Wood Technology Center of Excellence

Located in Antigo, Wisconsin, NTC’s Wood Technology Center of Excellence is a one-of-a-kind, 27,000 square foot facility dedicated to preparing students for careers in the forest products and woodworking industry. Through a combination of cutting-edge technology and industry-driven curriculum, our graduates are ready for a field that boasts over one million jobs nationwide.

Our students have access to $1.5 million worth of state-of-the-art design software and manufacturing equipment, allowing them to learn about product design and engineering, quality assurance, material science, manufacturing and sales.

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Home of the NTC Sawmill

The NTC Sawmill is a state-of-the-art modern lumber manufacturing facility, created to help train students in the latest technologies, safety practices and career skills in the lumber industry. The NTC Sawmill is the only commercial scale training sawmill in the United States.

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Wide-angle view of Northcentral Technical College’s sawmill facility, showcasing a large yellow Cleereman bandsaw, green conveyors, and integrated log scanning and control systems.

Post-Secondary Programs

Explore the post-secondary programs offered at the Wood Technology of Excellence:

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Continuing Education Offerings

The Wood Technology Center of Excellence isn’t used exclusively for our academic programs. The facility also acts as a hub for high-quality, industry based training sessions for leading wood manufacturing companies. When a training need is identified, we develop a customized session and then bring in the right industry experts to facilitate it.

For more information on NTC’s current Continuing Education courses or to schedule a training, please contact Logan Wells at 715.623.7601, Ext. 7794 or wells@ntc.edu.

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Certificate Programs

These unique certificates prepare learners for hands-on, in-demand positions within the hardwood lumber industry and will help launch you into a life-long, rewarding career.

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Industrial Courses

These hands-on workshops provide those in the wood industry with the training needed to advance their skills. When a training need is identified, we develop a customized session and then bring in the right industry experts to facilitate it. Examples of trainings include: GLKDA Kiln Drying, Moulder Set-Up and Knife Grinding, Hardwood Log Grading and Scaling, and more.

A student inspects his end table inside the Wood Technology Center of Excellence.

Community Woods Courses

Create your own furniture pieces and other wood products alongside our expert instructors during these hands-on, project oriented courses.

Upcoming Events

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June 3 Portable Sawmill Clinic

June 16 Fitting Band Saws

June 17 LSLA Hardwood Lumber Grading Short Course