1. CAREER
ACADEMY
NWTC
Connecting Students
and Employers
nwtc.edu/careers
It’s a win-win!
Manufacturing and Engineering
College students want industry
experience that will prepare
them for a great career after
graduation. Employers want
a highly-skilled workforce.
NWTC is ready to help!
Through the Career Academy, goal-oriented
NWTC students are connected with area
companies for a mutually beneficial and
rewarding training experience.
• Automation Engineering Technology
• Electro-Mechanical Technology
• Mechanical Systems
• Machine Tool – CNC Technician
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Design Technology
• Welding
NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color,
disability, sex, national origin, or other protected class.
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Contact Career Services
920-498-6250, SC138
careers@nwtc.edu
Ready to get started? Questions?
Kathy Larkin
Career Advisor
at 920-498-6815 or
kathleen.larkin@nwtc.edu
Panhia Lor
Career Advisor-CNC
at 920-498-5475 or
panhia.lor@nwtc.edu

2. • Get a head start on your future career and job search
while you are here at NWTC
• Receive one-on-one coaching from Career Services
• Build your resume and professional network
• Gain industry work
experience and connect
with career mentors in
your field
• Expand your training
experience
• Receive compensation
for your work
• Enhance your
employability skills
Requirements for Students: 5 Steps
To obtain the Career Academy certificate and to be
eligible for co-op opportunities, a student must first
complete the following:
£ Step 1: Career Planning appointment with
Career Services
£ Step 2: Registration with Wisconsin TechConnect.com
£ Step 3: Resume review(s) with NWTC
Career Services
£ Step 4: A 2-hour Workplace Success Session
£ Step 5: Practice Employer Interview
(with NWTC Career Services)
Students in a manufacturing or
engineering related program
participating in Career Academy,
have the ability to:
Employer Benefits
Employers participating in Career
Academy gain the opportunity to:
• Partner with NWTC to connect with students for
co-op opportunities
• Connect with students before they graduate
• Mentor and inspire students at the workplace
• Build your workforce while filling the
skilled-employee gap
Participation Requirements
Employers are asked to provide:
• Signed Employer Agreement Form
• Job description/requirements
• Employer policies and expectations
• First round student interview held at NWTC
• Career advocacy (mentor your student)
• Wage compensation and schedule flexibility
• Safe work environment
• Register with Wisconsin TechConnect.com
Workplace Success Session
Learning outcomes of 2-hour session:
Student Benefits
• Gain customer service skills
• Become a team player
• Be accountable
• Think like an owner
• Learn problem solving strategies
• Think creatively
• Develop personal branding
• Understand workplace etiquette
• Work independently
• Explore the Career Closet
• Discover employment opportunities
• Prepare for employer interviews
• Possibility of tuition
reinbursement