What Northshore Technical Community College does

Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC) is a public community college operating as a constituent institution of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), founded in 2011 to serve the five-parish Northshore region of Louisiana (Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington). The college delivers credit-bearing associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates across nursing and allied health (RN ASN, Practical Nursing, LPN-to-RN Bridge, Patient Navigator, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Nurse Aide), advanced manufacturing technology, and university transfer pathways, alongside non-credit workforce training, NC3 industry certifications, adult education/HiSET (WorkReadyU), dual enrollment, and correctional education at Rayburn Correctional Center.

NTCC operates seven physical sites led by the Lacombe main campus and four additional parish campuses (Florida Parishes in Greensburg, Hammond Area, Livingston, and Sullivan in Bogalusa), supplemented by a Connect-to-Success site at Southeastern Louisiana University, a Slidell Regional Education Center, a Rayburn extension, and two mobile laboratories (28-foot Gator Mobile STEM Lab and 40-foot Mobile Mechatronics Lab). Instructional delivery is supported by Canvas LMS, the LCTCS-wide LoLA student portal, a GatorApp mobile application, PioneerRx pharmacy simulation software, RegisterBlast for testing scheduling, and Coursedog for catalog publishing.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: state appropriations via LCTCS, student tuition and fees, federal financial aid (Pell Grants, Title IV), workforce and employer-sponsored contracts, ancillary testing services (HiSET, CLEP, Accuplacer, TEAS, Nurse Aide), STARLAB planetarium rentals, and grant funding from sources including the U.S. Department of Labor / Delta Regional Authority, Carl Perkins / LCTCS, Chevron, the Louisiana Board of Regents, and LA Blue Foundation. Distribution is primarily direct-to-student through admissions and workforce offices, with employer partnerships functioning as pipeline and curriculum co-development channels rather than primary revenue vehicles.

Name

Northshore Technical Community College

Legal name

Northshore Technical Community College

Website

https://northshorecollege.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Northshore Technical Community College is a public LCTCS community college serving five Louisiana parishes, delivering associate degrees, technical certificates, workforce training, adult education, and dual enrollment across seven campuses and two mobile STEM labs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (6112), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Workforce training programs
• Nursing and health sciences
• Adult basic education
• Technical degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogalusa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public community college charging tuition for credit-bearing associate degree and certificate programs. Tuition rates are set by LCTCS system and vary by residency status.
2. Workforce Training Programs: Non-credit workforce training programs provide skill development for incumbent workers and job seekers. These programs generate revenue through program fees.
3. Testing Services: The college serves as a testing center for HiSET, CLEP, Accuplacer, TEAS, and proctored exams, generating fees for test administration services.
4. Federal Financial Aid: Student financial aid including Pell Grants, student loans, TOPS scholarships, and work-study programs. Federal COVID relief (CARES Act/HEERF) provided emergency financial aid grants to students totaling $1,025,650 distributed in March 2021.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Northshore Technical Community College is a public two-year college awarding associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates across nursing and health sciences, advanced manufacturing, and university transfer pathways. It also delivers non-credit workforce training programs with industry certifications (NC3), adult education including HiSET preparation and ESL, dual enrollment for high school students, and STEM/STEAM outreach via mobile laboratories.

Product overview

Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC) is a Louisiana community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services organized into several core divisions: (1) Credit Programs including associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates across nursing/health sciences (RN ASN, Practical Nursing, LPN-to-RN Bridge, Patient Navigator, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Nurse Aide), advanced manufacturing technology, and university transfer pathways; (2) Workforce & Training (non-credit) featuring NC3 industry certifications, custom training, and the Gator Mobile STEM Lab and Mobile Mechatronics Lab for hands-on career exploration; (3) Adult Education (WorkReadyU) providing HiSET preparation, ESL classes, and career pathways; (4) Student support infrastructure including Canvas LMS, LoLA student portal, GatorApp mobile application, GatorMail, and Testing Services; (5) Community engagement through STEM/STEAM outreach, STARLAB planetarium, YouthBuild, and JAG programs; and (6) The NaviGATOR semi-annual magazine. The college operates multiple campuses across five parishes and serves approximately 9,732 students annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Degrees and Certificates Programs Credit-bearing programs leading to short-term certificates, technical diplomas, and associate degrees across nursing, health sciences, advanced manufacturing, business, and university transfer pathways for students seeking career entry or bachelor's degree transfer.
• Workforce Training Programs Non-credit workforce training programs designed to improve workforce-related skills or develop personal expertise, including short-term online training and industry certification prep courses for employed workers and job seekers.
• WorkReadyU Adult Education Free adult education programs including HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) preparation, ESL/ELA/EL Civics classes, and college/career pathway preparation delivered at community locations across the Northshore region.
• University Transfer Pathways Established partnerships with universities enabling transfer into bachelor's degrees or specialized programs, including DirectConnect to Southeastern Louisiana University and the Connect to Success Program.
• High School Dual Enrollment Programs allowing high school students to earn college credits while completing high school requirements through partnerships with schools across the five-parish service area.
• Testing Services Comprehensive testing center offering Accuplacer placement tests, CLEP exams, HiSET exams, TEAS testing, Nurse Aide examinations, and proctored exams for other institutions at multiple NTCC campus locations.
• Gator Mobile STEM Lab Air-conditioned 28-foot mobile laboratory equipped with industrial robotics (Fanuc), mechatronics stations, PLCs, ZSpace VR, 3D printing, and nursing/health simulators deployed to schools and events across the region for hands-on STEM career exploration.
• Mobile Mechatronics Lab Air-conditioned 40-foot self-leveling mobile laboratory featuring 8-station Festo MPS smart factory, industrial robotics, PLCs, and VR for advanced manufacturing and mechatronics training deployed at employer sites and community locations. Funded by U.S. Department of Labor Delta Regional Authority Grant.
• Registered Nursing (RN) ASN Program Associate of Science in Nursing program preparing graduates for NCLEX-RN licensure with limited-enrollment competitive admission and clinical experiences at regional healthcare facilities. ACEN candidacy status effective May 8, 2025.
• LPN to RN Bridge Program Accelerated 68-credit pathway for Licensed Practical Nurses to transition into the ASN program and prepare for RN licensure, completed over approximately 12 months (three consecutive semesters) at the Hammond Area Campus.
• Patient Navigator Program Program preparing professionals to guide patients through healthcare systems, reduce barriers to care, and improve health outcomes, including the annual Patient Navigator Summit for healthcare professionals.
• Pharmacy Technician Program Certificate program using PioneerRx pharmacy software to train students in prescription processing, patient verification, insurance adjudication, and pharmacy law compliance.
• Medical Assistant (CCMA) Program Certificate of Technical Studies preparing graduates for entry-level employment in healthcare settings and national certification as Medical Assistants.
• Patient Care Technician (CPCT) Program Certificate program training students in patient care fundamentals, basic nursing skills, venipuncture, and electrocardiogram procedures.
• NC3 Industry Certifications Industry-based certifications through National Coalition of Certification Centers including PPE safety, data analytics, precision measuring instruments, laser cutting, Industry 4.0, mechatronics, and robotics certifications.
• Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AAS) Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies in Advanced Manufacturing Technology covering additive manufacturing, AI, data analytics, Industry 4.0/5.0, robotics, PLCs, precision measuring instruments, and Six Sigma.
• Industrial Safety Certificate (CTS) Certificate of Technical Studies in Industrial Safety under the Advanced Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Safety pathway.
• YouthBuild Program Youth employment and education program for young people ages 16-24 who have left school, combining education with vocational training.
• Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) Program helping young people graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education or employment.
• Correctional Education Program Postsecondary educational programming for incarcerated individuals at B.B. "Sixty" Rayburn Correctional Center designed to reduce recidivism and prepare for workforce reintegration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average class size of 14 students
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Northshore HealthscapecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026Collaborative focused on enhancing regional healthcare economy. Presents Patient Navigator Summit to connect healthcare providers and employers.
• Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2025ACEN candidacy status granted for the Associate of Science in Nursing program effective May 8, 2025. Full accreditation expected upon program review.
• Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNTCC is a member of the LCTCS system, which governs 12 community and technical colleges across Louisiana. LCTCS sets system-wide policies, tuition rates, and coordinates statewide workforce development initiatives.
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNTCC is regionally accredited by SACSCOC, which ensures quality and rigor in higher education institutions across the southeastern United States.
• Southeastern Louisiana UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirectConnect to Southeastern partnership provides seamless transfer pathways for NTCC graduates to complete bachelor's degrees at SLU.
• GNO Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development organization partnering with NTCC on Advanced Manufacturing curriculum and the Mechatronics & Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program.
• National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)coreTechnology or IntegrationNC3 provides industry-based certifications for workforce training programs including PPE, data analytics, precision measuring, robotics, and Industry 4.0.
• LaitrammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Mechatronics & Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program developing curriculum and providing industry experience for students.
• McCormick (Zatarain's Brands)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Mechatronics & Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program providing facility visits, internships, and industry input.
• Elmer CandymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced Manufacturing Advisory Board member providing curriculum guidance and industry experience opportunities.
• BoeingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced Manufacturing Advisory Board member providing industry input for workforce development programs.
• Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced Manufacturing Advisory Board member supporting curriculum development for supply chain and manufacturing programs.
• MKS PlasticsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced Manufacturing Advisory Board member providing industry perspective and potential employment pipeline.
• Medline Industries Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced Manufacturing Advisory Board member supporting workforce training alignment with industry needs.
• Niagara BottlingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced Manufacturing Advisory Board member providing industry partnership opportunities.
• Laitram IntraloxmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced Manufacturing Advisory Board member contributing to curriculum and training alignment.
• Textron SystemsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced Manufacturing Advisory Board member providing industry expertise and potential career pathways.
• Vivace CorporationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced Manufacturing Advisory Board member supporting workforce development initiatives.
• Abita Brewing Co.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced Manufacturing Advisory Board member providing industry input.
• Big Easy BuchaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced Manufacturing Advisory Board member supporting regional workforce development.
• PioneerRx Pharmacy SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership providing hands-on pharmacy simulation using the most installed software for independent pharmacies. Students learn prescription processing, patient verification, and insurance adjudication.
• Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration ProgrammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental restoration outreach initiative focusing on water quality education across the Lake Pontchartrain Basin, serving Northshore region parishes.
• H2theFuturemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce and industry development initiative positioning the region as a leader in emerging hydrogen economy. Integrates education, innovation, and industry collaboration.
• B.B. "Sixty" Rayburn Correctional CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing postsecondary education for incarcerated individuals to reduce recidivism and support workforce reintegration.
• Delgado Community CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Mechatronics & Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program alongside other LCTCS colleges.
• Nunez Community CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Mechatronics & Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program alongside other LCTCS colleges.
• St. Tammany Corp.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development partner providing Advanced Manufacturing Advisory Board guidance and industry connections.
• St. Tammany Parish Public SchoolsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDual enrollment partnership providing high school students access to college courses and career pathways.
• Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual AssaultminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide resource providing 24/7 crisis support for sexual violence survivors, referenced in campus safety resources.
• Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide resource providing 24/7 crisis support for domestic violence survivors, referenced in campus safety resources.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Ivy Tech Community College: Largest statewide community college system in the U.S. (Indiana); operates a comparable multi-campus technical-college model and serves as an industry-benchmark for LCTCS institutions.

Direct peers

• Delgado Community College: LCTCS sister institution in New Orleans, also a LCTCS member college; partners with NTCC on the Mechatronics & Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program and offers overlapping nursing, manufacturing, and general-education pathways.
• Central Louisiana Technical Community College: LCTCS technical college serving central Louisiana with similar CTE-focused associate-degree, diploma, and certificate programming aligned to regional employer demand.
• Nunez Community College: LCTCS member college serving the greater New Orleans metro; partners with NTCC on the Mechatronics & Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program and offers comparable associate-degree and technical-diploma programming.
• Sowela Technical Community College: LCTCS technical college based in Lake Charles; comparable applied/CTE model with industrial, healthcare, and technical programs targeting Southwest Louisiana workforce needs.
• Bossier Parish Community College: LCTCS member college in Bossier City offering associate degrees, technical diplomas, and workforce training with comparable healthcare, industrial technology, and university transfer focus.
• Fletcher Technical Community College: LCTCS technical college in Houma serving South Louisiana; comparable applied/technical model with industrial, healthcare, and marine-industry workforce programs.
• River Parishes Community College: LCTCS member college serving the River Parishes region; offers overlapping associate-degree, technical-diploma, and workforce programming for a similar rural Louisiana audience.
• Northwest Louisiana Technical College: LCTCS technical college with multi-campus applied/CTE model; closely parallel to NTCC in workforce-focused programming, credential offerings, and rural-service-area dynamics.

Regional players

• Southeastern Louisiana University: SLU is NTCC's primary university-transfer partner via DirectConnect to Southeastern; located in Hammond, it sits within NTCC's service area and competes for transfer-bound students but also acts as a feeder destination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/NTCCgators
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjR8O4RB6MvFjcl8s2xmq3w
• Facebookfacebook.com/Northshore-Technical-Community-Col
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northshore-technical-community-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/ntcc_gators

Compliance9 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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