lakes Timber Association, and will run until noon.
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Northcentral Technical College to Host College Goal Wisconsin FAFSA Completion Event

October 3, 2025
(WAUSAU, Wis.) – Northcentral Technical College (NTC) will host a College Goal Wisconsin event on Monday, November 3, at 6 p.m. at the Wausau campus. This free event is open to students and families who need assistance completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - the federally required form for those seeking financial aid, including grants and loans.
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Flexibility of Online Program Helps an Indiana Father Reach His Dreams

August 18, 2025
Nine years ago, Greg Wiesemann was clocking long hours working at a warehouse in Northwest Indiana. He did not go to college after high school and was doing what he needed to do to support his family.
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Spring 2025 President’s List for Outstanding Academic Achievement

July 24, 2025
(WAUSAU, Wis.) – Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is pleased to announce the President’s List for outstanding academic achievement for the spring 2025 term. The following students enrolled in a post-secondary program, earned a 3.75 grade point average or above and successfully completed a minimum of six credits during the spring term.
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New Programs This Fall

July 16, 2025
(WAUSAU, Wis.) – Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is pleased to announce several new industry-driven programs that begin during the fall 2025 semester. NTC students can select from five new degrees that have been created in response to growing job market needs and feedback from local employers.
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Fire Academy Introduces High School Students to Life-Saving Profession

July 16, 2025
In the fall of 2024, Northcentral Technical College (NTC) launched a new academy – one that gave high school juniors and seniors a head start in serving their communities through life-saving careers, offering students a rigorous and hands-on introduction to emergency services.