NORTHWEST CAREER & TECHNICAL ACADEMY

About the Academy

The Northwest Career & Technical Academy (NCTA) is a state-of-the-art facility serving students from all across Skagit County, Washington. Located adjacent to Skagit Valley College (SVC), NCTA is the result of a partnership that benefits both high school and SVC students.

Responding to the needs of students and employers in the region, NCTA provides cost-effective, quality academic and career skills training in areas typically too expensive to offer at every high school. Each program offers high school and articulated college credit, licensing, certification, and registrations based on industry requirements.

NCTA operates as an extension of a student’s high school education by providing authentic job-related experiences. Each program is run like an independent business, focusing on student employability. The facility includes specialized classrooms that offer a practical learning environment, preparing students to join the workforce immediately after high school or continue to postsecondary education.