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2023 nursing graduates achieve 100% first-time NCLEX pass rate

December 12, 2023

North Central’s Class of 2023 nurses achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensing Examination for RNs (NCLEX-RN), the test that qualifies graduates to practice as registered nurses.

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NCMC receives more than $600K in federal, local grants to establish college-led child care and preschool program

November 30, 2023

North Central Michigan College’s Child Care Initiative (CCI), which is leading the development of a sustainable, community-centered child care system in Emmet County, will enter its second phase with more than a half-million dollars in funding thanks to a federal grant and local support from the Petoskey-Harbor...

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NCMC adds new programs in global studies, mechatronics

October 30, 2023

North Central has expanded its academic programming with the addition of two new degrees available beginning in January: an Associate of Arts Concentration in Global Studies and an Associate of Applied Science in Mechatronics.

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NCMC student named 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar

September 25, 2023

North Central Michigan College student Renee Burns is one of 213 Phi Theta Kappa members named a 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. Burns will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

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Fast Track program adds 44 medical professionals to local workforce in its first year

June 29, 2023

Just over one year since North Central launched its expedited Fast Track career programming, 44 medical professionals have entered the local workforce by way of Fast Track courses — all while achieving a 94% pass rate on the national certification exam.

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