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Students Get A Second Look At Health Careers In MASH CAMP II



Students Get A Second Look At Health Careers In MASH CAMP II

Northwest Technology Center, Northwestern Oklahoma State University and the Wisdom Foundation partnered again this week to sponsor MASH CAMP II. In MASH CAMP II, students selected a career in the medical field and were matched with a professional in that area. They shadowed that career for an afternoon. Students learned more about legal obligations, HIPPA […]

MASH Camp Held for Incoming 7th Graders



MASH Camp Held for Incoming 7th Graders

NWTC and NWOSU Partner for MASH CAMP Northwest Technology Center (NWTC) and Northwestern Oklahoma State University (Northwestern) partnered to offer the annual MASH (Medical Avenues in Service and Health) CAMP. The camp was held on the campuses of both Northwest Technology Center and Northwestern in Alva, May 30-June 1. Forty-three students from Northwest Oklahoma who […]

Area Students Participate in NW Career Academy



Area Students Participate in NW Career Academy

Students Participate In Northwest Career Academy Sixteen area eighth grade students participated in the Northwest Career Academy program. The students spent four days touring area businesses, performing community service and learning about economic opportunities available for them throughout Northwest Oklahoma. The academy ran May 23-26. Those participating included: Alexus Naugle of Aline-Cleo, Chloe Durkee, Colby […]

Four NWTC Students Named CTSO State Officers



Four NWTC Students Named CTSO State Officers

NWTC would like to congratulate our four students/former students who are STATE CTSO officers! We are so proud of each of you and your accomplishments! Top left: Riley Beeler, Alva–HOSA Executive Council Riley graduates from Alva High School this month. She has been enrolled in Health Careers Certification at NWTC for the past two years. […]

SkillsUSA Students Build Ramp



SkillsUSA Students Build Ramp

Students in Northwest Technology Center’s Automotive Technology and Welding Technology programs at Fairview installed a wheelchair ramp and landing for a local resident as their community service project this year for the SkillsUSA student organization. Supplies for the project were donated by Martin’s Machine Shop – steel, TH Rogers – lumber, O’Reilly’s – paint, and […]

Weeks Appointed To NWTC Board of Education



Weeks Appointed To NWTC Board of Education

Lary Weeks was approved by the NWTC Board of Education to fill the Zone 3 seat which was vacant due to the death of long-time board member, Dean Meyer. Weeks is a resident of Aline. Pictured are: Stan Kline, Board President, Lary Weeks and Dr. Gerald Harris, Superintendent.

Area 8th Graders Explore Future Careers



Area 8th Graders Explore Future Careers

Eighth graders from four area schools were encouraged to think about and plan for future careers during a tour of Northwest Technology Center last week. Students from Alva, Freedom, Waynoka and Cherokee attended Eighth Grade Tours at Northwest Technology Center. Students spent time in each of NWTC’s seven programs which are open to high school […]

Health Careers Students Qualify for National Contest



Health Careers Students Qualify for National Contest

Health Careers students from Northwest Technology Center in Alva participated in the state Health Careers Students of America (HOSA) contest this week in Norman. Several students qualified to move on to the national contest in June. Students participating included: Rachel Becker, Riley Beeler, Stephanie Belt, Halah Canaan, Karlee Dietz, Crissa Edstrom, Brooklynn Faison, Calissa Fouts, […]

Nine PN Students Bring Home Gold From State HOSA



Nine PN Students Bring Home Gold From State HOSA

Northwest Technology Center’s Practical Nursing program performed well at the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) contest held earlier this week. Every student placed well in their respective event and nine students received first place medals. Jesus Arizmend was awarded the Oklahoma Breaking Traditions award. Arizmendi and Jentrey Lancaster placed first in the Healthcare Display […]

Cusack Qualifies for National HOSA Competition



Cusack Qualifies for National HOSA Competition

Erin Cusack, BioMedical Sciences student and Fairview High School senior won first place at the State Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) contest in the Medical Law and Ethics event. The contest was held earlier this week in Norman. Cusack has qualified for the national HOSA competition in June. She was also the recipient of […]