Alva Public Schools | Adult/Post-Secondary

Northwest Technology Center is considered to be one of the premiere Technology Centers in Oklahoma. Each year students are honored with various state and regional awards. NWTC is located near the Woods County Fairgrounds southwest of Alva.

Northwest Technology Center
1802 11th St.
(580) 327-0344
www.nwtechonline.com

For many students, it is simpler to understand academic subjects in the context of how they are applied to the workplace. For these students, career training is often a wise choice. Northwest Technology Center maintains two campus locations to serve high school and adult students with full time and short-term programs.

There are daytime programs available in automotive collision technology, automotive technology, business and computer technology, e-commerce/web design, computer repair & networking, construction technology, diesel, health science, occupational science, occupational services and welding. Specialized programs offered at NTC are adult basic education/GED, adult training and development, bid assistance, business and industry management and Project HOPE.

NWTC offers many services to their students including an Education Enhancement Center (EEC) that provides basic academic support in math, reading, and communication skills. Counseling services also are provided by NWTC, in which students are assisted with occupational choices, personal development, academic problems and assessment services where students are tested to measure career interests, abilities and work values. Area businesses and industries often contact NTC to request trained persons to fill job openings. Job placement is handled by program instructors who know each student’s capabilities and training. The department also maintains a bulletin board of available job openings.

NWOSU is one of six state-supported regional universities and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. It offers nearly 40 Bachelor's degree programs, as well as Master's degrees in education and behavioral science. With an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students, it is noted for outstanding programs in teacher education, business, nursing, pre-law, pre-medicine and mass communications.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
709 Oklahoma Blvd
(580) 327-1700
www.nwosu.edu

In 1996, Northwestern campuses were created in Enid and Woodward. While the campuses in Woodward and Enid offer some student services, the Alva campus is the hub of Northwestern and the base for administrative offices, academic programs and athletic teams.

Campus life at Northwestern is a mix of small town friendliness and many student activities. The university is the cultural center of the region with on-campus events such as plays, concerts and lectures.
Nearly every academic department has a student organization and the university encourages all students to become involved in various student activities. Memberships in other professional, religious, political, academic and social clubs or organizations are available. Students also may become members of the Student Government Association, university music and drama groups, as well as campus media.

Intramural athletics allow students of all athletic abilities to participate in team sports such as football, volleyball, basketball and softball. Varsity athletics play an important role at Northwestern. As a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, the university sponsors athletic competition for men and women in many sports.

The university offers special student services through a counseling center, academic assistance center, student health center and a pre-admissions and career services office.

For further information on Northwestern Oklahoma State University call (580) 327-1700.