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Today’s college students break stereotypes If you think most college students are fresh out of high school, young, carefree and living at a university, you’re way behind the times.  Eighty-five percent of college students today don’t fit that mold. More often, the typical college student is living off-campus, working and juggling college with real-life responsibilities. There are 21.6...

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High-growth, high-demand jobs are out there. There’s a new generation in town: Generation Z. Born after 1995, you’re just about to finish high school or maybe you recently graduated. You’re hoping to avoid college debt, so you’re looking for a pipeline to a meaningful career without spending a ton of money on tuition. Our advice? Check out Northwest State Community College. This advice...

Brittany Rodriguez earned an Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology degree from NSCC in 2013. She took college prep courses in high school, helping her gain valuable college credits. “At Northwest State, it was much more affordable (compared to a four-year college or university) for me to pursue my degree and get a start out in the real world,” Brittany said....

In an increasingly technological world, an educational background in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines has become increasingly important.  As the mission at Northwest State Community College is to create opportunities for success for its students, we have labored to provide a sound STEM education that is crucial to that mission. At NSCC, we do not educate...

Northwest State works with many of the top businesses throughout northwest Ohio to prepare students for entry into the workplace. With the demands of businesses changing daily, we continue to evolve our workforce development opportunities as well. Employers provide NSCC with great feedback and guidance on the training their employees need to be successful. Each business’ needs are...

As a high school graduate with aspirations to become a nurse, Brock Worden chose Northwest State because of the prestigious nursing program, knowing that NSCC graduates continue to score high on the NCLEX (nursing licensing exam). “I chose Northwest State because I knew I would graduate with the knowledge and the skills I would need later on in life,” Brock shares. “The instructors here...

Starting at a community college and then transferring to a four year institution is a common strategy for students looking to earn a bachelor’s degree. In fact, 41 percent of all students get their education at community colleges. Northwest State Community College has many resources available to help students who are looking to transfer. Ease into the College Experience With dedicated faculty...

You won’t get financial aid without it All students applying to college should know about FAFSA. Also known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, everyone—rich, poor, or somewhere in between—should plan to fill out a FAFSA application as part of applying to college. “One of the largest barriers to a higher education is the funding,” says Amber Yocom, director of...

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 classes are also offered at satellite locations in Bryan, Scott Park (Toledo), Van Wert and Whitehouse, Ohio. For more information on the opportunities waiting for you at NSCC, visit www.NorthwestState.edu. Ready...

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 classes are also offered at satellite locations in Bryan, Van Wert and Whitehouse, Ohio. For more information on the opportunities waiting for you at NSCC, visit www.northweststate.edu. Ready to take the next...

Just out of high school, Ken Harris believed that his future was already mapped out for him. A baseball scholarship ensured that he would earn a college education, which would lead to a great job and eventually a family. Unfortunately, his life took a few unexpected turns that changed his academic and career plans. After his baseball scholarship fell through, Ken put his education on hold and...

The focus of every student walking through the doors at Northwest State Community College is to graduate with the knowledge and skills they need to find a rewarding career. While earning an education is the best way to ensure your resume gets a second glance, adding work experience to that college degree may be all that it takes to move you to the top of the stack. “Employers are looking for...

“A multiple-victim accident has been reported on the corner of State Route 34 and State Route 66. All units please respond.” Lights, sirens and a rush of law enforcement and paramedics flew into action when they heard dispatch come over the radio with the report of this car accident right outside the doors of Four County Career Center.  What made this situation unique? Instructors were...

With popular medical dramas like Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice and Scrubs dominating weeknight television, it’s natural for people to think of hospitals full of doctors and nurses dressed in scrubs when they picture the nursing profession. For Mike Bailey, it would be more appropriate to think of helicopters, pilots, and flight suits instead. Mike, a graduate of Northwest State Community...

The Nursing Division at Northwest State Community College offers nursing degree and certificate programs that prepare students to meet the rapidly changing demands of the healthcare industry. All programs in the Nursing Division are fully approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing; the RN and LPN to RN programs are also accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 3343...

The Northwest Ohio Allied Health Education Consortium brings four institutions of higher education in the northwestern corner of Ohio into partnership to share existing allied health programs. The partner schools are Northwest State Community College, Rhodes State College, Marion Technical College and Urbana University. Students can enroll in any of these partner colleges while attending their...

When Karley Niemeyer graduated from Patrick Henry in 2011, she wasn’t sure what her future had in store. What she did know was that she would need a college education, a little time and the flexibility to explore her career options. Fortunately, Northwest State Community College offered her all of these benefits and also allowed her to save money by living at home and working while enrolled...

From the rural cornfields of northwest Ohio, to the soaring cathedrals and stone buildings of Florence, Italy, Nicole Baden has earned an education that has had the power to define her life as well as her career. [caption id="attachment_1110" align="alignright" width="300"] Nicole Baden[/caption] From the moment she walked across the commencement stage at Archbold High School, Nicole knew that...

Half of “Best Jobs” Require Fewer Than Four Years of College US News updated its Best Jobs for 2013 and the number one job is….dentist! Okay, for that one you’re going to need an advanced degree. But if you think a bachelor’s degree or higher is the only avenue to get a good job, think again. To make the “best jobs” list, a job must first be in demand, but it also has to pay a good...