Description

Northwest Kansas Technical College (Northwest Tech) in Goodland, Kansas, offers in-demand career-training programs and basic education classes. Students get the chance to work closely with faculty. They also receive extensive support from the career services division. The rural campus environment, which is close to the city, also offers the best of both worlds.

Northwest Tech students may get training for careers like:

  • Carpentry
  • Communications technology
  • Cosmetology
  • Medical assisting
  • Respiratory therapy

All Northwest Tech students receive mentorship from faculty. They also get extensive support from the career services division. Career services arranges for students to interview with prospective employers. They also provide career counseling and help students to refine their resume writing and interviewing skills. Consequently, most Northwest Tech graduates receive full-time employment shortly after graduating.

Northwest Tech boasts a naturally beautiful, rural setting. However, students are within one to two hours of several major cities, which helps to expand job opportunities.

Northwest Tech also offers basic education classes in English and math. They also have specialized classes like American Sign Language and arts and crafts.

Applicants will need to submit an admissions application and transcripts or a copy of their GED certificate. They will also need to take the Compass entrance exam. For more information about admissions procedures and for tuition and financial aid information, contact a Northwest Tech representative.

Quick Facts about Northwest Kansas Technical College

Location

Midwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Maverick

Website

www.nwktc.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Retention Rate

71%

Enrollment

281

Year Established

1964

Students

Total Students
281

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
100%
Graduate
0%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
0%
Part-Time
100%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
79%
Out-of-State
21%

Ethnic Diversity

Caucasian
78%
Latino
8%
Other
14%

Students State Origin

Kansas
79%
Other
21%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%

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