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Why NWTC?

You're a problem solver with a love for all things high-tech and hands-on. There's a place for you in advanced manufacturing and skilled trades. Our programs will help build your future with hands-on work in manufacturing facilities, homes, vehicles and infrastructures.


  • Be in demand. 100% of grads in several of our Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Transportation programs were hired within six months of graduation. Learn more about grad success.
     
  • Train in real world labs. Explore our facilities including our Sustainable Agriculture and Dairy Science labs; 13-acre Outdoor Utilities Lab; 30,000 square foot Great Lakes Energy Education Center powered by renewable energy; and our 63,000 square foot Transportation Center with labs for Automotive, Auto Collision Repair, and Diesel Medium and Heavy Truck programs. Take a virtual tour of our facilities.
     
  • Need flexibility? A variety of certificates, technical diplomas, associate degrees, and apprenticeships allow you to work at your own pace, around your schedule.
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Is a Bachelor's Degree Your Goal?

Save thousands in tuition when you earn an associate degree from NWTC and transfer your credits to a bachelor's degree program at one of our partner colleges. Learn about our Associate of Arts and Associate of Science transfer degrees or explore the additional transfer options through the college and university partnerships below.

Lakeland University

Our partnership with Lakeland University includes transfer agreements for the following associate degree programs in our College of Advanced Manufacturing & Skilled Trades:

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Northern Michigan University

University of Maryland Global Campus

Our partnership with University of Maryland Global Campus covers graduates from the following associate degree programs in our College of Advanced Manufacturing & Skilled Trades:

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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

University of Wisconsin - Stout

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

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More Program Options

Interested in science, technology, engineering, or math? See the programs available in our College of STEM.

Or, browse all our Programs and Degrees to find your perfect fit.

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