NWTC is officially a top 10 finalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence ! The $ 1 million award is the nation ’ s signature recognition of strong performance among community colleges . NWTC was selected from among more than 1,000 community colleges nationwide .
“ This is a reflection of the transformative work we do every day and should be celebrated by all who call Northeast Wisconsin home ,” said Kristen Raney , NWTC president . “ We are excited to continue next steps of the Aspen Prize process and for the bright future of our college and community .”
Awarded every two years , the Aspen Prize honors colleges with outstanding performance in six critical areas : teaching and learning , certificate and degree completion , transfer and bachelor ’ s attainment , workforce success , broad access to the college and its offerings , and equitable outcomes for students of color and students from low-income backgrounds . The winner will be announced in the spring of 2025 .
It ’ s basically the Oscars for great community colleges .
- Former President Barack Obama
Anchored in excellence
Last February , NWTC was again designated as a Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education . Awarded by the U . S . Department of Transportation ’ s Maritime Administration , the distinction demonstrates the value NWTC provides to the nation by developing and preparing students for careers in the maritime industry . NWTC received the inaugural Center of Excellence designation in 2021 .
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