Northwood Technical College has been named a 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School with Silver status and a 2025-2026 Military Spouse Friendly® School. The Silver status recognizes Northwood Tech among the top small community colleges nationwide for its support of military-connected students.
More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® survey, with 830 earning special awards for going above the standard.
The designation is based on public data and responses from a private survey, evaluated through a formal assessment. Schools were scored on retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment, persistence, and default rates, with a focus on student veterans. The rankings are determined by Viqtory, a military marketing company, with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council. Schools can earn Gold, Silver, Bronze, or Military Friendly® status.
“Attaining this designation highlights Northwood Tech’s dedication to supporting those who have chosen to serve our country through military service, as well as their families. We are honored to work with numerous students with ties to our nation’s military,” said Dr. John Will, president of Northwood Tech.
To support military-connected students, Northwood Tech provides a veteran services coordinator at all four campuses — Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, and Superior. The coordinator helps students navigate the college experience, including program selection, application and enrollment, academic and non-academic support, and accessing military benefits or credit for prior training.
“At Northwood Tech, we value the unique perspectives and experiences military-connected students bring to our college community,” said Stephanie Smith, veteran services coordinator. “It’s an honor to work alongside these students and support them in their higher education journey. We are grateful for this recognition and will continue to provide support in any way we can.”
To learn more about Northwood Tech’s programs and campus locations, visit NorthwoodTech.edu.
For more information about Military Friendly® status or to view the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® Schools list, visit militaryfriendly.com.
About Military Friendly® Schools:
The Military Friendly® Schools list is created each year based on extensive research using public data sources from more than 8,800 schools nationwide, input from student veterans, and responses to the proprietary, data-driven Military Friendly® Schools survey from participating institutions. The survey questions, methodology, criteria and weighting were developed with the assistance of an independent research firm and an advisory council of educators and employers. The survey is administered for free and is open to all postsecondary schools that wish to participate.
Criteria for consideration can be found at militaryfriendly.com.
About Viqtory:
Founded in 2001, VIQTORY is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities through its G.I. Jobs® and Military Friendly® brands. VIQTORY and its brands are not a part of or endorsed by the U.S. Dept of Defense or any federal government entity. Learn more about VIQTORY at www.viqtory.com.
About Northwood Technical College
Northwood Technical College is a nationally top-ranked college and designated Silver 2025-26 Military Friendly® School that puts Students First. Northwood Tech serves the educational and career needs of approximately 13,000 residents of Northwestern Wisconsin each year. With multiple campuses, Northwood Tech offers career-focused associate degree programs, technical diplomas, short-term certificates, customized business training, and a wide array of courses for personal or career enrichment. Northwood Tech is a member of the Wisconsin Technical College System and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org). For more information, call 800.243.9482 or visit NorthwoodTech.edu.
Northwood Technical College is grateful for all its community partnerships. Your support of the Northwood Tech Foundation is essential to student success. For information on how to contribute, visit NorthwoodTech.edu/donate.
Northwood Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, service in the uniformed services, veteran status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions or status in any group protected by state or local law in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policies: Amanda Gohde, AA/EEO Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Associate Vice President of Talent and Culture; 1900 College Drive, Rice Lake, WI 54868; 715.645.7042; Wisconsin Relay System TTY:711; Amanda.Gohde@NorthwoodTech.edu.
Last Update: Apr 02, 2025 12:37 am CDT
