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...

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....

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,...