In 1963, Kansas Legislation was passed, which provided vocational-technical education.   Senate Bill 438, in conjunction with the National Education Act (SB 4955), approved the establishment of sixteen vocational-technical schools and nineteen community colleges in the state.

Classes began in the fall of 1964 with five programs being offered.  Six instructors and one placement officer/counselor made up the staff.  Utilizing rented facilities in the community, North Central Kansas Area Vocational Technical School became a reality.

In 1975, a satellite campus was established at Hays with nursing as its first program.   In 1992, the Business Occupations Center was dedicated to the memory of its benefactors, Leo J. and Albina Dreiling.

On July 1, 1996, North Central Kansas Area Vocational Technical School became North Central Kansas Technical College (NCKTC).  The same locations, the same quality education, but a new name with new directions designed to enhance the educational opportunities for the region.

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