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Take the first step toward a new future with one of NWTC's new degree programs. All of them are developed with employer input and offer real world skills to launch your career.

New Programs 2023-24

Culinary Management Associate Degree

Culinary Management Associate Degree

Combine your culinary passion with hospitality and business skills. Get hands-on cooking and baking experience in our state-of-the-art lab.

Office Management Associate Degree

Office Management Associate Degree

Learn advanced office procedures, administrative project management, leadership skills, business principles, and budgeting, plus office support skills.

Photography Associate Degree

Photography Associate Degree

Prepare for a career as a photographer for events, weddings, sports, real estate and more. Gain needed skills in the latest lighting, software, output, and digital photography technologies.

Surgical Technologist Associate Degree

Surgical Technologist Associate Degree

Combine knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, sterilization techniques, and technologies to help surgeons provide safe therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients.

Cybersecurity Considerations for Industrial Controls Certificate

Cybersecurity Considerations for Industrial Controls Certificate

This certificate offers an intro to cybersecurity for industrial automation specialists. Learn the basics of cybersecurity, PLC and human machine interface programming, plus keys to secure industrial networks.

Mechanical CAD Fundamentals Certificate

Mechanical CAD Fundamentals Certificate

This new certificate program is designed for a person seeking introductory computer aided design (CAD), AutoCAD software, and 3D modeling skills.

Apprenticeship Opportunities

These earn-while-you-learn opportunities provide on-the-job training combined with classroom instruction. New apprenticeship programs in 2023-24 include Organic Vegetable Farm Management, Shipbuilder Welder, Electric Line Worker, Early Childhood Educator, and Metering Technician.

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New in 2022-23

Associate of Arts Transfer

Associate of Arts Transfer

The Associate of Arts (AA) degree prepares for transfer to a 4-year college. General education courses focus on social sciences and humanities.

Associate of Science Transfer

Associate of Science Transfer

The Associate of Science (AS) degree prepares for transfer to a 4-year college. Gen ed classes focus primarily on math and science.

Electro-Mechanical and Automation Certificates

Electro-Mechanical and Automation Certificates

Gain hands-on skills and knowledge with short 2-6 credit certificates covering PLCs, motors and drives, robotics & more.

X-Ray Service Technician Certificate

X-Ray Service Technician Certificate

Earn this advanced technical certificate (ATC) covering safety requirements for maintaining and repairing X-Ray imaging equipment.

Fundamentals of Architecture Certificate

Fundamentals of Architecture Certificate

This pathway certificate introduces learners to building drawings and documents, construction materials, and design software.

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