K12 Staff and Partners
Start or Strengthen Your Partnership with NWTC
Through K12 Partnerships collaborations, NWTC and its K12 partners are enabling students to earn college credits while still in high school.
School districts can customize their partnership collaborations to fit their capacity and goals:
- The majority of the region’s K12 school districts currently offer one or more dual credit classes, including transcripted credit, Advanced Standing, Start College Now and Youth Apprenticeship.
- Some K-12 districts have strengthened their commitment to college and career readiness by building career pathways for their students.
Benefits for School Districts
Partnering with NWTC creates powerful advantages for your schools, students, and community:
- Expand Career Awareness: Students and families get insight into high demand career pathways—schools can align Academic and Career Planning to dual credit pathways.
- Enhance Student Engagement: Students experience cutting-edge learning aligned with current and future industry needs, leading to higher performance in high school.
- Support Postsecondary Success: Our collective efforts encourage more students to pursue college credentials, helping build a skilled local workforce.
- Access Shared Resources: NWTC collaborates with K12 educators to offer professional development and instructional support.
- Provide Tuition Savings: High school faculty teach NWTC curriculum at high schools for FREE – zero cost for K12 districts, students, or families.
- Flexible Scheduling: NWTC offers adaptable scheduling options to help districts provide courses in specialized subjects—ensuring students have access to the learning opportunities they need.
College Credit for High School Students
K12 Transcribed Credit Teacher Resources
Learn the requirements for becoming a transcripted credit instructor and access training and classroom resources.
Credit by Exam
Qualified high school students may test out of introductory college courses, like Math for Trades, and earn college credit before they even graduate! Encourage your students to start the process early for the smoothest experience – direct your students or their parents to speak with their admissions advisor for details.
NWTC Resources
Explore NWTC - Visits, Tours and Events
Campus Visit and Tour Options
- Set up a guided group tour for high school students to discover our campus together.
- Help a student set up a personalized campus visit or shadow opportunity featuring their program of interest.
- Check out our upcoming events for future students.
- Request an NWTC guest speaker for your high school.
- Connect a student to their NWTC Admissions Advisor.
Admissions and Registration Details
Essential Steps and Resources
- Explore NWTC's diverse range of programs.
- Find guidance on program selection for undecided students.
- Submit high school transcripts seamlessly.
- Get personalized support from a dedicated Admissions Advisor.
- Explore admissions requirements and recommended Dual Credit courses in our interactive Admissions Matrix.
- Log in and search available classes.
Workforce Data Information
Find out more about the NWTC district's workforce in our data booklet. You'll find information on top occupations, common skills and qualifications, growing industries, and much more. See the data now.
Paying for College Resources
Help your students alleviate the financial burden of an education and empower them to focus on their education with confidence.
Services and Contact Information
Who to Contact
Feedback and Suggestions
To help us improve, feel free to share suggestions for ongoing improvements. Email us at startcollegenow@nwtc.edu.
Contact the K12 Pathways Team
Interested in offering college credit opportunities to your students? Need help establishing a partnership with NWTC? The K12 Pathways team is here to help you! Email us at startcollegenow@nwtc.edu or reach out to the staff below.
- Email:
- miranda.schornack@nwtc.edu
- Phone:
- 920-498-5422
- Email:
- lindsey.karls@nwtc.edu
- Phone:
- 920-498-5416
- Email:
- sherry.olive@nwtc.edu
- Phone:
- 920-498-5571
- Email:
- holly.valentine@nwtc.edu
- Phone:
- 920-498-5717
- Email:
- tiffany.vogel@nwtc.edu
- Phone:
- 920-498-5598
- Email:
- linda.yang@nwtc.edu
- Phone:
- 920-498-5680