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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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Featured Programs

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 graduate working in the field
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
An administrative coordinator working in a modern office
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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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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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
Woman using a tablet in her place of business
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
Nurse with down syndrome patients at disability care home having fruit for nutrition and vitamins
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
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
A customer service representative working in a call center
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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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 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
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
A family walking in a green field toward a farm
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
Multi-generational family in a yard
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 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
A hospitality foundation student doing laundry
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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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
An IT - Cybersecurity Specialist student working hands-on with classroom technology
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
IT Technician Works on a Laptop in Big Data Center full of Rack Servers. He Runs Diagnostics and Maintenance, Sets up System.
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
An excited business leader at the head of the table talking to employees
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
A store manager helping a customer
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 machine tool student performing hands-on work
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
Student using marine repair tools in the classroom
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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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
A medical assistant student performing an eye exam on a student patient
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
A medical office professional handing documents over to a patient
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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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
A group of volunteers of all ages
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
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
Nursing Assistant student practicing correct lifting technique
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
An occupational therapy assistant instructor coaching the students through a hands-on exercise
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
An office employee on the phone and looking at a stack of papers
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
2 office co-workers working together
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
A group counseling session
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
Two students welding a pipe
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
A student practicing welding skills
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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