“It’s just nice to have a support system within friends, family and a lot of the instructors who are there to help you and help you grow. It’s a really, really, really supportive program.”

“Don’t be shy and communicate with people. Everyone’s in the same boat. Everyone’s there to help and learn. It’s your education; ask for help if you need it.”

“What I will remember most fondly about my time at NTC was the camaraderie of the classrooms and the personability of the instructors. The instructors were beyond friendly, sharing jokes and laughter, always looking to answer questions and always understanding of what a student was dealing with or how a student felt about something.”

“I first started here at the NTC Alternative High School, then continued with two years of college before life took me in a different direction. Ten years later, I returned to finish what I started, and NTC was still here, ready to support me every step of the way. It’s been incredible to be part of a school community that truly cares and never forgets its students.”

“I was able to gain confidence in myself, and I learned how to believe in the little parts of myself that no one else did. I gave myself a chance and really made a difference.”