As schools around the world move classes online, students everywhere are learning to adjust to studying at home–and everything that comes along with it. We are all in this boat together. Turning your living room into a classroom is no easy feat. This is true, especially if you’re sharing your newfound workspace with family and/or roommates. But don’t let this get you off track. Being a...

Agribusiness is one of Ohio’s most important industries and northwest Ohio is a busy hub of agricultural activity. With all of this productivity going on, Ag jobs in this area abound. And the bounty of ag-centered jobs extends beyond the crop management and livestock production people may think of when they hear “ag.”  Today, the business of agriculture provides a wide variety of related...

Everyone knows that career opportunities in healthcare are booming. Between 2018 to 2028 the employment of healthcare occupations was expected to rise by 14 percent according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In 2017 the CDC last reported 18 million healthcare workers, as of Jan. 2019 the BLS projected 18% growth by 2026. Hospitals, ambulatory centers and physicians’ offices are leading...

Who can’t use a few good scientific tips for de-stressing as we confront the coronavirus? Whether it’s the stress of working at home, being primarily confined to the house, addressing 24/7 childcare challenges, financial concerns related to loss of employment, or the justified worry about the trajectory of COVID-19, we all need to cope with uncertainty and new difficulties. Your community...

Manufacturing remains a vital part of the northwest Ohio economy, but the need for a skilled workforce continues to be one of the top needs presented by area businesses. Northwest State Community College is at the forefront of the skills gap, developing innovative education and training delivery methods to help keep the manufacturing industry going strong. Economic Impact Per the National...

Below is an alphabetical listing of degree and certificate programs offered at Northwest State Community College. All programs are offered at the College’s main campus in Archbold, but select classes are also offered at satellite locations in Scott Park (Toledo), Van Wert and online. For more information on the opportunities waiting for you at NSCC, visit NorthwestState.edu. Ready to take the...