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Accreditation

Northcentral Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the

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(NCA).About NTC at official website
Retrieved June 27, 2007 Several programs are accredited by other accreditation bodies.

History

The college began as Wausau Industrial School in 1912. It was renamed Wausau Vocational School in 1936, Wausau Technical Institute in 1961, North Central Technical Institute (NCTI) in 1967. It began occupying its new facility in 1969. It was renamed Northcentral Technical College in 1988.

Academics

Northcentral Technical College Spencer Wisconsin Campus

NTC offers associate degrees, technical diplomas, and over 100 certificate programs in agriculture, business, community services, general studies, health, public safety and technical and trades.

Notable alumni

* Russ Decker, politician'Wisconsin Blue Book 2009-2010,' Biographical Sketch of Russ Decker, pg. 76

References

External links

Official website
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