Northwood Tech Apprentices Gain New Pathway to Associate Degrees
As part of National Apprenticeship Week (April 26–May 2), Northwood Technical College, in partnership with the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), is announcing a new pathway designed to help Wisconsin apprentices earn associate degrees more quickly and affordably. This new pathway will especially benefit apprentices in northwestern Wisconsin, where employers continue to face strong demand […]
Northwood Technical College to Host Spring Commencement Ceremony for Superior Campus Graduates
Northwood Technical College invites community members and media to attend its annual spring commencement ceremony, celebrating 106 graduates from the Superior campus as theycomplete their programs and take the next steps in their educational and career journeys. When: 7 p.m., Friday, May 15, with reception to followWhere: Superior Middle School, 3626 Hammond Ave. Kim Pearson, […]
Northwood Tech Students Take Top Honors at SkillsUSA State Conference
RICE LAKE, Wis.— Northwood Technical College’s construction and cabinetmaking students recently competed at the 53rd Annual SkillsUSA Wisconsin State Leadership and Skills Conference, held April 7-8 at the Alliant Energy Center and Madison Area Technical College in Madison. At the state competition, ten Northwood Tech students competed in the cabinetmaking and carpentry competitions this year, […]
High Schools to Health Care: Growing Our Workforce
Northwood Tech Partners With Local School Districts to Prepare High School Students for Nursing Careers to Meet Regional Workforce Demand Through a growing partnership led by Northwood Technical College, high school students in the Superior and Northwestern school districts are taking meaningful steps toward careers in health care — before they graduate. The collaborative nursing […]
Northwood Tech Superior Campus to Host Behind the Mask Competition
Northwood Technical College and American Welding Society Arrowhead Section toHost 2026 Behind the Mask Welding Competition in Superior. WHAT: Northwood Technical College’s Superior campus, in collaboration with the American Welding Society(AWS) Arrowhead Section, will host the 2026 AWS Behind the Mask Welding Competition. The eventshowcases the skills of technical college welding students as they compete […]
More Than Credentials: How Technical Education Builds Workplace Readiness
Employers can teach new software, but skills like reliability, communication and problem solving are best developed before day one on the job. Across industries and communities like the Superior region, employers are placing renewed emphasis on skills that go beyond technical training. At Northwood Technical College, this shift has helped shape how students are prepared […]
‘A Piece of My Mind’ Exhibit Comes to Northwood Technical College
Northwood Technical College will host A Peace of My Mind, a nationally recognized portrait and storytelling exhibit exploring how everyday people define peace and work through differences. Members of the media and the community are invited to attend the public portions of this event. The exhibit will be on display March 9–12 in The Atrium […]
Welding Competition Sparks Talent and Industry Connections at Northwood Tech
Students from across the region compete in a performance-based event, demonstrating technical precision and connecting with industry professionals. When sparks fly at Northwood Technical College, it’s not just a show – it’s a preview of the next generation of skilled trades talent. The recent Behind the Mask Welding Competition brought students from across the region […]
Northwood Tech Expands Workforce Training with New Mobile Dental Lab
Northwood Technical College launches a mobile dental lab to provide hands-on training and address workforce shortages in the Superior area. Northwood Technical College is expanding its workforce training initiatives with the launch of a state-of-the-art mobile dental lab designed to serve businesses and individuals across the district, starting in the Superior region. The 53-foot, self-contained […]