Who We Are

Who We Are

Northern Neck Technical Center (NNTC) is the region’s Career and Technical Education hub, serving students across the Northern Neck. We help students turn interests into skills—and skills into real opportunities after high school.

Through hands-on, industry-aligned training, students explore high-demand career pathways and build the technical, professional, and leadership skills employers and colleges value. From healthcare and culinary arts to skilled trades, automotive and marine technology, engineering, computer systems technology, cosmetology, and horticulture, NNTC programs connect learning to real work.

At NNTC, students don’t just learn about careers—they practice them. They build, create, problem-solve, earn credentials, and graduate with confidence and a clear next step: college, a career, advanced training, or service.

NNTC: where students learn by doing—and leave ready to succeed.

Why CTE Matters

Connects classroom learning to real-world careers

Provides industry-recognized credentials

Develops leadership and teamwork skills

Prepares students for college and the workforce

Builds confidence through hands-on experience

CTE is not just about jobs—it’s about building futures.

Proudly Serving Six School Divisions

  • Lancaster High School
  • Northumberland High School
  • Rappahannock High School
  • Westmoreland High School
  • Colonial Beach High School
  • Essex High School

Together, we are building a stronger regional workforce and a brighter future for our communities.