Let me welcome you to the Spring 2017 edition of CareerFocus, where you will be able to access information about the many opportunities available for anyone wishing to start or restart their career path. Our values stem from the desire for affordable, quality education in a stimulating learning environment through integrity, innovation, cohesive relationships and encouragement. Great things are...

“The opportunities in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement are very broad” By Jane Goldberg and Marcee Hartzell Opportunities are broad, and people with a surprising array of interests find their niche in the criminal justice field. North Central Texas College’s Criminal Justice program chair Dr. Cherly Furdge tells her students to get as much education as they can. “The opportunities...

Jared Stevenson graduated from North Central Texas College with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Law Enforcement. After completing his degree in May of 2006, Jared was hired by the City of Denton Police Department in June of that same year. “As a native of Lewisville, TX, NCTC was the best choice for me. After taking my first class with Dr. Furdge, I knew I was in the right...

The perception that attending a four-year college or university will lead to greater job security and pay, increased social mobility and financial prosperity is a deeply entrenched belief in American culture. Unfortunately, this perception does not match the reality of today’s economy, which has become highly technical and knowledge-based. Each year, an estimated two-thirds of high school...

According to the Occupational Outlook handbook, employment of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average of all occupations. As the economy grows, the demand for goods will increase and more truck drivers will be needed to keep supply chains moving. What do they do? Truck drivers are one of the main components to the...

The $2.8 trillion healthcare industry in the United States is so large that it’s practically an economy in itself. It is poised to grow – and change – dramatically over the next decade. In fact, seven of the ten fastest growing careers are in healthcare, with Registered Nurses in especially high demand. The Labor Department projects the addition of about 440,000 new job openings for RNs...

About the Nursing Programs at NCTC North Central Texas College’s Associate Degree in Nursing program is located on the Gainesville campus and is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing and has full accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Inc. (ACEN) Programmatic Outcomes Upon completion of an Associate Degree in Nursing a student should be able to: Act...

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE...KEEPING NORTH TEXAS and the DFW METROPLEX HEALTHY One of the most in-demand industries today is the healthcare industry, including everything from nursing, radiologic technology, health information management and coding, to training for Emergency Medical Technicians. With nursing, the United States is experiencing a shortage of qualified nurses, a need that is...

NCTC prepares students for careers in fire fighting The Fire Science Technology program at NCTC offers various jobs within the First Responder world. Currently, we offer training for Basic Firefighter Certification in accordance of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP). Since January 2014, North Central Texas College (NCTC) has offered students entry into the fire service through its...

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) makes available information on the fastest-growing, most-in-demand jobs in the state economy. Those in the “middle skill” category - occupations that need workers who have more than a high-school diploma but less than a four-year degree - are growing especially fast. North Central Texas College offers a wide range of program options that will best prepare...

It may be a “virtual” realm of activity on the Internet, but the criminal activity out there is real. Fraud, identity theft, and trafficking in child pornography have all been identified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as serious crimes, and trained experts are needed to track down perpetrators and prevent illegal activities. The field of cybersecurity is still evolving right along...

Chad Keaton graduated from NCTC with a degree in Cybersecurity in 2016 Chad Keaton landed in the perfect spot when he entered North Central Texas College’s newly created Cybersecurity program in the fall of 2015. And while it wasn’t always easy he persisted and even got an internship at Cyber Defense Labs, thanks in part to one of his Cybersecurity instructors, Kevin Henson. Cyber Defense...

More students choose online classes With technology impacting our lives in so many ways, and students busier than ever, the way we learn is changing. “Our students now need to multitask, balancing work, family and school. Online classes are not just a convenience but a necessity,” says Dr. Andrew Fisher, Provost at North Central Texas College. “And it makes sense. Technology is all around...

Really. Think of everything you’ve already accomplished, whether you just graduated from high school, or you’re raising a family, or earning a living every day. Whether life’s been filled with hard knocks or high hopes, you’ve made it this far, and you’re ready to start thinking about what’s next. You’re Amazing Really. Think of everything you’ve already accomplished, whether...

Community college pays off Graduates who earn certificates at community colleges earn an average of nearly $9,000 more than those who go through for-profit training programs, according to new data from the US Department of Education. “Some institutions are clearly paying off for graduates, offering a high-value degree relative to other institutions,” the report notes. “In particular,...

Summer and Fall 2017 Registration starts April 10, 2017 For information about registration, see the registration checklist: nctc.edu/registration-guide Classes begin August 28. NCTC Campuses: Gainesville 1525 West California St. Gainesville, Texas 76240 (940)668-7731 Corinth 1500 North Corinth St. Corinth, Texas 76208 (940)498-6200 Flower Mound 1200 Parker Square Flower Mound,...