UWSP and NTC team up for tech management degree program.

TLDR:

• UW-Stevens Point and Northcentral Technical College sign partnership for technology management degree completion program.
• Students completing four different technology associate degrees at NTC can enter UW-Stevens Point’s technology management major and earn a Bachelor of Science degree.

An agreement between Northcentral Technical College and UW-Stevens Point allows students to complete a technology management bachelor’s degree program through both institutions. Students who complete four different technology associate degrees at NTC can enter UW-Stevens Point’s multidisciplinary major in technology management and earn a Bachelor of Science degree. Most additional credits can be earned online or at UWSP Wausau. The partnership aims to prepare the workforce in management, engineering, and communication skills based on collaborative discussions among employers, NTC, and UW-Stevens Point representatives. Employers like Greenheck Group find this partnership valuable as it allows incumbent employees to earn career advancement while remaining employed. NTC President Jeannie Worden and UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Thomas Gibson emphasize the program’s benefits for learners and local manufacturers, offering students and working adults the opportunity to increase their earning potential with flexible class options close to home. The collaborative effort aims to strengthen the regional workforce and economy.