At Northcentral Technical College (NTC), you will gain the skills and confidence to prepare for a successful career, and a successful future, while under the guidance of our caring and committed faculty and staff. The College offers over 190 programs, with many credits transferring to Wisconsin’s four-year public and private colleges, creating a seamless path for lifelong learning. Students may also begin their UW degree at NTC through a Liberal Arts partnership with Madison College.
Graduates
93%
of graduates are employed within one year following graduation
Scholarships
$581500
in scholarships are awarded annually
Admissions Requirements
Start your admission to Northcentral Technical College with a few simple steps. Contact the admissions representatives at the college with any questions and for assistance along the way.
Northcentral Application
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ACT or Accuplacer
Some programs may have additional requirements
Workforce Solutions
As the community’s college, NTC has an obligation to serve and support the District community. The College is proud to partner with and support local employers and incumbent workers through workforce training and professional development.
- Customized Training + Consulting Services for Businesses
- Conferences, Workshops + Seminars
- Professional Development + Continuing Education
Northcentral News
Yes, Wisconsin Loves Its Technical Colleges. And for Good Reason.
The following joint statement reflects the shared commitment of Wisconsin's 16 technical college presidents and the System Office to the institutions they lead and the communities they serve. Together, they champion the life-changing opportunities technical colleges provide for students and the essential role they play in Wisconsin's workforce and economy.
WTCS graduates earn high marks from employers, deliver strong workforce outcomes
Wisconsin employers continue to express overwhelming confidence in graduates of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), citing strong skills, workforce readiness and educational quality, according to the newly released 2026 WTCS Employer Satisfaction Report. Employers reported that 97% were satisfied with technical college graduates' education, 96% would hire a WTCS graduate again and 92% would recommend a technical college graduate to other employers. Additionally, 97% of employers said their local technical college is important to the overall success of their business.
Wisconsin apprentices gain new pathway to Associate degrees
The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week April 26-May 2, and this year has something extra special to announce. Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges will now review apprenticeship-related learning from all sources to count as credit for prior learning to fast-track some apprentices toward an Applied Associate degree.
