Administrative Coordinator
Bachelor Degree Link
Potential Careers
Administrative Coordinator, Administrative Professional, Executive Assistant, Office Manager, Virtual Assistant
Career Pathway
Required Credits/Time
60 credits
Program Type
Program
Tax Preparer Assistant
Potential Careers
Tax Accounting Clerk, Tax Associate, Tax Preparer Assistant
Career Pathway
Required Credits/Time
10 Credits / 1 Year Part Time
Program Type
Program
Accounting Assistant
Bachelor Location
UW-Stout | UW-Superior | UW-Whitewater | UM Crookston | Bellevue University | Concordia University Wisconsin | Franklin University | Lakeland University | Milwaukee School of Engineering | Northland College
Potential Careers
Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Payroll Clerk, Bookkeeper
Career Pathway
Required Credits/Time
30 Credits
Program Type
Program
Billing and Posting Clerk
Potential Careers
Payroll Assistant, Payroll Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Bookkeeper, Accounting Technician
Career Pathway
Required Credits/Time
13 Credits / Less than 1 year
Program Type
Program
Bachelors Degree
Range of Yearly Salary
$38,640 - $63,100 Annually
Bachelor Degree Link
Bachelor Location
Lakeland College | UW-Barron | UW- Green Bay
UW-Stout
Potential Careers
Computer Technician | Network Technician
Career Pathway
Program Type
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The Distinguished Alumni Award was created to honor career achievement and community service. Annually since 1992, the College has presented Distinguished Alumni Awards to outstanding diploma and degree graduates. Alumni selected for the award have distinguished themselves professionally in their careers and have demonstrated extensive service to the college and their community.
Paul is a 1987 graduate of the Architecture program.
"Graduating from Northwood Technical College (then Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute) in 1987 laid the foundation for both my professional journey and personal values. Just as a building must have a strong foundation to be built upon, so does a professional career and that’s exactly what I received when I arrived in Rice Lake. The hands-on, accessible and practical education I received helped launch my career in architecture and shaped my belief in the power of continual learning.
From scrubbing bathrooms as an entry-level drafter to leading nationwide architecture and engineering teams as a Vice President in my current firm, my path proves that dedication and a solid foundation from a two-year program can take you far. Today, I’m committed to opening similar doors for others—actively mentoring, hiring, and championing graduates from technical colleges."
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Learning is our passion.
Quality Education for You and Your Community
Northwood Tech is a top-ranked college serving the northwest region of Wisconsin with multiple convenient locations and offerings, including career-focused degree and certificate programs, customized training for businesses and a wide array of personal and career enrichment courses. It's no wonder Northwood Tech serves one in 16 people in the community.
Northwood Tech is committed to making your experience meaningful and professional with faculty and staff who care about your individual success.
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95%
of Northwood Tech graduates are employed within six months.
Top 150
U.S. Community Colleges
-Aspen Institute
$43,258
average annual starting salary for graduates
2025 Military Friendly® School
A leader in technical education for over a century.
A Pillar in the Community
Before Northwood Tech came to fruition, there was a vision to train a dynamic workforce over 100 years ago.
- 1912 - Industrial, Commercial, Continuing Evening School founded in Superior, one of the first technical schools in Wisconsin.
- 1972 - The Wisconsin Indianhead Vocational, Technical and Adult Education District was created to serve NW Wisconsin.
- 1978 - District name changed to Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute.
- 1987 - Name became Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
- 2021 - Name became Northwood Technical College
To remain a resource for individuals in the communities, Northwood Tech constantly evolves with current industry demands, providing reliable career preparation now and in the future.
Over 100 years of technical education experience
60+
career areas
4:1
Four dollars back to the community for every tax dollar spent on technical education
Graduates reported a 54% increase in salary five years after graduation
FOCUSING ON your SUCCESS
Find out what's new at Northwood Tech and see inspirational stories of student success.
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A quality, affordable education serving your regional community
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WHY CHOOSE NORTHWOOD TECH?
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Navigating the college application process can be confusing and intimidating – especially if you haven't been in school in a while or are a first-time college student. Demystify the process here.
Get admitted.
Northwood Tech has a simple three-step admissions process you can complete in one visit.
- Apply online.
- Review admissions requirements.
- Meet with a Northwood Tech counselor.
Preparation is key. You'll want to take the time to research your career area of choice, what program is the best fit for you and gather all of your documents. If you need to take the ACCUPLACER placement assessment, you'll also want to make sure you brush-up on the skills you'll need to do well. Online resources and the Academic Support Center instructors are available to help you with that. In your final step, the counselor will meet with you to walk through your goals and help you foresee and overcome any obstacles to your success.
Bottom line - Northwood Tech is here to help you experience success, every step of the way.
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Save up to half the cost on tuition compared to a 4-year education.
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Support for success, Friendly atmosphere
Northwood Tech wants you to succeed. After making the transfer from a large university to Northwood Tech or watching stereotypical college life on TV, students are often surprised by how much effort instructors and staff make to get to know them and take into account their individual needs. At Northwood Tech, you won't find a lecture hall of 300, or even 100, students. It simply doesn't exist. Class sizes are small, so you won't be forgotten.
Students here come from all walks of life, from someone straight out of high school, to those switching careers later in life. You'll find a friendly, accepting atmosphere, where students learn from instructors and each other through their varying viewpoints and experience that make classroom discussions richer and more fulfilling.
92%
of graduates are employed within six months of graduating
$43,258
average annual starting salary for two-year technical diploma graduates
$45,330
average annual starting salary for associate degree graduates
Ranked in Top 150 community colleges nationwide by Aspen Institute
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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.
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