Enroll Now Northland Pioneer College is ready to help you get started on a path to a new career and new opportunities. With more than 70 associates degree and certificate programs available, a new career is easy to attain. We’ll help you chart a course that’s right for you. The following list provides a snapshot of the programs NPC offers and national average incomes in the field. For more...

If you’re interested in the development, mainten-ance and use of computer systems, software and networks, then information technology (IT) may be the career for you. A great way to start is by earning the industry-recognized A+ and Network+ certifications. These certifications verify to an employer that you can troubleshoot computer hardware and software issues, mobile devices, networking and...

America is aging, requiring the services of an increasing number of health-care professionals. In rural northeastern Arizona, the demand for qualified healthcare workers continues to grow along with a surge in the number of physicians’ offices and outpatient care facilities utilizing technological advancements to perform procedures that were once handled only in hospitals. That’s what makes...

Love working with small children? Few educational fields are more important than those centered on the development and care of infants and young children. Visible and invisible energy flows through the children in the White Mountain Apache Head Start in Whiteriver as their young minds form nearly 700 new neural connections every second! It’s happening as they build towers with blocks, create a...

by Everett Robinson NPC fire science alum Clay Wallace helped save lives and property this summer when he was called upon to help battle the Cedar Fire. The wildfire burned 45,977 acres from June 15 to July 2, just 10 miles south of the Show Low and Pinetop/Lakeside area. [caption id="attachment_1519" align="alignleft" width="185"] Clay Wallace[/caption] Tears begin to flow from...

Psychology is the fourth-most popular major among American college students today. Why? Because it teaches us about ourselves. Psychology is a fascinating area of study. It helps you understand human behavior – how people think, act and feel. Psychology can help you become a better communicator, think more critically and be a better employee and manager in the workplace. An added bonus for...

It’s not uncommon for some students in high school to feel that college is not the right fit for them. But nothing could be further from the truth! Many local area high schools work hand-in-hand with Northland Pioneer College and NAVIT to provide college-level courses in a variety of career fields for free. All program costs are covered by the high school, and courses successfully completed in...

Today, digital media is everywhere and film and sound production are no exception. That’s why Northland Pioneer College is creating a new Film and Digital Video (FDV) program taught by international award-winning filmmaker Mark Ford. To create the Film and Digital Video program, Ford has revamped and updated two existing NPC courses, and added several new ones, to incorporate the latest...

Cutting-Edge Skills For High-Demand Jobs In Manufacturing – Computers, Robotics, Electronics When Henry Ford implemented assembly line techniques to automobile production in 1913, he revolutionized the skills needed in manufacturing. Factories became filled with low- or semi-skilled workers, who performed repetitive tasks for low pay, often in dirty, dark and noisy conditions. Yesterday’s...

Getting your foot in the door in your chosen career path can be tough. You have to find a way to get noticed, to separate yourself from all the other applicants. Northland Pioneer College helped Nick Chase do just that through career coaching and a college job fair. Now, Chase is enjoying the benefits of working in the same field he’s currently studying at NPC. The opportunity came as Chase was...

If you would like an exciting career where you can serve the community in which you live, consider becoming an emergency medical technician (EMT) or paramedic. Emergency medical services (EMT) is a demanding field requiring physical fitness and emotional stability in the face of often stressful work conditions. You must be capable of making fast, sound decisions that can mean the difference...

Enroll Now Northland Pioneer College is ready to help you get started on a path to a new career and new opportunities. With more than 70 associates degree and certificate programs available, a new career is easy to attain. We’ll help you chart a course that’s right for you. The following list provides a snapshot of the programs NPC offers and national average incomes in the field. For more...

“It’s great seeing our students graduate from NPC, because not only are they finding success for themselves, but they’re improving and growing the economy wherever they are. It’s rewarding to see so many students being hired locally and throughout Arizona,” says Frank Pinnell, NPC Welding instructor. One example of a recent hire is Tyler Flores, a graduate of NPC welding who chose to...

Art classes aren’t just for degree seekers Artistic expression takes many forms, each honed through practice and guided by a mentor who has been where you are today. That’s why Northland Pioneer College art classes are open to all, regardless of age or experience.* Studio art courses are geared specifically to guide students in preparing a portfolio of their work. NPC offers many options for...

It’s more than turning a wrench. Safety, honesty, respect and integrity are vital components of the Automotive Technology program at Northland Pioneer College. When combined with the skills learned on computerized trainers and hands-on shop experience, the result is ASE-certified students and graduates that local employers are eager to hire. “Our industry partners are hiring our students...

Northland Pioneer College is ready to help you get started on a path to a new career and new opportunities. With more than 70 associate degrees and certificate programs available, a new career is easy to attain. We’ll help you chart a course that’s right for you. The following list provides a snapshot of the programs NPC offers and national average incomes in the field. For more information,...

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Recruiter Kevin Zwick, with the Phoenix Office, explained career opportunities and the Bureau’s hiring procedure to students in Northland Pioneer College’s computer networking and maintenance class during an NPC Career Services presentation earlier this spring. Only 1,300 of the Bureau’s 36,000 employees are classified as “special agents.” The rest...

In an economy where job seekers significantly out-number positions, distinguishing your credentials is essential. How can you stand out from the crowd? According to online résumé service TheLadders.net, job recruiters wade through thousands of profiles and résumés with a ruthless eye for clarity and concrete information. TheLadders literally tracked the eye movements of 30 professional...

Barbara Hicks demonstrates the latest nail care techniques. Cosmetology students learn more than just hairstyling; they also study the techni-ques of pedicures, facials, coloring, perms and salon management. Graduates of NPC’s Cosmetology program have one of the highest success rates for passing the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology licensing exam, at the lowest program cost in Arizona! With a...

Fifteen NPC students will soon earn their GED®. However, these 15 are unique because they won’t just have a diploma to show for it, but will also have real, marketable job skills, knowing how to build a house — even having built one with their own hands. These students have enrolled in what’s being called the “IBEST Program.” A collaboration between Northland Pioneer College and...

By Everett Robinson As the number of older Americans continues to increase, the career opportunities for pharmacy technicians is expected to grow faster than average at 9 percent through 2024. The median annual salary is $30,410 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In just one semester, you can complete the training and test for national certification in this exciting allied health...

Many recall the housing market crash of 2008 and how the construction industry suffered as a result. But eight years later, analysts are predicting a growth of 6 percent in 2016 (Dodge Data & Analytics). And the top problem facing the industry is the shortage of skilled workers. Many employees who left the industry never returned, and as a result companies throughout the United States are...

Northland Pioneer College is ready to help you get started on a path to a new career and new opportunities. With more than 70 associate degrees and certificate programs available, a new career is easy to attain. We’ll help you chart a course that’s right for you. The following list provides a snapshot of the programs NPC offers and national average incomes in the field. For more information,...

By Dennis Durband You have a job, but it’s not really what you want to do. Your family is depending on you for support, and you worry that you may not have any other good options. One area resident who faced that challenge found out that simply wasn’t true. He’s Steven Busch, whose NPC training literally helped him reach the summit of his career aspirations. He’s now a registered nurse in...

Locally, a first step would be to enroll in NPC’s Fire Training Academy, based at the Jake Flake Emergency Services Northeastern Arizona Training Center in Taylor. NPC’s program has earned Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education recognition and graduates are certified by the National Fire Academy, meaning credentials meet or exceed national standards. The NPC academy accepts...

Get started now on your future career at NPC. Northland Pioneer College is ready to help you get started on a path to a new career and new opportunities. With more than 70 associate degrees and certificate programs available, a new career is easy to attain. We’ll help you chart a course that’s right for you. The following list provides a snapshot of the programs NPC offers and national...

Haven Health operates two skilled nursing facilities, one in Show Low and the other in Lakeside, that offer inpatient rehabilitation services as well as long- term patient care. Recently, both locations realized they had to add staff more quickly to meet their growing demand for services. That’s when they decided to contact NPC’s nursing program to see if it could help. [caption...