What’s in the Name: Degrees and Certificate Explained

The flexibility and options within the higher education system in the U.S. can be both exhilarating and confusing. Educational goals are often tied to a particular level of completion and the corresponding certificate or degree. Not Sure What's What Here’s some clarification: Occupational Skills Award (OSA) Prepares you for immediate employment or adds to your marketability to...

Trajectory to Success

It’s not unusual for students to sign up for a class or two or hone in on a very specific topic and career, then totally switch gears after the books have been cracked open for awhile.  New windows of opportunity have a way of unveiling themselves once a person starts learning new things and expanding personal horizons. In fact, that’s what higher education is all about. Exploration....

Start Smarter

When it comes to designing your life and making your dreams a reality, education is key, and NCTC is constantly expanding, improving and tweaking its offerings in order to prepare students for the success and fulfillment that comes from pursuing a desired career goal, and achieving it. With accredited classes transferring readily to four-year institutions, an NCTC education is a valuable,...