NC3 National Signing Day Scheduled at Cowley College

Cowley College will join dozens of NC3 Leadership Schools nationwide in celebrating NC3 National Letter of Intent Signing Day on April 10, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event will honor incoming technical students for the 2025-26 academic year, mirroring the NCAA’s National Signing Day for athletes.

Sponsored by the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), the ceremony recognizes students entering technical fields and emphasizes the importance of skilled trades. Participating institutions nationwide will hold simultaneous signing day events connected by live, nationwide simulcasts.

“This is a fantastic way to promote technical education and support the next generation of skilled workers,” said Brandon Burke, Director of Dual Enrollment and Partnership at Cowley College. “These students will be building our infrastructure, maintaining our technology, and keeping our economy running. Technical education will prepare them for a strong career. Industry leaders are excited about this opportunity because it validates the student and allows industry representatives to meet these future workers.”

About Cowley College

Founded in 1922, Cowley College has a century-long tradition of providing quality education. With campuses in Arkansas City, Mulvane, Wellington, Wichita, and Winfield, Kansas, the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Cowley College offers a diverse range of academic programs, including associate degrees, technical certificates, and workforce development courses, catering to various career paths and interests. For more information, visit cowley.edu.

About NC3

NC3's mission is to create a workforce that meets the demands of today's and tomorrow's industries. The organization fosters partnerships between employers and educational institutions to promote practical training, elevate skilled careers, and create employment opportunities. NC3 develops, implements, and maintains industry-recognized portable certifications and digital badges based on national skills standards. Their vision is a labor market where all workers have thriving jobs and all companies have the well-trained employees they need to succeed. Learn more at www.nc3.net.

Hunter Ferguson | Integrated Communications Specialist
Cowley College
125 S. 2nd Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005
hunter.ferguson@cowley.edu