NWTC News


Gulliford Selected To FCCLA State Council



Gulliford Selected To FCCLA State Council

Northwest Technology Center Culinary Arts student Ceairra Gulliford has been elected to serve on the 2017-2018 FCCLA State Executive Council. Gulliford is also a student at Fairview High School.

Randall Recognized At HOSA Conference



Randall Recognized At HOSA Conference

Laura Randall was recognized for passing the Healthcare Issues Exam at the state HOSA competition this week. Randall is enrolled in the Health Careers Program at Northwest Technology Center and is a Fairview High School student.

Peterson Recognized at HOSA Contest



Peterson Recognized at HOSA Contest

Alisha Peterson placed fifth in the Nursing Assistant event at the State Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) competition held in Norman this week.

Dean Meyer, Northwest Technology Center Board of Education 1978-2017



Dean Meyer, Northwest Technology Center Board of Education 1978-2017

Northwest Technology Center has lost a member of its family. On Monday, March 13, Board of Education president and long-time board member, Dean Meyer passed away at his home in Cleo Springs. Dean had been on Northwest Technology Center’s Board of Education since 1978. Dean was a tireless supporter of Northwest Technology Center and its […]

Demand Strong for Automotive Technology Skills



Demand Strong for Automotive Technology Skills

Due to the increasing number of vehicles on the road, the demand for automotive technicians continue to be strong. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov) employment in the industry will expand five percent from 2014 through 2024. Northwest Technology Center’s Automotive Service Technology Program continues to produce qualified technicians from its programs at […]

Students Sweep Regional Science Fair, Goddard Qualifies for Nationals



Students Sweep Regional Science Fair, Goddard Qualifies for Nationals

Northwest Technology Center’s BioMedical Sciences students did well at Regional Science Fair in Alva. Kennith Goddard is headed to the International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles in May after being named Grand Champion for the regional event and placing first in the Medical/Health division. Kylee Pameticky and Lauren Goodson placed first in Microbiology […]

BPA Students Compete At State



BPA Students Compete At State

Northwest Technology Center Digital Design students Andrew Thomas, Braden Deutschendorf, and Kate Tovar participated in several competitive events at State BPA Leadership Conference in Tulsa this week! Thomas competed in Financial Math & Analysis. Both Deutschendorf and Tovar competed in the Presentation Management Individual event. Jessica Schanbacher is their instructor.

Sacket Wins State BPA Event, Qualifies for National Contest



Sacket Wins State BPA Event, Qualifies for National Contest

Northwest Technology Center students, Ethan Sacket and Shannon Corbitt competed at the State BPA Leadership Conference 2017 in Tulsa earlier this week. Sacket placed first in the Interview Skills event and qualified for the National BPA Leadership Conference held in May in Orlando, FL. Both students are enrolled in the Business and Computer Technology program. […]

NWTC Fairview Recognized As Healthy Campus



NWTC Fairview Recognized As Healthy Campus

Northwest Technology Center’s Fairview campus was recognized with the Certified Healthy Campus and Certified Healthy Business Awards earlier this week from Certified Healthy Oklahoma. Pictured is Colt Shaw, NWTC’s Asst. Superintendent-Fairview Campus and Debra Button, Health Careers Certification Instructor on the Fairview Campus.

Digital Design Offers Skills for Growing Job Markets



Digital Design Offers Skills for Growing Job Markets

Graphic Design jobs are expected to grow during the upcoming decade according to Learn.com. The website Incredibleart.org says that Desktop Publishing is the fastest growing art profession. Northwest Technology Center’s Digital Design program helps students gain the skills to work in both of these areas. The Digital Design program is taught by Tami Frascht on […]