Build My Future

Thank you for attending the Build My Future event. Discover your career path at Northwood Tech by scrolling down for an alphabetical list of the attending programs and apprenticeships.

Programs and Certificates

Students in the training ambulance

Advanced EMT

If you are currently licensed as a Wisconsin EMT and affiliated with an approved Advanced EMT service, then consider advancing your lifesaving skills with the 180-hour Advanced EMT course at Northwood Tech.

New Richmond, Rice Lake  |  Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

 


 

Students working on a tractor

Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician

Students learn the theory, operation, and repair of tillage, planting, harvesting equipment and tractors.

New Richmond  |  Agriculture, Food and Natural Resouces

 


 

Student working on computer architectural program

Architectural Commercial Design

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

 


 

An Architectural Woodworking student doing hands-on work

Architectural Woodworking & Cabinetmaking

Transform sheets of plywood into your own custom creations in the Architectural Woodworking/Cabinetmaking program. This two-semester program is a fast track to becoming a cabinetmaker or finish carpenter.

Rice Lake  |  Architecture and Construction

 


 

A Construction student measuring joists

Construction and Cabinetmaking

The Construction and Cabinetmaking program will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary for job success in the construction and cabinetmaking industry. You will learn the fundamentals of building design, construction, layout operation, related mathematics, print reading, estimating, CNC, cabinet construction and materials of industry.

Rice Lake  |  Architecture and Construction

 


 

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Diesel Equipment Technician

This program prepares students to service and repair diesel-powered agricultural and industrial equipment. This hands-on program covers power trains, electrical/electronic systems, chassis systems, brakes and hydraulics of these types of equipment.

New Richmond  |  Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

 


 

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Drafting Technician

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

 


 

EMT student carrying a stretcher

Emergency Medical Technician

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

 


 

EMT-Paramedic students practicing skills on a simulated patient

Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

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, pediatric advanced life support and neonatal resuscitation.

Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

 


 

HVAC students doing hands-on work in the college's state-of-the-art facilities

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Northwood Tech will train you in the areas of electricity, heating, residential air conditioning, refrigeration, geothermal, sheet metal fabrication, direct digital controls (DDC) and commercial HVAC applications. You can leave with industry credentialing in the areas of refrigerant handling safety, tool usage, and control systems.

Superior  |  Architecture and Construction

 


 

A student doing hands-on work in the HVAC industry

HVAC Installation Technician

The HVAC Installation Technician program at Northwood Tech will give you the skills to install new heating, cooling, refrigeration and ventilation systems, and inspect current HVAC systems for effectiveness and safety.

Superior  |  Architecture and Construction

 


 

Paramedic students loading a stretcher onto an ambulance

Paramedic Technician

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

 


 

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Refrigeration Essentials

The Refrigeration Essentials program will allow you to complete coursework in Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Basic Mechanical Fundamentals, along with Principles of AC/DC and Applied Technical Math 1.

Superior  |  Architecture and Construction

 


 

Northwood Tech semi truck

Truck Driving - CDL A

Spend time behind the wheel learning how to maneuver trucks in a variety of real-world scenarios. With successful completion of this program, you will have the ability to obtain your Commercial Driver's License.

New Richmond, Rice Lake  |  Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

 


 

Dump truck unloading

Truck Driving - CDL B

Take the Wheel! There’s a high demand for professional truck drivers and this program will help you earn your Class B commercial driver’s license. 

Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake  |  Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

 


 

Workers around machine

Utility Construction Technician

The Utility Construction Technician program will introduce outside plant cabling practices, installed as aerial cable between poles in an underground conduit system or by direct burial. Students will understand the basic electricity, blue print reading and facility locating. Students will have the ability to obtain a CDL class A permit. They will practice basic construction practices techniques for outside plant services. Students will analyze work zone safety practices and receive an OSHA 10 permit.

Rice Lake  |  Architecture and Construction

 


 

Professional Certifications

Paramedics load a patient into the back of an ambulance

Emergency Medical Services

When a medical emergency happens, are you prepared? From CPR and First Responder, to Paramedic Refreshers and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Northwood Tech offers the specialized training you need to maintain your license or advance to the next level.

Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior

 


 

Firefighters

Firefighting & Technical Rescue

Make a difference in your community. Consider joining your local volunteer fire department. Northwood Tech will help by providing all the training you need, from entry level through advanced skills.

Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior

 


 

Apprenticeships

Broadband Service Technician Apprentice

The Broadband Service Technician assists with onsite installations, troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance of telecommunications products and equipment that broadband providers sell and lease. The technician will have direct, face-to-face contact with customers and is expected to be proactive with the sale of services and products. Services include, but are not limited to, Telephony, Video/CATV/DBS, Internet, WiFi and/or high-speed networks. Technicians will exceed customer expectations by performing extraordinary customer service by identifying customer needs and providing them with communication solutions.

 

 


 

Construction workers putting a wall in place

Carpentry Apprentice (ABC)

Carpenters construct, erect and repair buildings and other structures made of wood, wood substitutes, steel and other materials. Topics covered during the Carpentry Apprenticeship (ABC) program include, but are not limited to: wood building materials, fasteners and adhesives; hand and power tools; floor systems; wall and ceiling framing; window and exterior doors; blueprint reading and elevations; site layouts; foundations and flat work; concrete and patented forms; reinforcing, handling and placing concrete; tilt up wall systems; exterior finish; roof framing and applications; thermal and moisture protection; stairs; framing with metal studs; drywall installation; interior finishes; metal building; and welding.

Rice Lake

 


 

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Electrical Construction Apprentice

The Electrical Construction Apprentice is an earn-while-you-learn program of on-the-job training combined with related classroom instruction. During the apprenticeship, the apprentice works on-the-job learning the electricial construction trade under the supervision of qualified journeymen. Apprentices are trained under a written training agreement called an indenture. While indentured, the employer agrees to teach the student the skills of the trade and the apprentice agrees to learn the skills involved.

Hybrid Delivery - On Site at Rice Lake campus and Online

 


 

Plumber hands working on plumbing fittings

Plumber Apprenticeship

The plumbing apprenticeship is an earn-while-you-learn program of on-the-job training combined with related classroom instruction. During the apprenticeship the apprentice works on-the-job learning the plumbing trade under the supervision of qualified journeymen. Apprentices are trained under a written training agreement called an indenture. While indentured, the employer agrees to teach the student the skills of the trade and the apprentice agrees to learn the skills involved.

Ashland, New Richmond and Rice Lake Campuses

 


 

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