Northwood Tech MAX: Manufacturing and Automation Experience

Students walking outside of the Ashland Campus

Ready to Apply?

Check out Northwood Tech's admissions process. You can complete all three steps in one day.

Learn How to Apply

Northwood Tech MAX logo

October 22, 2024

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Take your manufacturing career to the MAX at Northwood Tech!  Explore advanced manufacturing programs and meet with area employers to learn how you can Experience. Success. in the high-paying, high-demand field of modern manufacturing.

New Richmond Campus

1019 S. Knowles Ave. 
New Richmond, WI

 

Register

Students walking outside of the Ashland Campus

Ready to Apply?

Check out Northwood Tech's admissions process. You can complete all three steps in one day.

Learn How to Apply

Free Child Care Foundational Training

Help change a child’s future. Start your career in child care today. Learn more about free training to help you become a child care provider.

  • Intro to Child Care Profession
    • Instructor: Haley Henlich
    • Catalog #: 47-307-461
       
    • This class is a hybrid offering, utilizing Blackboard for course assignments. There is required attendance in online live sessions on Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10 and 17, from 6-9 pm. Learners must have access to the Internet and a computer to participate in this hybrid course, as well as Microsoft Word to complete the course assignments. 
       
    • Sep 19-Oct 28 | M-F 7a-7:30a
      Online 
       
    • Sep 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 17 | 6p-9p
      Online Live 
  • Fundamentals Family Child Care
    • Instructor: Rebecca Elbert
    • Catalog #: 47-307-420
       
    • Provides essential information about establishing a family child care that is in accordance with Wisconsin’s State Law.
       
    • Oct 22 | Sa 8:30a-3:30p
      New Richmond: 1210      
  •   Fundamentals Infant & Toddler Care    
    • Instructor: Haley Hennlich
    • Catalog #: 47-307-470
       
    • This class is a hybrid offering, utilizing Blackboard for course assignments. There is required attendance in online live sessions on Nov. 7 and 14, from 6-9 pm. Learners must have access to the Internet and a computer to participate in this hybrid course, as well as Microsoft Word to complete the course assignments. 
       
    • Oct 31 - Nov 18 | M-F 7a-7:30p
      Online
       
    • Nov 7, Nov 14 | 6p-9p
      Online Live   
  • Skills and Strategies for Child Care Teacher
    • Instructor: Haley Hennlich
    • Catalog #: 47-307-462
       
    • This class is a hybrid offering, utilizing Blackboard for course assignments. There is required attendance in online live sessions on Nov. 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, from 6-9 pm. Learners must have access to the Internet and a computer to participate in this hybrid course, as well as Microsoft Word to complete the course assignments. 
       
    • Nov 7 - Dec 16 | M-F 7a-7:30p
      Online
       
    • Nov 10, Nov 17, Dec 1, Dec 8 | 6p-9p
      Online Live  

Registration

 

For more information and to register, contact Gina Monicken.

Gina.monicken@northwoodtech.edu 

715.246.1885

Note: These courses are offered in a hybrid format, using Blackboard for the online portion and BlueJeans for the mandatory webinar/online live class sessions. Students must have access to high speed internet, and a laptop or computer with a supported web browser and Microsoft Word. Technology requirement details can be found here.

 

3 Ways to Improve Allyship

3 Ways to Improve Allyship

Date/Time: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Presenter: Lisa Koenecke

Location: Online Live 

How can you shape your work culture to be more welcoming and inclusive? Are there ways you could invite awareness and interdependence? Understand allyship and intersectionality and how to promote support for the LGBTQ+ community. Learn the power of sharing stories to promote equality. In this lively, interactive session, we will learn current vocabulary and statistics to make a difference and watch our communities thrive! Lisa Koenecke is an experienced and energetic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) professional speaker and facilitator. She specializes in counteracting unconscious bias and LGBTQ+ inclusion in business. Her impact is amplified by strengthening each person’s allyship. With a demonstrated history of working in secondary education and a passion for community and social services, she is an expert in counseling, crisis intervention, educational leadership, and program development.

Flyer

 

Registration


Fee: $19 | $11.83
Course #: 65592

Register Online

  • Register by Phone
    • Ashland | 715.682.4591
      New Richmond | 715.246.6561
      Rice Lake | 715.234.7082
      Superior | 715.394.6677
       
  • Register by Mail
    • Registration Form
      • ​​​​​​​Ashland | 2100 Beaser Ave. Ashland, WI 54806
        New Richmond | 1019 S. Knowles Ave. New Richmond, WI 54017
        Rice Lake | 1900 College Drive, Rice Lake, WI 54868
        Superior | 600 N. 21st St. Superior, WI 54880

Safety Seminar: Machine Guarding for Manufacturing

Safety Seminar: Machine Guarding for Manufacturing

September 21 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

This seminar will focus on identification and correction of the top hazards at manufacturing facilities: machine guarding and lockout/tagout. OSHA has an ongoing National Emphasis Program on amputations along with a newer, local emphasis program on Food Manufacturing for Wisconsin that will last for five years. The seminar will also address thermal burns from processing and chemical burns from sanitation, particularly food manufacturing. The goal of the seminar is to provide education for company Safety and Health leadership and professionals, and to support the Safety Teams’ continuous improvement and safety management programs. Light snack included. 

Brochure

Registration 


Fee: $25 | 17.83 (62+)
Class#: 65804

Register Online

Register by Phone

  • Rice Lake | 715.234.7082

Register by Mail

Little Engineer Robotics

Little Engineer Robotics

Date: June 12  -  15, 2023 | 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Course: 41083

Location: Northwood Tech - Rice Lake

Fee: $69

Create an out-of-this-world Lego robot! Develop science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) skills by building and programming a robot to work in outer space. This program offers an excellent opportunity to understand and practice teamwork while learning about the universe.

For students who have completed grades 1-3.

Flyer

Registration


To register, contact:

Sara Dobberschutz

Phone: 715.319.7300

Mobile: 218.390.1790

Email: sara.dobberschutz@northwoodtech.edu

Nitro-X Automotive Camp

Don Johnson Auto Group Nitro-X Automotive Camp

Date: June 12  -  16, 2023 | M - Th, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Fri, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Course Number: 41082

Location: Northwood Tech - Rice Lake/ Don Johnson Motors

Fee: $99

Discover how vehicles work, build your confidence with technical skills, work in teams to develop life and employability skills, gain exposure to the industry, and show off your skills in an auto race. Work with an auto professional to personalize a car body using the same materials and techniques in the auto body and collision repair industry. Meet new friends, tour local businesses, and enjoy race day to discover who can master the road course and see whose custom painted car body is best-in-show. Lunch is included (students with food sensitivities are encouraged to bring their own food). 

For students in grades 6 - 8. 

This camp is made possible with a partnership between Don Johnson Motors and the Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Foundation.

Flyer

Registration


To register, contact:

Sara Dobberschutz

Phone: 715.319.7300

Mobile: 218.390.1790

Email: sara.dobberschutz@northwoodtech.edu

 

Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Assosciation Logo, Don Johnson Auto Group Logo

Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Forum

Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Forum

Day/Time: Wednesday, June 15 |  9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Mode: Online Live Webinar via Zoom


Description: The Northland Elder Abuse Awareness Coalition is hosting a virtual Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention forum in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Learn what you can do to protect yourself and/or the older adults you know from all types of abuse.

Session Topics:

  • Financial Exploitation and Scams that Target Elders
  • Adult Protection Services and Advance Planning
  • Dementia Simulation

*Registered participants will receive an email with the Zoom webinar link 2-3 days prior to the conference. Please add melissa.buxton@northwoodtech.edu as a safe sender or approved contact within your email software.

Registration

Free

Register

This event is free for all general community members. If you would like a certificate of completion/CEU hours documented, the cost is $25 | $7.49 (62+).

Hands-On Skills Day, cohosted by PUSH Inc and Northwood Tech

Students walking outside of the Ashland Campus

Ready to Apply?

Check out Northwood Tech's admissions process. You can complete all three steps in one day.

Learn How to Apply

For information contact:

Paul Kostner

Utility Construction Technician Instructor

Broadband Academy Instructor

715.788.7127

Email Paul

Student running a backhoe

EVENT LOCATION: PUSH, INC. @ 1100 LINDY STREET, RICE LAKE, WI 54868

*RAIN DATE: MAY 11, 2023

Hands-On Skills Day allows high school students, grades 9-12, to experience the utility construction industry and be introduced to utility construction trades. Exhibiting areas are underground utility locating, electric and telecommunications line work, mini excavator operation, horizontal directional drilling, backhoes, drop plows, fiber optic splicing, truck driving, job site safety, heavy equipment simulators, engineering, and more.

 

Hands-on Skills Day Sponsors

Students walking outside of the Ashland Campus

Ready to Apply?

Check out Northwood Tech's admissions process. You can complete all three steps in one day.

Learn How to Apply

For information contact:

Paul Kostner

Utility Construction Technician Instructor

Broadband Academy Instructor

715.788.7127

Email Paul

Subscribe to

Take the Next Step

Are you ready to experience success? Northwood Tech staff are standing by to support you in reaching your educational and career goals, so do it. Take the leap.