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Many of our students face financial roadblocks. Your gift may be the one thing that makes college possible and helps them stay enrolled. Through our donors, Northwood Tech Foundation provides essential support to the students we serve, including emergency student grants, nutrition assistance, and scholarships.
There are many ways you can help, from financial gifts, to helping with scholarship reviews, or establishing a scholarship. Regardless of how you give, your generosity is greatly appreciated by the Foundation and our students. Thank you!
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531
awarded scholarships last year.
$228,996
provided in scholarships and student support last year.
$79,364
provided in staff and college support last year.
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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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The Northwood Tech Foundation works to ensure your gift has a meaningful impact, from emergency grants and nutrition assistance, to scholarship and gas cards.
A primary source of support, scholarships help hundreds of students each year.
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Learning is our passion.
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.
Before Northwood Tech came to fruition, there was a vision to train a dynamic workforce over 100 years ago.
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
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