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Your gift may be the one thing that makes college a possibility for a student. Often our students face individual struggles and the Northwood Tech Foundation continues to provide important financial assistance to those we serve. Each year the Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships and is the key resource for emergency student grants and loans.
There are many ways you can help, from volunteering on the scholarship review committee, to establishing a scholarship or making a financial contribution. Regardless of how you give, your generosity is greatly appreciated by the Foundation and our students.
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388
scholarships were awarded to Northwood Tech students in the 2023 school year.
$181,369
total was issued in scholarships in 2023.
$38,088
total was issued in student support (loans, grants, gas/grocery cards, nutrition) in 2023.
No matter your path at Northwood Tech, we want to hear from you.
Contact Us at alumni@northwoodtech.edu
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The Distinguished Alumni Award was created to honor career achievement and community service. Annually since 1992, the College has presented Distinguished Alumni Awards to outstanding diploma and degree graduates. Alumni selected for the award have distinguished themselves professionally in their careers and have demonstrated extensive service to the college and their community.
Lynn is a 1999 graduate of the Auto Collision Repair & Refinish program and a 2003 graduate of the Telecommunications Technician program.
“The hands-on skills I learned at Northwood Tech have helped me to get high-level positions with different companies. My ultimate goal was to always become employed with a local telecommunications company, and last year I was finally able to fulfill this accomplishment by becoming the Director of Engineering with Mosaic Technologies.”
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Alumni are welcome to volunteer at various Foundation events throughout the year.
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Each campus has an active alumni association that plans various activities and events.
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Donations of time, money and various in-kind items are all great ways to pay it forward.
Be active with the Alumni Association, volunteer at foundation fundraisers and make valuable connections.
Give a single gift, a sustaining donation or create an endowment. As little as a couple hundred dollars can make the difference to keep a student in college.
The Northwood Tech Foundation works to ensure your gift has a great impact from scholarships, to emergency student grants and loans.
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Learning is our passion.
Northwood Tech is a top-ranked college serving the northwest region of Wisconsin with multiple convenient locations and offerings, including career-focused degree and certificate programs, customized training for businesses and a wide array of personal and career enrichment courses. It's no wonder Northwood Tech serves one in 16 people in the community.
Northwood Tech is committed to making your experience meaningful and professional with faculty and staff who care about your individual success.
See what students and graduates have to say about their Northwood Tech experience.
95%
of Northwood Tech graduates are employed within six months.
Top 150
U.S. Community Colleges
-Aspen Institute
$43,258
average annual starting salary for graduates
2021 Military Friendly® School
A leader in technical education for over a century.
Before Northwood Tech came to fruition, there was a vision to train a dynamic workforce over 100 years ago.
To remain a resource for individuals in the communities, Northwood Tech constantly evolves with current industry demands, providing reliable career preparation now and in the future.
With over 100 years of innovative education, we continue to focus on “Learning First”. Check out this snapshot of the college throughout the years on our journey to becoming Northwood Technical College.
Over 100 years of technical education experience
60+
career areas
4:1
Four dollars back to the community for every tax dollar spent on technical education
Graduates reported a 54% increase in salary five years after graduation
Find out what's new at Northwood Tech and see inspirational stories of student success.
Learn about accreditation and specific program accreditation.
Check out Northwood Tech's leadership including the president, deans and the Board of Trustees.
A quality, affordable education serving your regional community
Get admitted with three easy steps
Learn what makes Northwood Tech stand out
Navigating the college application process can be confusing and intimidating – especially if you haven't been in school in a while or are a first-time college student. Demystify the process here.
Northwood Tech has a simple three-step admissions process you can complete in one visit.
Preparation is key. You'll want to take the time to research your career area of choice, what program is the best fit for you and gather all of your documents. If you need to take the ACCUPLACER placement assessment, you'll also want to make sure you brush-up on the skills you'll need to do well. Online resources and the Academic Support Center instructors are available to help you with that. In your final step, the counselor will meet with you to walk through your goals and help you foresee and overcome any obstacles to your success.
Bottom line - Northwood Tech is here to help you experience success, every step of the way.
Earn credits for what you already know.
Get the one-on-one support you need.
Top-ranked education at an affordable price.
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Save up to half the cost on tuition compared to a 4-year education.
Support for Your Success
Northwood Tech wants you to succeed. After making the transfer from a large university to Northwood Tech or watching stereotypical college life on TV, students are often surprised by how much effort instructors and staff make to get to know them and take into account their individual needs. At Northwood Tech, you won't find a lecture hall of 300, or even 100, students. It simply doesn't exist. Class sizes are small, so you won't be forgotten.
Students here come from all walks of life, from someone straight out of high school, to those switching careers later in life. You'll find a friendly, accepting atmosphere, where students learn from instructors and each other through their varying viewpoints and experience that make classroom discussions richer and more fulfilling.
95%
of graduates are employed within six months of graduating
$43,258
average annual starting salary for two-year technical diploma graduates
$45,330
average annual starting salary for associate degree graduates
Ranked in Top 150 community colleges nationwide by Aspen Institute
Advance your life or career
Get customized training and more
You have goals to start a new career, update your skills or learn a new hobby. Northwood Tech offers the classes you need at convenient times and locations to fit your lifestyle.
Northwood Tech believes that education is a lifelong journey of learning and discovery. Continuing education courses are a great way to expose yourself to a variety of interesting subjects.
Learn from local experts
Convenient class times and locations
Customized training for businesses and their employees
Hundreds of classes to choose from
Northwood Tech is first in training solutions for your business.
Maximize your potential with Northwood Tech's workforce education and training resources.
Business and industry services include:
Learn from local experts
On-site training available at your business
Customized training specific to your needs
95%
of employers say Northwood Tech is important to the overall success of their business
Develop or advance your skills to support your professional goals. Classes in business, health, human services, safety, trades and industry are available in a range of skill levels.
Professional Development Classes
Many careers in today's workforce require short-term training. Northwood Tech offers a variety of specialized training so you can obtain or renew your certification or licensure.
Public Safety & Emergency Services
Northwood Tech offers a full range of specialized training in emergency medical services, fire services and law enforcement. These courses and in-services will let you focus on a specific set of skills required to enhance your ability to do you job.
Northwood Tech is dedicated to improving the safety on Wisconsin's roadways. Whether you're a new driver, motorcycle enthusiast or wishing to examine your driving behavior, Northwood Tech is certified by the Department of Transportation to provide traffic safety programs.
Life & Leisure classes promote lifelong learning for personal enrichment. You'll discover a variety of classes in art, computers & technology, DIY, healthy living, home & leisure, safety & EMS and lifelong learning.
Discover new hobbies and pursue a topic you've always wanted to explore. Find classes in art, cooking, health and more.
Taking a class at Northwood Tech has never been easier. Search for a continuing education class that aligns with your interest, schedule and budget.
Get customized solutions designed for you and your business. Northwood Tech will work with you to develop a training plan that meets your needs. Whether you need onsite training, online courses or Northwood Tech's facilities, Northwood Tech will help you promote success internally and improve your bottom line.
Inside you will find a variety of informative and exciting Professional Development and Life & Leisure courses, designed to enhance your learning experience. We are pleased to continue to provide these learning opportunities for you! Courses are offered in a variety of instructional formats, including:
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.
Ready to join Northwood Tech's successful graduates? Easily apply today.
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Northwood Tech's admissions advisors are available to answer your questions.
