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Power Sports Technician

The Power Sports Technician program will give you the hands-on experience needed to be successful in this field. Dealerships, repair shops, marinas and industry manufacturers desperately need entry-level people in their field. Power Sports is not only a career, it is a lifestyle.

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Accounting is an important tool for any business. In this two-year accounting associate degree, you will be prepared to assemble, analyze, and interpret essential information about the operation of an organization. You’ll prepare financial statements, cost studies, and tax reports.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Finance
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The first year of the Accounting associate degree, the Accounting Assistant technical diploma will prepare you to maintain accounting records such as receivables, payables, purchasing, billing (sales), inventory and payroll.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Finance
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In this program, you will develop your software/hardware knowledge, administrative/organizational skills and interpersonal communications in order to provide top-notch administrative support in your organization.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Business Management
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Students in this certificate will learn basic farm record keeping, financial bench-marking, and commodity marketing.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Balsam Lake Outreach Center  |  Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
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The Architectural Commercial Design program emphasizes construction knowledge and communicating that knowledge in drawings through an efficient use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and computer-aided design (CAD) programs.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Architecture and Construction
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The nine-month program is designed to provide you with skills necessary for entry-level automotive industry positions. You will learn automotive maintenance, repair and diagnosis.
Superior  |  Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
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When you complete this program you’ll be able to use accounting and office software and perform a variety of tasks including basic accounting entry and assisting in the payroll process.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center, Online  |  Business Management
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The Business Administration Specialist certificate will prepare students for success in today’s business world. Areas of emphasis include supervision, human resource management, and business law.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Business Management
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Learn the Adobe Creative Suite basics to create graphic based designs for your organization or update projects in place. Students will learn Photoshop, Desktop Publishing, and Web & Social Media skills to engage and attract customers via many marketing platforms and strategies. Numerous social media platforms, website builders, and design-based apps are introduced and used in the creative process while working on project-based designs.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online  |  Business Management, Marketing
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In the Business Management program, you will develop skills for employment in a variety of business settings or prepare to operate a business of your own. Careers can be found in hospitality, sales, technology, retail, manufacturing and financial services. Select courses are available at the Balsam Lake, Hayward and Ladysmith Outreach Centers.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Business Management
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In this high-quality, two-semester Cosmetology program, you will learn the essential technical skills required to properly care for people's hair, skin and nails.
Rice Lake, Superior  |  Human Services
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If you have a passion for helping and protecting others in your community, consider a career in the criminal justice field. Northwood Tech's Criminal Justice Studies program will prepare you with the skills needed to be successful in this constantly evolving field.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online  |  Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
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In this certificate, you will learn basic agronomy, soil and crop management as well as commodity marketing.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Balsam Lake Outreach Center  |  Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
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The Customer Service Manager technical diploma will prepare you to implement the activities of production, pricing, distribution and promotion of products.
Ashland, New Richmond, Superior, Rice Lake, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Business Management
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With the Customer Service Specialist certificate, your career opportunities will be strengthened with the ability to effectively and professionally communicate and provide both internal and external customer service to a global and diverse business community. Select courses are available at the Balsam Lake, Hayward, and Ladysmith Outreach Centers.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Business Management
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The Dementia Care pathway certificate is designed to meet the emerging and rapidly growing demand for service providers who work with older adults experiencing cognitive loss.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Health Sciences
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In this career, you will use software to convert designs into technical drawings that will guide the creation of buildings, tools or systems.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Architecture and Construction
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As a student in this program, you’ll take a variety of courses related to early childhood development, curriculum, behavior guidance and working with families that will prepare you for success in this high-demand field.
New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Education & Training
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Emergency Medical Technicians respond to emergencies that require urgent medical attention. As a graduate of this program, you will be trained to assess the emergency, provide patient care that can save a life and transport the patient to the hospital.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
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The 16-month Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic program offers you the opportunity to further your professional EMT career. The program offers additional certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. It is identical to the coursework in the Paramedic Technician associate degree program.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
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Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Balsam Lake Outreach Center  |  Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
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Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Finance
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In this program, you will learn the basic elements of financial money management with courses such as Financial Accounting, Personal Finance, Principles of Finance and more.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center, Balsam Lake Outreach Center  |  Finance
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Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Human Services
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This program will train and prepare the existing workforce for the expanding population of older adults in our region including public safety, community-based services such as religious and financial institutions, government agencies and other service industries.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Health Sciences
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Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Health Sciences
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Online, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Education & Training
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New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online  |  Education & Training
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Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online  |  Business Management
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Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online  |  Business Management
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Superior  |  Architecture and Construction
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Hospitality Foundations is a short-term technical diploma. The program required courses and methods of instruction are developed for students with intellectual disabilities or other obstacles that may hinder the transition into skilled training programs. 
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Hospitality and Tourism
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Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Business Management
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Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Business Management
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Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Human Services
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Superior  |  Architecture and Construction
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Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior
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The Industrial Maintenance Technician program will give you practical "hands-on" experience in welding, hydraulics, machining, plumbing, electricity and mechanical maintenance.
Superior  |  Manufacturing
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Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks and programs from digital attacks. The IT Cybersecurity Specialist program will give students hands-on experience with networking, operation systems, virtualization and security.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Information Technology
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The first year of the IT-Systems Administration Specialist program provides you with a foundation in computer systems along with strong LAN networking skills. The second year of the program focuses on server administration, database administration, virtualization and cloud computing concepts.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Information Technology
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The Leadership Development degree is designed for people who are, or aspire to become a manager, supervisor or leader in the world of business and industry.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Business Management
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Organizations need employees who can initiate change, make decisions and inspire teams. The Leadership Essentials technical diploma can be a huge factor in acquiring these types of skills.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center, Balsam Lake Outreach Center  |  Business Management
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Students in this certificate will learn basic livestock nutrition, how to keep and analyze livestock and financial records.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Balsam Lake Outreach Center  |  Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
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The two-year Machine Tool Technician program at Northwood Tech will prepare you to operate and set up machine tools for the machining industry. You will learn general machining skills based on the skills and knowledge identified by the Metalworking Industry Skill Standards Board.
Superior  |  Manufacturing
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Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Business Management
MAP STUDENT
This program prepares you to complete business-related tasks including scheduling appointments, registering patients, answering telephones, medical billing and completing insurance claims, preparing business correspondence, and maintaining medical records.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online  |  Business Management
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Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Health Sciences
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Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online  |  Business Management
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Upon completion of this technical diploma, you’ll be able to apply technology to complete various business and administrative tasks.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Business Management
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Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Business Management
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Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Business Management
A group of nursing students working with a simulator
Nursing is the dynamic interpersonal goal-directed process that seeks to promote optimal health within the context of individuals, family, community and society. Nursing uses the nursing process, a problem-solving approach, to provide holistic care to individuals, families and groups within the healthcare system.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Health Sciences
A nurse student working with a simulated patient
Nursing is the dynamic interpersonal goal-directed process that seeks to promote optimal health within the context of individuals, family, community and society. Nursing uses the nursing process, a problem-solving approach, to provide holistic care to individuals, families and groups within the healthcare system.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Health Sciences
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Nursing assistants, also known as nurse aides, certified nursing assistants, geriatric aides, unlicensed assistive personnel, orderlies or hospital attendants, provide hands-on care and perform routine tasks under the supervision of nursing and medical staff.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Hayward Outreach Center, Shell Lake Health Education Center  |  Health Sciences
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The Office Support Specialist diploma prepares you to be successful in a variety of office settings whether in health, education, business, for-profit, non-profit, industry or other. You will develop your software knowledge, customer service skills, and interpersonal communications in order to support the functions of your organization.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Business Management
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In this program, you will develop your software/hardware knowledge, administrative/organizational skills and interpersonal communications in order to provide top-notch office support in your organization.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Business Management
Paramedic students loading a stretcher onto an ambulance
You will take your previous EMT-Paramedic training to the next level by completing the associate degree program.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
A personal caregiver assisting an aging adult with a puzzle
This certificate emphasizes aspects of providing personal and supportive/rehabilitative healthcare to clients needing assistance in their home or other care facilities.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior
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As the need for clinical pharmacists increases to meet today's healthcare demands, so does the need for well-trained pharmacy technicians. Area employers are seeking highly-skilled graduates to fill their pharmacy technician positions.
New Richmond, Superior  |  Health Sciences
A student working on an engine in the power sports lab
The Power Sports Technician program will give you the hands-on experience needed to be successful in this field. Dealerships, repair shops, marinas and industry manufacturers desperately need entry-level people in their field. Power Sports is not only a career, it is a lifestyle.
New Richmond, Superior  |  Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
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This 18-credit certificate is designed for early care and education professionals wishing to build upon their skills working with children ages three to five. Completion of all six courses will prepare learners to receive the Preschool Credential from the Wisconsin Registry.
New Richmond, Online, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Education & Training
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The Refrigeration Essentials program will allow students to complete coursework in the fundamentals of air conditioning, refrigeration, and basic mechanical systems.
Superior  |  Architecture and Construction
A student working on a small engine with instructor supervision in the power sports lab on campus
Whether interested in pursuing a career in the power sports or lawn and garden equipment industries, or starting your own small engine repair business, enrolling in the Small Engine Repair Specialist program is a great first step. In this program, students learn basic concepts of gas and diesel engines including electrical systems and chassis repair.
Superior  |  Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
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The Substance Abuse Education technical diploma will provide you with the coursework required to pursue a career in the field of substance abuse counseling within the state of Wisconsin.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Human Services
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Upgrade your leadership and management skills to prepare for a future supervisory job or to complement your current managerial position. Select courses are available at the Balsam Lake, Hayward, and Ladysmith Outreach Centers.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center
A business owner going over tax documents
When you’ve completed the Tax Preparer Assistant pathway certificate, you will have the knowledge to aid and prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Finance
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The program allows the student to receive advanced standing credit for previous apprenticeship work and then create a unique associate degree.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior
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The Welding program will introduce welding and cutting safety as the most important aspect of proper workmanship. Next, the science and art of cutting/welding will be mastered in their basic forms.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Manufacturing
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