Northwest Kansas Technical College Explained

Northwest Kansas Technical College
Established:1964
Type:Co-ed two-year college
City:Goodland
State:Kansas
Country:United States
Students:725 (Fall 2023)[1]
Free:15 Academic Programs
Campus:Rural
Colors:Red and black
Mascot:Mavericks

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

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

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Board of Regents Announces 2023 Fall Semester Enrollment . September 27, 2023 . September 30, 2023.
  2. Web site: Northwest Kansas Technical College website . https://web.archive.org/web/20200513074537/https://www.nwktc.edu/ . May 13, 2020 . live.
  3. Web site: Northwest Kansas Technical College.