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Northcentral Technical College

At Northcentral Technical College (NTC), you will gain the skills and confidence to prepare for a successful career, and a successful future, while under the guidance of our caring and committed faculty and staff. The College offers over 190 programs, with many credits transferring to Wisconsin’s four-year public and private colleges, creating a seamless path for lifelong learning. Students may also begin their UW degree at NTC through a Liberal Arts partnership with Madison College.

Graduates

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93%

of graduates are employed within one year following graduation

Scholarships

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$581500

in scholarships are awarded annually

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Admissions Requirements

Start your admission to Northcentral Technical College with a few simple steps. Contact the admissions representatives at the college with any questions and for assistance along the way.

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Northcentral Experience

At NTC, we invite you to live, connect and grow as you embrace the full Timberwolf experience while making lifelong friends.

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Timberwolf Suites, a privately owned student apartment community adjacent to the Wausau campus, offers students the opportunity to live independently and become immersed in college life.

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NTC offers a robust collection of recreational and wellness activities including intramural sports and a three varsity e-sports teams competing in the NACE.

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Northcentral Technical College

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1000 W. Campus Drive
Wausau, WI 54401-1899

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Workforce Solutions

As the community’s college, NTC has an obligation to serve and support the District community. The College is proud to partner with and support local employers and incumbent workers through workforce training and professional development.

  • Customized Training + Consulting Services for Businesses
  • Conferences, Workshops + Seminars
  • Professional Development + Continuing Education
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NTC Grad Employed Before Graduation

More students are employed before crossing the graduation stage at Northcentral Technical College (NTC), including IT - Software Developer student, Tanner Champine.

Read Tanner's story
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Student Ambassador Tanya Kranski

WTCS State Ambassador Tanya Kranski recounts her experience at Northcentral Technical College.

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Northcentral News

Business leaders gather at NTC to learn how apprenticeship grows workforce

Over 70 business leaders from 60 local companies attended the “Grow Your Workforce Through Apprenticeship” event held at Northcentral Technical College (NTC). The event was held in recognition of National Apprenticeship Week and was designed to showcase the benefits that apprenticeship brings to businesses as they work to recruit and retain top talent.

NTC Medical Assistant, first-generation grad enjoys success

From customer service to patient care, Juanmanuel Rocha continues to succeed as the first college graduate in his family. A passion for service to others has taken Juanmanuel Rocha from employment at a grocery store to the healthcare field. Each step of the way, NTC has been there.

NTC camp allows kids to explore careers

Area students are getting the chance to explore different career fields at Northcentral Technical College this week. The school's "Summer Fun Camp" gives students from 5th to 8th grade three days to explore all programs NTC has to offer, from healthcare, to agriculture, to auto manufacturing and more.