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Gia Brachtenbach is the Computer Graphics Technology instructor. She hopes to inspire and equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to thrive in the creative industry. Through a diverse range of creative disciplines, including graphic design, photography, web design, animation, and videography, students will explore their interests and develop their creative talents. Her ultimate goal is to equip students with the skills, confidence, and entrepreneurial mindset to pursue their passions, whether it be launching their own business ventures or thriving in a design-oriented workplace. She has a bachelor's Degree of Fine Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design, 10+ years in the creative industry, and Design and technician experience!

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The Respiratory Care program at Northwest Tech is designed to prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs). The curriculum is directly related to career standards and employment opportunities. Instruction includes both lab and classroom situations with an emphasis on clinical components.

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Josh Simmons has a combined total of 24 years of experience in the Diesel Industry. He has worked in Ag (John Deere, CNH) and On-Highway Diesel (Peterbilt, Kenworth, International). For the past 8 years, he has been an Instructor in the Diesel Program at Northwest Tech. As a fellow graduate, he enjoys teaching the trade to your youth so the diesel industry can continue to thrive. Josh also has an Associate of Applied Science, a Bachelor of Science in Career and Technical Education, and is ASE Certified.

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Cosmetology is a glamorous, practical and immediately applicable technical program designed to teach the art of cosmetics for the skin, hair and nails as well as the proper application of products. Because the cosmetology field involves many different areas, you will be exposed to a wide variety of situations, including

• haircutting
• hairstyling
• haircolor
• chemical texture services
• shampooing
• manicuring
• pedicuring
• artificial nails
• facials
• makeup
• infection control
• scientific concepts
• business skills
• and much more

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Shea Vrbka has over 20 years of experience in the welding and custom fabrication industry! Most of his work has been for the Ag industry, where he specialized in building Grain trailers, Equipment trailers, Custom truck beds, and general repairs. He also holds an AAS in Welding from NWKTC, a BS in Career and Technical Education from PSU, and is a NC3 Certified Welding Instructor from Lincoln Electric.

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