NWTC and Oneida Nation Strengthen Commitment to Nation’s Future

For over a decade, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and the Oneida Nation have collaborated through a partnership charter to serve the needs of Oneida students, workforce, and community. Today, the institutions are renewing their partnership and shared commitment to strengthen the Nation’s future. 

Oneida Nation Chairman, Tehassi Hill, is hopeful that this partnership will continue to grow and thrive for years to come. “Oneida students are encouraged to take advantage of these great opportunities, which can serve as a helpful guide when making career choices. Ensuring our students are set up for success is important, especially when we talk about Seven Generations,” said Chairman Hill. “Working together can provide our communities with more collaborative resources and build lifelong learning skills for all.”

The partnership charter was created to provide citizens and employees of Oneida Nation pathways to family-sustaining careers. Through the provision of a technical education, the partnership helps strengthen the economic and social vitality of the Oneida Nation.

“Continuing to strengthen the partnership between Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and the Oneida Nation is of the highest priority,” said NWTC President, Dr. Jeffrey Rafn. “As we share in the land and the history of the Oneida Nation, I am pleased to sign this charter on behalf of NWTC and renew the College’s commitment to the educational and economic well-being of the Nation.”

About the Partnership Charter 
The charter partnership focuses on priority areas of the Oneida Nation’s students, workforce, and community and addresses those needs through higher education. 

Through the renewed charter, NWTC and Oneida Nation will work together to make programs and services more accessible for tribal students. Some focus areas of the renewed charter include but are not limited to: 

• Supporting the Oneida Nation’s workforce development goals in areas of health sciences, trades, and engineering technologies. 
• Providing clearer and more accessible student services.
• Expanding dual credit college courses and early access to higher education for Oneida students at the K-12 level.

Go to nwtc.edu/about-nwtc/diversity-equity-inclusion to learn more about the College’s resources, partnerships, and mission.