THE NTC EXPERIENCE for parents of prospective students.

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1 THE NTC EXPERIENCE for parents of prospective students

2 Welcome Congratulations on being the proud parent of a soon-to-be college student. We know your son or daughter has many educational options and we are pleased you re considering making Northcentral Technical College (NTC) the next stop on their learning journey. At NTC, we understand that you want what s best for your child. That s what we want, too. That s why we offer over 170 educational options with seamless transfer to four-year colleges and universities. And, with two-thirds of the fastest growing occupations requiring a technical college education, you can see why brighter futures start here. As the mother of a technical college graduate, I know you likely have many questions. This guide is designed to introduce you to the College and provide you with the resources needed to begin this important step in your child s life. I d also encourage you to set up a meeting with one of our Career Coaches. The Career Coaches are committed to helping students - and their parents - navigate the higher education decision process and plan for the future. We hope to see you on campus. All the best, Lori Weyers President

3 Helping Your Son or Daughter Make a Wise College Decision Start by having a conversation with your child about their college and career goals. 1. What are your interests? 2. What skills do you have? 3. What are your future goals? Undecided? We can help! Whether your son/daughter is still searching for the right career path or simply looking to get started with General Education courses, we can help them get started on the path to success. NTC is not only the most affordable option in the area per credit, but the College also offers multiple locations close to home. NTC programs easily transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Let an NTC Career Coach who is specially trained in working with students throughout the career decision-making process help your son or daughter find a program that matches his or her interests and then navigate the NTC admissions process. With our Affordable Tuition, beginning at NTC just makes sense. Type of College Average Cost/Year NTC $ Year UW $ Year UW $ Private $26, Private For Profit $32, All costs are tuition only and do not include applicable fees. NTC rate is based on 15 credits/ semester for UW costs courtesy of UW System Schedule of Student Fees. Private costs courtesy of Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges & Universities for Private for profit costs courtesy of 2013 Wisconsin Directory of Private Post Secondary Schools.

4 NTC Program Pathways NTC s Career Pathways provide a framework for exploring college and career options. All of the college s program and certificate offerings are grouped into 17 Career Clusters, with each cluster providing information on available careers, relevant programs, job placement and transfer information all in one location. Exploring the Career Pathways with your son or daughter can help narrow down career choices and find the programs at NTC that provide the best match. Visit to begin exploring. NTC offers associate degrees, which are two-year programs that combine technical skills with general education such as math, communications and social sciences for a comprehensive educational experience, along with one- and two-year technical diplomas that provide a concentrated focus on hands-on learning of occupational skills targeting the specific abilities needed to be competitive in today s workforce. For more information or to find out how the programs listed on the next page may be offered online, through our Virtual College or at one of our six campus locations visit Agricultural Sciences Associate Degrees Agri-Business Dairy Science Veterinary Science Technical Diplomas Agriculture Equipment Technician Business and Community Services Associate Degrees Accounting Administrative Professional Business Management Digital Marketing Early Childhood Education Health Care Business Services Human Services Academic Human Services Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Human Services Insurance IT Computer Support Specialist IT Database Software Developer (NEW) IT Mobile Software Developer (NEW) IT - Network Specialist IT - Software Developer IT - Web Designer (NEW) Marketing Marketing and Promotional Graphics (NEW) Small Business Entrepreneurship Supervisory Management Technical Diplomas Accelerated Human Resource Management (NEW) Accelerated Leadership (NEW) Accelerated Lean Organizations (NEW)

5 Accelerated Supervision (NEW) Accounting Assistant IT Computer Support Technician IT Database Programmer IT Database Specialist IT Health Care Services for the IT Professional IT Help Desk IT Microsoft Office IT Microsoft.NET Programmer IT Mobile Programmer IT Mobile Web Development Specialist IT Network Technician IT Software Development Specialist IT Software Project Manager IT User Experience Programmer IT Web Design IT Web Design Specialist IT Web Programmer IT Website Hardware/Software Administrator (NEW) Marketing Digital Internet Marketing Marketing Digital Marketing Promotions Marketing Graphics Marketing Social Media Medical Coding Specialist Medical Office Receptionist Medical Office Specialist Office Assistant Substance Abuse Counselor Education (NEW) Health Associate Degrees Dental Hygienist Medical Laboratory Technician Nursing Radiography Technical Diplomas Dental Assistant Geriatric Care Specialist (NEW) Medication Assistant Nursing Assistant (CNA) Optometric Technician (NEW) Renal Dialysis (NEW) Surgical Technologist Public Safety Associate Degrees Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Fire Medic (NEW) Paramedic Technician Sign Language Interpreting in Education Technical Diplomas Advanced EMT Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Academy Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Technical & Trades Associate Degrees Applied Engineering Technology - Environmental Applied Engineering Technology Industrial Applied Engineering Technology Safety Architectural Design & Technology Automotive Technology Diesel Technology (NEW) Electromechanical Technology Graphic Communication Technologies Mechanical Design Engineering Technology Sustainable Architecture Technical Studies Journey Worker Video Production Welding Fabrication & Robotics Wood Processes Technical Diplomas Applied Mechanical CAD Technician Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Technician Automotive Technician Basic Machining Diesel Equipment Mechanic (NEW) Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Service Technician Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician Industrial Environmental Engineering Technician Industrial Manufacturing Engineering Technician Industrial Safety Engineering Technician Machine Tool Operation Machine Tool Technics Manufacturing Technician Refrigeration, Air Cond & Heating Service Tech Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Welding Wood Technology

6 Seamless credit transfer for your son or daughter... Northcentral Technical College is committed to providing options for students to ladder from NTC to other colleges offering advanced degrees. Each associate degree at NTC transfers to at least one of our four year partners - and with over 300 transfer agreements in place, there is an option for everyone. Here is a sample of four-year colleges that have agreements with NTC: Bellevue University Online Capella University Cardinal Stritch University Lakeland College Marian University Michigan Tech University Milwaukee School of Engineering Minnesota State-Mankato Rasmussen College Silver Lake College University of Phoenix Viterbo University UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay UW-La Crosse UW-Madison UW-Oshkosh UW-Parkside UW-Platteville UW-River Falls UW-Stevens Point UW-Stout UW-Superior UW-Whitewater Western Governors University Visit to view transfer guides that help determine how NTC credits transfer.

7 With our Exceptional Job Placement, we put the hire in higher education. 86 percent of our graduates are employed within six months of graduation. In fact, many students get jobs even before they ve crossed our graduation stage. Combine that with an average starting salary approaching $35,000 and you can see we re not the tech you remember Average Annual Salary Accounting $30,645 Accounting Assistant $28,076 Administrative Professional $26,321 Automotive Technician $28,427 Automotive Technology $33,098 Business Management $27,996 Criminal Justice Academy 2 $37,161 Criminal Justice Law Enforcement 2 $31,097 Dairy Science $29,337 Dental Assistant $27,407 Dental Hygienist $43,264 Early Childhood Education $20,398 Electromechanical Technology $35,729 Emergency Medical Technician $27,616 Health Care Business Services $25,426 Human Services Programs $28,306 Human Services -AODA $30,555 IT Computer Support Specialist $33,084 IT Network Specialist $37,914 IT Software Developer $34,760 Machine Tool Operator $30,118 Machine Tooling Technics $39,715 ² Many graduates seeking municipal jobs can take six-18 months to be processed for employment eligibility due to substantial testing and background checks. ³ Some graduates from this program volunteer their services and do not receive a salary, while others are paid on a per call basis. Some graduates provide a salary that is a combination of their EMT wage and a wage from their primary occupation. 4 Because many graduates were (a) previously employed as supervisors, (b) employed in the related field for several years, or (c) included overtime pay as part of the annual salary provided, average salaries shown may be higher than a typical entry-level wage. 86 PERCENT OF NTC GRADS GET JOBS WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATING Manufacturing Electronics Maintenance $33,374 Mechanical Design Technician $36,914 Medical Assistant $26,495 Medical Coding Specialist $25,419 Medical Laboratory Technician $38,307 Nursing-Associate Degree $47,489 Nursing Assistant 4 $21,384 Office Assistant $24,297 Paramedic Technician 3 $39,971 Practical Nursing 4 $34,388 Radiography $39,641 Refrigeration, Air Cond & Heating Service $33,345 Supervisory Management 4 $34,023 Surgical Technologist $33,062 Welding 4 $41,948 Wood Processes $38,046 College-wide $32,655

8 Your child can get started on their education in high school with Dual Credit. Dual Credit is an arrangement where high school students earn both high school and college credit. Students can earn credit now and save money for later by beginning their coursework in high school. Technical college courses are taught in the high school by college certified high school instructors at no cost to the student or the high school. See how dual credit and transfer after NTC works Student A Josh completes Introduction to Business (3 credits) and Marketing Principles (3 credits) at D.C. Everest High School. After graduating from D.C. Everest he then transfers into NTC s Marketing program with two courses completed, saving nearly $800. He then transfers his Marketing Associate Degree from NTC to UW-Stout for a bachelor s degree in Business Administration with junior status. Student B Karen completes ECE Foundations (3 credits) at Antigo High School. or She can transfer directly to UW-La Crosse (UW-L) and receive a transfer credit for Introduction to Early Childhood Education, saving over $1,000 in tuition costs. She can transfer directly to NTC and receive transfer credit for ECE Foundations in the ECE program, saving approximately $ in tuition, fees and textbook costs before transferring to UW-Stevens Point. Want to learn more? Contact Tracy Ravn at Ravn@ntc.edu.

9 Start Here. Go Anywhere. Help your child start bright at NTC. Follow these four easy steps: 1. Determine a program of interest Have your child connect with an NTC Career Coach, high school counselor or visit to explore program offerings. 2. Review program information NTC s program overviews provide admission requirements, prerequisites and other important information related to your child s program of choice. 3. Complete admissions testing NTC accepts the ACT or Accuplacer test scores. 4. Submit an application with related materials Application Apply online! Visit and click on Apply Now Application Fee: $30 High School Transcript Test Scores (ACT or Accuplacer) Applications can be submitted after completion of junior year of high school. What s Next? After your child s application is received, they ll receive correspondence from the NTC Admissions Team concerning their next steps which may include: Petitioning for NTC Health programs Applying for financial aid and scholarships Activating a my>ntc student account Accessing a NTC student Registering for classes Ordering textbooks Remember, you can have your child connect with an NTC Career Coach at any step in the admissions process to have questions answered or to confirm your next steps!

10 Campus Events Campus Visit Days High school students and their parents are invited to attend and get an overview of NTC programs and services. Campus visits are held from 9:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m. several times a year at NTC campuses. Antigo Campus Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Medford Campus Thursday, March 19, 2015 Phillips Campus Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Wausau Campus Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Thursday, April 9, 2015

11 Focus on Your Future Day High school seniors who have applied and been accepted to an associate degree or technical diploma program at NTC for fall 2015 will be invited to learn more about their program and NTC services. Students will register for classes, meet their advisor and tour the campus. Parents are encouraged to attend. Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Event Registration Registration is requested for all events. Please visit us at k12events or call for more information. ALIGN WITH ALIGN UPPER WITH RIGHT UPPER CORNER RIGHT CORNER FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE US POSTAL SERVICE FOR REPRESENTATIVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW: PLEASE CONTACT THE US POSTAL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE BELOW: TO BE USED ONLY WITH FIM - C (Business Reply Mail) AND ZIP CODE: TO BE USED ONLY WITH FIM - C (Business CK=7 Reply Mail) AND ZIP CODE: CK=7 CAUTION: USE ONLY CAUTION: FOR ADDRESS BEARING THE ZIP+4 CODE ABOVE. SEE PUBLICATION 25 FOR PRINTING USE REQUIREMENTS. ONLY FOR ADDRESS BEARING THE ZIP+4 CODE ABOVE. SEE PUBLICATION 25 FOR PRINTING REQUIREMENTS. ALIGN WITH ALIGN LOWER WITH RIGHT LOWER CORNER RIGHT CORNER K-12 Programs Northcentral Technical College 1000 West Campus Drive Wausau, WI

12 Agricultural Sciences Business Community Services Technical & Trades General Studies Health Public Safety Name Parent/Guardian Address City State Zip Home Phone Cell Phone (optional) High School Graduation Year Date of Birth Please send me additional information on Program of interest Return tear off card. Please Print. Request More Information Today. Phillips Medford Price Taylor Spencer Merrill Lincoln Wausau Marathon Antigo Shawano Langlade Menominee Wittenberg Northcentral Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College s nondiscrimination policies: Equal Opportunity Officer Northcentral Technical College 1000 W. Campus Drive Wausau, WI Phone: Antigo: Antigo, East Campus Wood Technology Center of Excellence 312 Forrest Avenue Antigo, WI Phillips: Phillips, North Campus 1408 Pine Ridge Road Phillips, WI Medford: Medford, West Campus 1001 Progressive Avenue Medford, WI Merrill: Public Safety Center of Excellence 1603 Champagne Street Merrill, WI Spencer: Spencer, Southwest Campus 808 N. Pacific Street Spencer, WI Wausau: Visit Like us on Facebook /NTC.edu Subscribe to us on YouTube /NorthcentralTech Follow us on Twitter /NTCNews Wausau, Central Campus Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Center of Excellence Center for Business & Industry Center for Geriatric Education Center for Health Sciences 1000 W. Campus Drive Wausau, WI Agriculture Center of Excellence 6625 County Road K Wausau, WI Wittenberg: Wittenberg, Southeast Campus 1790 Applewood Lane, Suite B Wittenberg, WI