Mission
Northwest Technical College engages, supports and prepares students for rewarding careers through innovative programs and hands-on learning.
Vision
Northwest Technical College will be a regional leader in providing accessible and innovative education to meet the evolving needs of our diverse students, communities and workforce.
Core Values
Our students, faculty and staff strive for:
- Excellence – focus on quality and continuous improvement.
- Integrity – earn trust by doing what we say we will do; ensure high professional and ethical standards.
- Inclusion – provide an atmosphere of respect, sense of belonging, dignity and acceptance of all.
- Student Success– provide access and educational opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Innovation – deliver creative and future-oriented career and technical programs.
- Community Engagement – develop strong collaborative relationships with education, business and industry to meet regional needs.
Institutional Learning Outcomes
We prepare students with essential skills for professional success. Our Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) represent the core skills every graduate develops, regardless of program or discipline.
Every Northwest Technical College graduate will demonstrate:
- Communication: Effectively communicate ideas through written, spoken or visual formats appropriate for a target audience, social or professional context.
- Problem-Solving: Apply critical thinking, mathematical reasoning and technology skills to implement solutions.
- Responsible Citizenship: Demonstrate citizenship, equity, inclusion and environmental sustainability through ethical and responsible behavior across personal, academic, professional, social and societal contexts.
These outcomes guide our educational practices and ensure our graduates enter the workforce equipped for professional excellence and lifelong learning.
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