Northwest Technical Institute

The Springdale Chamber of Commerce' Marshallese Youth Initiative came to visit us here at NWTI today. These students are ready to learn, grow, and make an impact! This energetic group learned about what programs we offer, and basic information about each and why they may interested in them. Our tour guides and instructors took time to explain what hands-on learning actually means. You see it in the classroom and then actually go do it yourself in a lab or shop! And see those "bingo cards" in some of the photos? Well just to make extra sure almost everyone is paying attention, we have squares on the cards, and those squares have questions in them. And to get the answers, you have to pay attention to the speakers in order to get them. There were fabulous prizes to be won! A big thank you to the Springdale Chamber and the Springdale School District for bringing this great group of future stars to come see us! This program was made possible by the generous support of Springdale School District and the AEP Foundation, at the recommendation of Southwestern Electric Power Company - SWEPCO. #swepco #sdaleschools #marshallese #mei #nwti #springdalechamber #nwarkansas

Happy National Apprenticeship Week! So just what is National Apprenticeship Week? NAW is a nationwide celebration where employers, industry representatives, labor organizations, community-based organizations, workforce partners, educational institutions, and Federal, State, and Local government agencies. These agencies come together to host events to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship for strengthening our economy by developing a highly skilled workforce to meet industry needs, and create pathways for career seekers. NAW gives Registered Apprenticeship sponsors the opportunity to showcase their programs, facilities, and apprentices in their communities. There are MANY events going on in the state of Arkansas this week! More information about National Apprenticeship Week can be found here: https://www.apprenticeship.gov/national-apprenticeship-week

Congratulations to our latest CDL graduating class! They've earned their license(s) and they're ready to take on the world of transportation. Think about it, if our trucks stopped rolling down the streets and highways, EVERYTHING here in the USA would grind to a halt. Trucking is THAT important, and so is our NWTI CDL program. Go get it class of November 2024! #CDL #trucking #adhe #nwti #workforceeducation #votech

Yesterday we honored our NWTI Veterans with a special breakfast of biscuits & gravy, pastries, juice and coffee. We also commemorate them 365/24/7 with individual plaques on our NWTI Wall of Honor. Thank you to our #NWTI #veterans and ALL veterans! #veteransday #gratitude #service #armedforces #freedom

We honor all that have served and are currently serving. THANK YOU. ..For everything. #veteransday #service #veterans #honor #duty #sacrifice #usarmedforces

THIS SATURDAY!!!! It's Pet Wellness Expo time again! Last year here in NWTI's Main Campus' South parking lot, we welcomed all sorts of our animal friends. Dogs, cats, and more. Over 600 services were rendered! Microchipping service will be available, as well pet vaccinations, and a drive-thru clinic. So be sure to come see us this Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Not just a good day, but a healthy and fun one too! More details on the Animal League of Washington County website: bit.ly/48oBgt3 Or call them at: 479.263.7058 #dogs #cats #pets #petwellness #nwti #animalleagueofwashingtoncounty

Determined, generous, and optimistic are three words that describe Twila Corter as a successful GED student. Twila enrolled at our NWTI Adult Education Center in June 2019. She was not new to the GED process. She had spent the previous year studying at another adult education center that was further away from her home and workplace. The distance made it difficult for her to attend class. She was excited to discover a more convenient location to continue her GED studies. Twila revealed her determination early in her first weeks of class. She attended class for 4 hours, from 8:30-12:30, every morning, before she left to feed her elderly neighbor his lunch and arrive at work for her 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. shift. She didn’t have much time to study outside of school, so she studied during the weekends and her work lunch breaks... We'll have much more about Twila and her journey to success in the upcoming days. We'll even have a video for you! Here are a few behind the scenes photos of Twila being interviewed! #nwti #success #GED #adulteducation #insprational

SEVERE WEATHER ALERT! NWI CLOSING AT 3PM TODAY! #severeweather #closings #staysafe

More Halloween at NWTI - - lots more costumes, lots more fun! #halloween #costumes #candy #costumecontest #nwti

Today at our Adult Education facility we celebrated our own Director of Adult Education, Nick Ryburn being awarded the Arkansas Association of Continuing and Adult Education's (AACAE) "Outstanding Adult Education Administrator of the Year! Nick accepted the award at last week's AACAE annual meeting in Hot Springs, AR. The NWTI Adult Education staff and faculty are a tight knit group, and it shows in how much they appreciate each other. Great job Nick! And great job Adult Ed keeping it a secret... #congratulations #AACAE #adulteducation #nwti #award #nickryburn #nwarkansas

We want to thank Regions Bank for coming by to see and educate our students this week. They setup in our Student Center and brought lots of financial information and advice, plus some cool swag! Ben Fernandez and Roy Lee, we appreciate you stopping by on behalf of Regions Bank. Because when our students graduate and start making that money, it's good to actually know what to do with it. #regionsbank #banks #finances #nwti #nwarkansas

It's almost Pet Expo time again! Last year here in NWTI's Main Campus' South parking lot, we welcomed all sorts of our animal friends. Dogs, cats, and more. Over 600 services were rendered! Microchipping service will be available, as well pet vaccinations, and a drive-thru clinic. Be sure to mark Saturday, November 9th, from 10am to 2pm on your calendars. Not just a good day, but a fun one too! More details on the Animal League of Washington County website: bit.ly/48oBgt3 Or call them at: 479.263.7058 #dogs #cats #pets

We have a new EXTENDED DEADLINE to apply for our Licensed Practical Nursing Program (LPN). Apply by Friday, November 15th for the January Spring Semester start. Details on our website: nwti.edu

Last Friday our Automotive Technology Students got a lesson on the outfitting of police squad cars. Definitely a different kind of tech and maintenance than the normal consumer car. A lot of people don't think about the upkeep of a law enforcement fleet. But we do at NWTI! Check out our updated website: nwti.edu #nwti #automotivetechnology #lawenforcement #maintenance #skilledworkforce #cars

Last night, here on the NWTI Main Campus we held our semi-annual Industry Advisory Board Meetings. This is an event where we invite our industry and employer partners to come in and have discussions with our different individual program leads and instructors, about the state of their businesses, industries, and what training they like to see us implement or continue. The interactions are very instructive and helps us to keep our curriculums current and relevant in regards to producing workforce ready graduates. We thank them for coming with dinner catered by Catfish Hole, always a favorite with everyone, and wish to convey our heartfelt gratitude for joining us in our mission to help those who wish to achieve a better life through leaning a skilled trade. #washingtonregionalhospital #surgerycenternwa #adhe #nwasteel #prefabllc #nwti #workforceeducation #tysonfoods #jbhunt #ozarkregionaltransit #standardmaterialsgroup

Last Friday was a busy day for us! In addition to our junior high tour, NWA Steel came by to talk to our Welding Program students. NWA Steel President Wes Taylor was there, along with Kristy Keen. They brought donuts and coffee for the class, but more importantly they brought some knowledge about workforce and job opportunities. NWA Steel continues to be a great partner to NWTI and our welding program! Learn more about NWA Steel right here: https://nwasteel.com/ | And about NWTI's welding program here: bit.ly/3zFKGDx #welding #weldinglife #nwasteel #workforceeducation #skilledworkforce #trades

Last Friday we hosted Fayetteville Junior High School "M O Ramay" for an NWTI "Talk & Tour." Two school busloads of kids came to see what NWTI was all about. And after a 10 minute orientation in our Student Center we made SURE to get them out, about and moving around campus to get a bit of feel for what programs we offer, and what they may like to do in the future. Following one of the 3 groups of students around, you could see their eyes were being opened to a lot of possibilities. But since they're in JUNIOR high, we made sure not to make it overwhelming for them. No reason they can't have a little bit of fun too! If you would like more information about booking a tour for your school, go to our website: bit.ly/3N8Vopa

Please join Northwest Technical Institute in commemorating National Tradesmen Day. Drop a comment and let us know your trade and why you're proud to be doing it! National Tradesmen Day is celebrated annually on the third Friday of September to honor the hardworking men and women in the skilled trades who build, maintain, and repair our world. From electricians to plumbers, carpenters, and welders, this day recognizes their invaluable contributions to society and encourages appreciation for their essential skills. #NationalTradesmenDay #ThankATradesman #SkilledTrades #nwti #welding #automotivetechnology #hvac #workforce

From our quarterly NWTI Board of Directors' Meeting last week... Our Pledge of Allegiance was led by Leticia Pineda, originally from Guanajuato, Mexico. She has been attending English classes at our Adult Education Center since 2021, progressing from level 1 all the way to level 3. Her leadership in the classroom, where she actively encourages her peers to attend classes on a regular basis, and persevere in pursuing their dreams, matches her dedication as a student. Currently employed at Springdale Public Schools, Mrs. Pineda is determined to improve her English skills to advance her career and achieve even greater success. Our Employee of the quarter is Gloria Caldera. Gloria was a previous NWTI Adult Education Center student. She is a graduate of our Administrative Assistant Diploma Program. She was hired here at NWTI in 2017 as an Administrative Specialist. She is a great asset in continuing the success of our programs. Our Teacher of the Quarter is Michael Lingerfeldt. Mike came to NWTI from industry in 2021 to teach in our Industrial Maintenance Program. He has a passion for our students, and the knowledge they receive from being here at NWTI. Bonus: he's a Harley rider!

NWTI welcomed Springdale High School's Kristin Novotny and her students from SHS's Bilingual Service Learning (BCSL) and Spanish For Professions (EPyC) programs for a "Talk & Tour" today! The tour is split into two groups, one today and one tomorrow, to make it easier for everyone to get around our campus and get time with our instructors. Shay Lastra from our Student Services Department was the tour guide, and she did her usual outstanding job! If would like to know more about our programs here at NWTI, here's our web address: nwti.edu And if you'd like to know about our English as a second language program, on our website homepage just click on "Adult Education." We look forward to seeing more students on Tuesday morning! #springdaleschools #sdaleschools #nwti #biligual #hispanic #SHS #careeropportunities