Physical Readiness Test
Physical Readiness Test 2023
Dates:
June 6 | 8am
July 25 | 8am
Description:
The physical readiness test battery has validity evidence to support its use as a job-related requirement for selection, training, and retention of law enforcement officers in the State of Wisconsin. The standards represent the level of physical fitness which predicts safe and effective job performance of the essential physical tasks required of police. You will perform a vertical jump, agility run, sit ups, 300 meter run, push ups, and a 1.5 mile run.
Northwood Tech is an equal opportunity employer/educator functioning under the affirmative action plan. Northwood Technical College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or other applicable legislated categories, in its services, employment programs, and/or its educational programs and activities, including but not limited to admissions, treatment, and access. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Amanda Gohde, Director, Human Resources, Equal Opportunity/Access & Affirmative Action Officer, Administrative Office, 505 Pine Ridge Drive, Shell Lake WI 54871, 715.468.2815 ext. 2240, TTY 711, Email Amanda Gohde. Program information or assistance regarding requests for reasonable accommodation under the Americans With Disabilities Act can be obtained from the College Affirmative Action Office.
Manufacture Your Future
October 26, 2022
8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
High School students are invited to attend this interactive event to learn more about the innovative field of manufacturing. Participants will discover the variety of manufacturing careers they can launch in just one year at Northwood Tech and have the opportunity to explore the Machine Tool Operation and Welding labs. Trail blazing women and men will share their experience and successes working in the manufacturing industry. There will be giveaways, an opportunity to win prizes, and lunch will be provided.
Questions? Please contact Melissa Weber at Melissa.Weber@northwoodtech.edu
Registration Deadline: October 14
Northwood Tech MAX: Manufacturing and Automation Experience
October 22, 2024
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Take your manufacturing career to the MAX at Northwood Tech! Explore advanced manufacturing programs and meet with area employers to learn how you can Experience. Success. in the high-paying, high-demand field of modern manufacturing.
Free Child Care Foundational Training
Help change a child’s future. Start your career in child care today. Learn more about free training to help you become a child care provider.
- Intro to Child Care Profession
- Instructor: Haley Henlich
- Catalog #: 47-307-461
- This class is a hybrid offering, utilizing Blackboard for course assignments. There is required attendance in online live sessions on Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10 and 17, from 6-9 pm. Learners must have access to the Internet and a computer to participate in this hybrid course, as well as Microsoft Word to complete the course assignments.
- Sep 19-Oct 28 | M-F 7a-7:30a
Online
- Sep 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 17 | 6p-9p
Online Live
- Fundamentals Family Child Care
- Instructor: Rebecca Elbert
- Catalog #: 47-307-420
- Provides essential information about establishing a family child care that is in accordance with Wisconsin’s State Law.
- Oct 22 | Sa 8:30a-3:30p
New Richmond: 1210
- Fundamentals Infant & Toddler Care
- Instructor: Haley Hennlich
- Catalog #: 47-307-470
- This class is a hybrid offering, utilizing Blackboard for course assignments. There is required attendance in online live sessions on Nov. 7 and 14, from 6-9 pm. Learners must have access to the Internet and a computer to participate in this hybrid course, as well as Microsoft Word to complete the course assignments.
- Oct 31 - Nov 18 | M-F 7a-7:30p
Online
- Nov 7, Nov 14 | 6p-9p
Online Live
- Skills and Strategies for Child Care Teacher
- Instructor: Haley Hennlich
- Catalog #: 47-307-462
- This class is a hybrid offering, utilizing Blackboard for course assignments. There is required attendance in online live sessions on Nov. 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, from 6-9 pm. Learners must have access to the Internet and a computer to participate in this hybrid course, as well as Microsoft Word to complete the course assignments.
- Nov 7 - Dec 16 | M-F 7a-7:30p
Online
- Nov 10, Nov 17, Dec 1, Dec 8 | 6p-9p
Online Live
Registration
For more information and to register, contact Gina Monicken.
Gina.monicken@northwoodtech.edu
Note: These courses are offered in a hybrid format, using Blackboard for the online portion and BlueJeans for the mandatory webinar/online live class sessions. Students must have access to high speed internet, and a laptop or computer with a supported web browser and Microsoft Word. Technology requirement details can be found here.
3 Ways to Improve Allyship
3 Ways to Improve Allyship
Date/Time: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Presenter: Lisa Koenecke
Location: Online Live
How can you shape your work culture to be more welcoming and inclusive? Are there ways you could invite awareness and interdependence? Understand allyship and intersectionality and how to promote support for the LGBTQ+ community. Learn the power of sharing stories to promote equality. In this lively, interactive session, we will learn current vocabulary and statistics to make a difference and watch our communities thrive! Lisa Koenecke is an experienced and energetic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) professional speaker and facilitator. She specializes in counteracting unconscious bias and LGBTQ+ inclusion in business. Her impact is amplified by strengthening each person’s allyship. With a demonstrated history of working in secondary education and a passion for community and social services, she is an expert in counseling, crisis intervention, educational leadership, and program development.
Flyer
Registration
Fee: $19 | $11.83
Course #: 65592
- Register by Phone
- Ashland | 715.682.4591
New Richmond | 715.246.6561
Rice Lake | 715.234.7082
Superior | 715.394.6677
- Ashland | 715.682.4591
- Register by Mail
- Registration Form
- Ashland | 2100 Beaser Ave. Ashland, WI 54806
New Richmond | 1019 S. Knowles Ave. New Richmond, WI 54017
Rice Lake | 1900 College Drive, Rice Lake, WI 54868
Superior | 600 N. 21st St. Superior, WI 54880
- Ashland | 2100 Beaser Ave. Ashland, WI 54806
- Registration Form
Safety Seminar: Machine Guarding for Manufacturing
Safety Seminar: Machine Guarding for Manufacturing
September 21 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
This seminar will focus on identification and correction of the top hazards at manufacturing facilities: machine guarding and lockout/tagout. OSHA has an ongoing National Emphasis Program on amputations along with a newer, local emphasis program on Food Manufacturing for Wisconsin that will last for five years. The seminar will also address thermal burns from processing and chemical burns from sanitation, particularly food manufacturing. The goal of the seminar is to provide education for company Safety and Health leadership and professionals, and to support the Safety Teams’ continuous improvement and safety management programs. Light snack included.
Registration
Fee: $25 | 17.83 (62+)
Class#: 65804
Register by Phone
- Rice Lake | 715.234.7082
Register by Mail
- Registration Form
Rice Lake | 1900 College Drive Rice Lake, WI 54868
Take the Next Step
Are you ready to experience success? Northwood Tech staff are standing by to support you in reaching your educational and career goals, so do it. Take the leap.