Welcome to the Fall 2017 edition of CareerFocus. CareerFocus gives you information about the many opportunities available at North Central Texas College. NCTC is a great choice for those looking to start a new career, gain some additional skill sets, or continue their formal education. Very soon NCTC will deliver again on its commitment to affordable, quality education in a stimulating...

Apply online at ApplyTexas.org.  Apply for financial aid and scholarships.*  Submit high school and/or college transcripts.  Receive a meningitis vaccine if under 22 years of age.  Complete the TSI testing requirements, if needed.  Apply for housing.*  Register for classes!  *-Optional...

Why make an investment in education? Well because it pays off! 60 credit hours at NCTC for an in-district resident is $5,100 Compare that to $21,810 for 60 hours at a public 4-year institution for an in-state resident  That’s a savings of $16,710 on tuition alone. Now take a look at how your lifetime earnings are increased for each level of educational attainment to really see...

Do you need a resume? Do you know how to dress for a job? What is a career portfolio? Do you need childcare reimbursement while searching for work? North Central Texas College offers a variety of career related services to students and community residents in Cooke, Denton, Montague, and Young counties. Internships in chosen fields, job search assistance, job referrals, career...

Always interested in computers, Dalton Williams knew his future was going to be in information technology.  At NCTC, Dalton, found the perfect fit by matching his protective nature with his IT interest in the cybersecurity program.  Dalton is a do-gooder at heart, and cybersecurity fits his personality and his interests. Dalton saw information about the TechHire program and sought out more...

With each passing year, the Internet gets less “virtual” and more “reality.” Online activity is increasingly part of core operations for banking, retail, healthcare, scientific research, and education. In today’s economy, being connected is not optional. That means a degree in computer science can take you just about anywhere, in any field. Computer and information technology jobs are...

In 2015, the road ahead of Russ Phillips looked a lot like a one-lane highway stretching forever through a barren dessert.  Two decades removed from earning a degree in his not-so-profitable dream field, he was newly-divorced and scraping by under-employed as a driver. Unexpectedly, a fork in the road appeared.  He met and married his wife Amy, and with her support, Russ began on a new career...

By Tracy McQueen Marksberry Machinists have a hand in practically everything – from the parts on your car to the equipment at your doctor’s office to the shoes in your closet. “We’re behind the scenes of a lot of different things,” said Jeremy Carroll, Machining Technology instructor at North Central Texas College. Students who enroll in NCTC’s Machining Technology Program...

Christian Taylor Dishman, 26, will be graduating with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Machining Technology in May 2018.   He is also lead machinist at Red Rock Machine & Tool, Inc., where he has worked for 4½ years.  Taylor decided about two years into the job as a general operator that he didn’t want to be “just the guy that hits the buttons.”  He wanted to be the guy...

When you hear the word “agriculture,” what comes to mind? The most obvious are jobs directly connected to farming. In fact, agriculture is a field with more than 200 different career options that is expanding and innovating every day. In the next five years, there will be nearly 58,000 annual openings for college graduates in agriculture, food, renewable natural resources, and the...

Meet Andi Cooley. Horticulturist, farmer, veteran, teacher, mother, soldier - you’ll see her wearing numerous hats – from camo to straw and everything in between.  Having devoted 23 years of service to our country’s military, Andi and her family wanted to find a way to get back to the land, so they began turning their property into a sustainable paradise, creating a 1000+ square foot garden...

At North Central Texas College, we offer many services to help you along your journey.  Whether your journey begins in the Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) programs, Certificate Programs, Associate Degrees, Associate of Applied Science degrees, or transfer courses to a university – we offer many services along the way! Counseling & Testing - Advisors offer a variety of services to...