{"id":23,"date":"2018-02-12T16:49:39","date_gmt":"2018-02-12T16:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/empower-your-dreams-at-nctc\/"},"modified":"2018-03-30T15:46:51","modified_gmt":"2018-03-30T15:46:51","slug":"empower-your-dreams-at-nctc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/empower-your-dreams-at-nctc\/","title":{"rendered":"Empower Your Dreams at NCTC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Choosing a career path is an important decision. NCTC is dedicated to providing education to fit a wide variety of career goals. Choose from certificates, associate degrees and transfer studies to prepare you for careers that support your unique interests and ambitions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-252 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-628814432-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-628814432-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-628814432-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-628814432-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Creative: Art, Design and Communication<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Bursting with ideas and looking for a way to bring them to life? Whether on stage, in the kitchen, behind the drawing board or at a desk turn your active imagination into a career.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Gaming Application Programming (AAS Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Game Design (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Web Design (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-254 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-544967270-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-544967270-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-544967270-768x513.jpg 768w, http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-544967270-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-544967270.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Dedicated: Education, Community and Public Service<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Love working with people? Happiest when you\u2019re making a positive contribution to the welfare of others? Consider making your career in education or community service.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Teaching EC-6 (AAT Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Teaching 4-8 EC-12 Special Education (AAT Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Teaching 8-12 EC-12 Other than Special Education (AAT Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Criminal Justice (AA Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Criminal Justice (AAS Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Criminal Justice (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Fire Science (AAS Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Fire Science (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-255 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-695177308-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-695177308-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-695177308-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-695177308-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Enterprising: Business and Entrepreneurial<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Can you see yourself starting a business, managing an organization or building a financial empire? Thrive on order and accountability? Then business studies just might be the place for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Business Management (AAS Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Business Management (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Business Management (Occupational Skills Award)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Business Office Technology (AAS Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Business Office Technology (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Business Office Technology (Occupational Skills Award)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Cosmetology (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Cosmetology Instructor (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Esthetician (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-256\" src=\"http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-637926032-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-637926032-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-637926032-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-637926032-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Healthy: Healthcare and Medical<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Always ready to help? Fascinated with the science and technology of health? Whether it\u2019s about promoting health or treating disease, careers in healthcare require a combination of skill and compassion.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Emergency Medical Technician (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Radiological Technology (AAS Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Surgical Technology (AAS Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Surgical Technology (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Vocational Nursing (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-257 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock_31146952_LARGE-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock_31146952_LARGE-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock_31146952_LARGE-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock_31146952_LARGE-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Hands On: Advanced Manufacturing and Energy Careers<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Love making things and making things work better? Choose a career that keeps you busy building, repairing and improving.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Electrical Technician (Occupational Skills Award)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Engineering Technology (AAS Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Engineering Technology (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (AAS Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (Occupational Skills Award)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Industrial Mechanics (AAS Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Industrial Mechanics (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Industrial Mechanics (Occupational Skills Award)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Machining Technology (AAS Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Machining Technology (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Machining Technology (Occupational Skills Award)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Petroleum Technology (AAS Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Petroleum Technology (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Welding (AAS Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Welding (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Welding (Occupational Skills Award)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-262\" src=\"http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-178361911-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-178361911-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-178361911-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-178361911-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Technical: Information Technology<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Happiest when you\u2019re dissecting code or developing a database? Do you wear your geek badge with pride? Choose from a range of IT careers creating, maintaining and trouble shooting in the digital world.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Computer Information Systems and Technology (AAS Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Computer Information Systems and Technology (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Computer Help Desk (Occupational Skills Award)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Cyber Security (AAS Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Cyber Security (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Database Administration (AAS Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Database Management (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Computer Network Systems (AAS Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Networking Technology (Certificate) &#8211; Network Operating Systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Networking Technology (Certificate) &#8211; Cisco Systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Network Technology (Certificate) &#8211; Cisco Basic<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-264\" src=\"http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-624529712-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-624529712-200x300.jpg 200w, http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-624529712-768x1155.jpg 768w, http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-624529712-681x1024.jpg 681w, http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-624529712.jpg 1412w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Natural World: Plant and Animal Kingdom<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Choose a career that puts you close to the natural world. Whether it\u2019s working outside, improving the environment, tending to animals or caring for plants, these active careers are for people who would rather not sit at a desk all day.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Agriculture Management (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Equine Science (AAS Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Equine Business Management (AAS Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Breeding Farm Management (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Equine Horse Management &amp; Training (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Equine Husbandry (Occupational Skills Award)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Equine Management (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Farm and Ranch Management (AAS Degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Horticultural Management (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Landscape Design (Occupational Skills Award)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Sustainable Horticulture (Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-266\" src=\"http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-695176924-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-695176924-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-695176924-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/iStock-695176924-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Bachelors and Beyond: Transfer Study Career Paths<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">No matter what your skills and interests, starting your education at community college means getting a foundation of basic classes in an attentive environment all while spending less on tuition.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Accounting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Agriculture<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Anthropology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Biology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Chemistry<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Computer Science<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Drama<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Economics<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Engineering &amp; Physics<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">English<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Foreign Language \u2013 Spanish &amp; French<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Government<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">History<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Humanities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Math<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Music<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Philosophy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Physical Education<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Physics<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Psychology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Sociology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Speech<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Teacher Education<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Visual Arts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">AA, AS &amp; AAT Degree Transfer<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">NCTC graduates with an Associate of Arts (AA), an Associate of Science (AS), or an Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree can continue their education toward a four-year degree at any Texas university without the loss of credits earned at NCTC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">AAS Degree Transfer<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">NCTC Associate of Applied Science (AAS) graduates can take advantage of NCTC\u2019s unique agreements with specific Texas universities to earn a Bachelor\u2019s of Applied Science (BAAS). Those universities include University of North Texas, University of Texas Tyler, Texas Woman\u2019s University, Midwestern State University, Tarleton State University, and Texas A&amp;M University Commerce.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">ADN to BSN<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">The Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) Program at NCTC partners with universities to offer students the opportunity for a smooth transition from ADN to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) after passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Partnering universities are: Midwestern State University, Texas Tech University, Western Governor\u2019s University, Southwest Kingston University, and Texas Woman\u2019s University.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nctc.edu\">www.nctc.edu<\/a> for more information about NCTC and starting your career.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-269\" src=\"http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/scholarships-available-ad-3x3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/scholarships-available-ad-3x3-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/scholarships-available-ad-3x3-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/scholarships-available-ad-3x3-768x768.jpg 768w, http:\/\/nctc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-3-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/03\/scholarships-available-ad-3x3.jpg 904w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Application Checklist<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Apply online at <a href=\"http:\/\/ApplyTexas.org\">ApplyTexas.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Submit high school and\/or college transcripts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Complete the TSI testing requirements, if needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Receive a meningitis vaccine if under 22 years of age.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Register for classes!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Apply for financial aid and scholarships.*<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Apply for housing.*<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 10pt;\">*-Optional<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing a career path is an important decision. NCTC is dedicated to providing education to fit a wide variety of career goals. Choose from certificates, associate degrees and transfer studies to prepare you for careers that support your unique interests and ambitions. 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