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Northwood Tech is consistently updating our program selection with more options for embedded credentials through Career Pathways, new career areas based on what's booming in our regional economy and more flexible options to fit your life.     

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Machine Tool Operation (Ashland)

This nine-month program designed to provide in-depth study and hands-on skills in the machine processing of a variety of metals. 

Machine Tool Technician (Superior)

This two-year program at Northwood Tech will prepare you to operate and set up machine tools for the machining industry. 

Machine Tooling Technics (New Richmond)

This two-year program emphasizes mold and toolmaking for the plastic injection molding industry including using computerized machining equipment.

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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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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 108-hour Advanced EMT course at Northwood Tech.
New Richmond, Rice Lake  |  Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
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The Advanced Marine Repair Technician certificate is designed to provide graduates of the Marine Repair Technician program with the opportunity to develop advanced level skills in the areas of marine engine rebuilding and marine engine/power systems.
Ashland  |  Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
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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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This program prepares students to service and repair diesel-powered agricultural and industrial equipment. This hands-on program covers power trains, electrical/electronic systems, brakes, hydraulics, and diesel emissions of these types of equipment. Students will also learn the theory, operation, and repair of tillage, planting, and harvesting equipment.
New Richmond  |  Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
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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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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
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The Automated Packaging Systems Technician program provides training for individuals who wish to obtain mechanical, electrical and automation skills as they relate to the industrial manufacturing environment.
New Richmond  |  Manufacturing
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In this two-year associate degree program, you will be prepared to be employed at the technician level or higher on computers, industrial computer networks, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and process instruments.
New Richmond  |  Manufacturing
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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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With an emphasis on hands-on experience, in the Automotive Technician program you'll learn essential service techniques including testing, repairing and rebuilding of basic automotive systems.
Rice Lake  |  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 Broadband Service Technician Apprentice will learn to assist 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.
Online  |  Architecture and Construction
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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
Graphic Designer working on laptop
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
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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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Carpentry apprentices construct, erect, install or repair structures and fixtures made of wood; concrete forms; building frameworks including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; wood stairways, window and door frames; and hardwood floors.
Rice Lake  |  Architecture and Construction
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The CNC Technician program prepares students for a career in the machining industry. Students will learn how to set up and program basic three-axis mills and two-axis CNC lathes.
Rice Lake  |  Manufacturing
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This technical diploma is ideal for individuals pursuing careers in CBRF residential and treatment facilities.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Health Sciences, Human Services
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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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The Construction Essentials program will provide students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary for entry level job success in the construction field.
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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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A career in cosmetology combines professional techniques with creativity to provide a challenging career with many rewards. The cosmetology apprenticeship program provides the theory training to allow the student to satisfy the Wisconsin state requirements to become a licensed professional.
Online  |  Human Services
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The Academy is available to prepare current law enforcement and civilian personnel for entry-level law enforcement positions in the State of Wisconsin.
Rice Lake  |  Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Students practicing how to detect an impaired driver
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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Northwood Tech’s Dental Assistant program prepares graduates to work with dentists as they examine and treat patients.
Rice Lake  |  Health Sciences
A diesel repair technician analyzing parts in a shop
This program prepares students to service and repair Diesel powered medium and heavy duty over the road trucks. This hands-on program covers powertrains, electrical/electronics systems, chassis, suspension, hydraulics, air brakes, and diesel emissions.
New Richmond  |  Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
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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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E-CHiLD is the online version of the Early Childhood Education associate degree program. E-CHiLD is designed to build meaningful relationships, maximize educational technology and promote timely program completion.
Online  |  Education & Training
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E-Connect-Child care Services is an innovative Early Childhood Education one-year technical diploma that includes the first year of the Early Childhood Education associate degree and the Group Child Care Essentials pathway certificate coursework.
Online  |  Education & Training
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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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As an Electrical Construction Apprentice you will learn to install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures; ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes; and may install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.
Rice Lake  |  Architecture and Construction
EMT student carrying a stretcher
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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Students in this program will learn about new technology in the classroom and how that can be applied to their operation in the on-farm component. This program has something for everyone who is interested in production agriculture.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Balsam Lake Outreach Center  |  Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
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Companies that operate in the financial services industry are in the business of managing money. In this role, you will assist customers and companies with their personal financial needs and help them realize their financial dreams.
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
Hearse and Flowers
This program prepares you for a career as a licensed funeral director and embalmer in a profession that demands compassion, dedication, and creativity. This is a shared program with Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC). During the second year, program-specific coursework will be completed at MATC.
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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This pathway certificate is designed to enhance the education and experience of practitioners who work directly with older adults in healthcare and clinical settings, community-based programs, residential facilities, and private or for-profit business and industry.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Health Sciences
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In this rewarding career, you will make a difference in the lives of families every day. The Group Child Care Essentials certificate can serve as a launching point for your career in early childhood education.
Online, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Education & Training
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This program prepares graduates to compile, process and maintain electronic healthcare records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with requirements of the healthcare system.
Online  |  Health Sciences
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This technical diploma combines medical office skills with computer skills to prepare you for employment on the administrative side of healthcare working in physician’s offices, clinics, hospitals, nursing homes and other health organizations.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online  |  Business Management
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With the Healthcare Receptionist technical diploma you can enter the high-demand field of healthcare as a medical receptionist, scheduler, information clerk or appointment coordinator in as little as 16 weeks.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online  |  Business Management
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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
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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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In this program you will learn about and gain the skills to work with job evaluations and analysis, staffing, compensation, benefits, training, safety and employee relations.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Business Management
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As a Human Resources and Payroll Generalist, you apply the skills and tools necessary to effectively value and apply employees' abilities and needs in support of organizational goals.
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 acquire the skills needed to support people of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Work within county human services agencies, community-based organizations, residential treatment programs, schools, inpatient facilities and other settings that help people in need.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Human Services
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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
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This associate degree will allow you to meet individual career goals which cannot be achieved through enrollment in any single instructional program currently available at the college.
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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Graduates install, troubleshoot, program and repair electrical, light mechanical, and computer systems used in industry to control and automate machines or processes. The equipment that you will deal with controls machines used in manufacturing and equipment used to control continuous processes.
New Richmond  |  Manufacturing
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As an Injection Mold Set-Up (Plastic) Apprentice you will learn electricity, hydraulics and pneumatics; statistical process control; plastic mold design and blueprint reading; technical mathematics; basic tool room machine shop operations; and an overview of many of the plastic molding processes other than injection molding.
New Richmond  |  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 IT-Web and Software Developer program will teach you how to create websites, web applications, Windows Forms, Java applications and how to create, manipulate and maintain databases. You will learn how to code in HTML, JavaScript, C#, Java, JSP, Servlets, ASPX and also to work with MySQL and SQL Server databases.
New Richmond, Online  |  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
A farmer looking at chickens
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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Machine Tool Operation is a nine-month technical diploma program designed to provide in-depth study and hands-on skills in the machine processing of a variety of metals.
Ashland  |  Manufacturing
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Machine Tool Operation - CNC program is a 9-month technical diploma program designed to provide in-depth study and hands-on skills in the machine processing of a variety of metals. Students become proficient in the set up and operation of mills, lathes, grinders, drills, and saws as you complete increasingly complex projects while holding tight tolerances.
Rice Lake  |  Manufacturing
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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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The Machine Tooling Technics program emphasizes mold and toolmaking for the plastic injection molding industry including using computerized machining equipment.
New Richmond  |  Manufacturing
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As a Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright Apprentice, you will install, dismantle or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings. You will keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair.
Rice Lake, New Richmond  |  Manufacturing
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The Management Certificate is a series of courses to develop the practical skills for dealing with the day-to-day management of a business or organization.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Business Management
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The Marine Repair Technician program is a three-semester program to prepare you for a career in the marine service and repair business.
Ashland  |  Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
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The Mechatronics Basics program will give students the skills to repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery. Students are also trained on how to lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.
Rice Lake, New Richmond  |  Manufacturing
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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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As a program graduate, you will be trained to perform clinical procedures and lab tests, and develop the office skills you’ll need for employment in a physician's office or clinic. The required courses include a six-week clinical office practicum.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior  |  Health Sciences
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The Medical Billing Specialist technical diploma prepares you to perform billing functions in a clinic, hospital or specialty practice.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online  |  Business Management
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The Medical Coding Specialist reviews medical documentation provided by physicians and other healthcare providers and translates this into numeric codes. The Medical Coding Specialist program prepares individuals for employment as entry-level coding specialists in healthcare facilities.
Online  |  Health Sciences
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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
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As a student in the Nonprofit Essentials career pathway program, you will explore the role of nonprofit organizations, develop volunteer and Board relationships and coordinate grant and fundraising strategies.
Online
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The Nonprofit Leadership program addresses strategies for meeting the challenges of acquiring new funding resources, recruiting a volunteer workforce, increasing service support needs and managing fiscal requirements.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online, Balsam Lake Outreach Center, Hayward Outreach Center, Ladysmith Outreach Center  |  Business Management
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As a student in the Nonprofit Professional program, you will explore the role of nonprofit organizations, develop volunteer and board relationships, explore grant and fundraising strategies, learn how to manage and control budgets and communicate effectively.
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
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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 Sciences
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Occupational therapy assistants help people participate in things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations).
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake  |  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
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
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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
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In this one semester certificate, you will be prepared to collect, transport, handle and process blood and other specimens along with correlating types of lab tests to the written diagnosis.
New Richmond, Rice Lake  |  Health Sciences
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As a plumbing apprentice you will learn to design, install, repair and maintain piping systems such as soil, waste, vent, potable water, wastewater treatment, gas systems (medical, propane, and natural) in residential, commercial, industrial buildings and at utility sites.
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake  |  Architecture and Construction
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Dealerships, repair shops, marinas and industry manufacturers desperately need entry-level people in this field. The Power Sports Technician program will give you the hands-on experience to go to work in less than one year.
New Richmond  |  Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
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Infant toddler teachers, assistant teachers, program directors, administrators and anyone who works with children under the age of three will benefit greatly from this credential program. Early care and education professionals wishing to build upon their skills in the infant/toddler setting will find this credential invaluable.
Online  |  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
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The Substance Abuse Counselor 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
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When you’ve completed the Tax Preparer Assistant pathway certificate, you 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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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.
Rice Lake, New Richmond  |  Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
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This associate degree will provide you with the essential general studies courses you need to transfer into a university. Completion of the full Associate degree allows for maximum transfer.
Online  |  Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Architecture and Construction, Arts, Audiovisual Technology and Communications, Business Management, Education & Training, Finance, Government and Public Administration, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Tourism, Human Services, Information Technology, Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security, Manufacturing, Marketing, Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
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This associate degree will provide you with the essential general studies courses you need to transfer into a university. Completion of the full Associate degree allows for maximum transfer.
Online  |  Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Architecture and Construction, Arts, Audiovisual Technology and Communications, Business Management, Education & Training, Finance, Government and Public Administration, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Tourism, Human Services, Information Technology, Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security, Manufacturing, Marketing, Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
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Utility Construction Technician students learn how to run cable overhead and underground using heavy equipment like horizontal directional drills, mini-excavators, vibrational plows, and bucket trucks. Students will learn pole climbing techniques in our 10 acre outside lab area. Additionally, students will take the required truck driving courses that prepare them to take their CDL A license.
Rice Lake  |  Architecture and Construction
A veterinary technician student examining a rabbit
Combine your love for animals and your passion for science with your career by becoming a veterinary technician. Veterinary technicians, under the supervision of a veterinarian, provide a variety of services that supports the veterinarian.
New Richmond  |  Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
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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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