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Northwest Kansas Technical College

Coordinates: 39°20′47″N 101°42′03″W / 39.3463°N 101.7009°W / 39.3463; -101.7009
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Northwest Kansas Technical College
Northwest Tech Sign (2020)
TypeCo-ed two-year college
Established1964
Students725 (Fall 2023)[1]
Location, ,
United States

39°20′47″N 101°42′03″W / 39.3463°N 101.7009°W / 39.3463; -101.7009
CampusRural
ColorsRed and black
MascotMavericks
Websitenwktc.edu

Northwest Kansas Technical College is a public technical college in Goodland, Kansas, United States.[2] The college offers 14 different programs ranging from diesel technology to medical assistant. The college also offers certificates and associate degrees.

History

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The college began in 1964 as the Northwest Kansas Area Vocational Technical School. In 2001, the name was changed to Northwest Kansas Technical College.

Athletics

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Northwest Kansas Tech is the only technical school in Kansas with an athletic program. It is a member of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference. Men's and women's basketball, men's and women's wrestling, softball, track and field, cross-country and shooting sports are currently offered.[3] The Mavericks usually hold their events at facilities owned by Goodland High School.

References

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  1. ^ "Board of Regents Announces 2023 Fall Semester Enrollment" (PDF). September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  2. ^ "Northwest Kansas Technical College website". Archived from the original on May 13, 2020.
  3. ^ "Northwest Kansas Technical College".
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