“As a person in long-term recovery, the opportunity to come back and use my lived experience and combine it with my education was incredibly empowering, and the support that I received from the faculty here was just incredible.”

“My professional identity and my confidence is really what grew the most, and I think it’s because in the nursing program, they really are shaping you to not just be a good nurse but a good person.”

“Throughout my time here at NTC, I think that my leadership is what grew the most because I took a role within our honor society, and I also was a team captain for some of our intramural sports.”

“I worked the [IT] Help Desk and with the cyber security specialists on campus, and it really helped with a career change in giving me the tools and knowledge I need to succeed.”

“What I will remember most fondly about my time at NTC is the individual growth I experienced and the connections I made with my instructors. Their support and guidance were invaluable, helping me navigate my educational journey and achieve my goals.”