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17�Թ� joins the Association of 17�Թ� College Trustees (ACCT) to celebrate 17�Թ� College Month (#CCMonth), a grassroots education campaign throughout April that celebrates the value community colleges bring to rural areas like the Northwoods.

17�Թ� provides access to affordable, high-quality education for all, serving as a starting point for many to earn advanced degrees, while also supporting adult learners of all ages.

“17�Թ� puts students first. That means we put our local communities first,” said 17�Թ� President Kate Ferrel. “17�Թ� College Month celebrates the important role that 17�Թ� has in the Northwoods. The hands-on education and training that students receive here, gives them the skills they need on the job.”

17�Թ� offers more than 70 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas, apprenticeships, and certificates. Occupational programs train students to join the workforce as skilled professionals in many fields including healthcare, business management, and manufacturing. The University Transfer program enables students to transfer to four-year universities and colleges to earn bachelor’s degrees.

"Since having my first class last summer, my experience here has been incredible," said 17�Թ� nursing student Vivian Callender. "The support and guidance I have from faculty and staff is impressive, and I see the College commitment to hands-on learning and experiential education."

“My experience at 17�Թ� has been extremely positive,” said 17�Թ� welding student James Kieweg. “I am excited to take the knowledge and skills I have learned from 17�Թ� into the workforce.”

Student clubs including DECA, the Nursing Club, and Rainbow Hodags offer students both personal and professional development opportunities. The 17�Թ� Library offers resources to students and the public, while the Academic Success Center helps new and continuing students receive academic support, while also assisting other students obtain their HSED/GED.

Arts and enrichment programming supports emerging artists by creating a platform to share their work while encouraging others to do the same. 17�Թ� education allows community members to share their expertise, while Outdoor Adventure and Learning in Retirement embrace lifelong learning. The art gallery and theatre on campus also provide a stage for community members to feature diverse talents.

17�Թ� partnerships between 17�Թ� and other local organizations like ArtStart, the Northwoods 17�Թ� Garden, and Grow North leverage resources to offer expanded programming and opportunities for the community.

As a hub of education, community engagement, and partnerships, 17�Թ� is our community’s college. Join us in celebrating 17�Թ� College Month throughout April by sharing what makes 17�Թ� your community’s college with #CCMonth on social media.