Northwest Kansas Technical College

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Northwest Kansas Technical College
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Northwest Tech Sign (2020)
Type Co-ed two-year college
Established1964
Location, ,
United States

39°20′47″N101°42′03″W / 39.3463°N 101.7009°W / 39.3463; -101.7009 Coordinates: 39°20′47″N101°42′03″W / 39.3463°N 101.7009°W / 39.3463; -101.7009
CampusRural
Colors Red and black
MascotMavericks
Website nwktc.edu

Northwest Kansas Technical College is a public technical college in Goodland, Kansas, United States. [1] The college offers 14 different programs ranging from diesel technology to medical assistant. The college also offers certificates and associate degrees.

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History

The college began in 1964 as the Northwest Kansas Vocational School.

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. [2] The Mavericks usually hold their events at facilities owned by Goodland High School.

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References

  1. "Northwest Kansas Technical College website". Archived from the original on May 13, 2020.
  2. "Northwest Kansas Technical College".