Education
Gogebic Community College
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erving the Gogebic Range since 1932, Gogebic Community College offers 55 academic programs which lead to certificates, associate degrees, or admission into transfer programs at four-year universities. It has an outreach center in Houghton and also works with area high schools to provide dual enrollment to them. GCC opened its doors on Sept. 6, 1932, then known as Ironwood Junior College and located on the third floor of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. GCC, now on its own campus in Ironwood Township, has grown over the years with academic and technical buildings, as well as the Jacob Solin Center for Business, the David G. Lindquist Student Center and a new dormitory. The college still offers low-cost two-year degrees and transfer credits. It has, for the second time, been recognized by the Aspen Institute as being in the top 10 percent of
community colleges nationwide, based on its ability to economically and effectively serve the educational and career needs of its students. From transfer programs in pre-medicine and pre-law, to occupational programs in many business fields and other programs such as its renowned ski area management program, GCC has grown into a comprehensive college that serves many academic needs, provides student housing and support services, and also serves its community by hosting various speakers, forums and other events of interest to the public. Its vocational students, such as those in its cosmetology program, also offer their services to the community for modest fees. GCC students often transfer to fouryear institutions regionally and nationally, going on to future academic and career successes.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College 2100 Beaser Ave., Ashland WI 54806 — 715-682-4591 — witc.edu
The Ashland campus for Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College was established in 1921. Some courses are offered at the Hurley K-12 School. WITC offers career-focused associate degree programs, technical diplomas, short-term certificates, customized training and a wide array of courses for personal or career enhancement. The college offers more than 50 career programs and is part of the Wisconsin Technical College System. During the 2011-’12 school year, the Ashland Campus of WITC served 4,000 students. There are more than 60 members of staff, faculty and administrators. Housing may be available in conjunction with Northland College.
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Sports available to students include women’s volleyball, women’s and men’s cross-country running and skiing and men’s and women’s basketball. GCC also offers Mt. Zion Ski Area with downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. The hill is located on campus and is operated by the ski area management program. Student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1 at GCC. More than 75 people are employed in administration, staff or faculty. Enrollment is currently near 1,500, with 96 students living in the new campus suites. Although GCC continues to change, its commitment remains the same to its students. The college is located at E4946 Jackson Road in Ironwood Township. For more information, go to gogebic.edu or call 906932-4231 or 800-682-5910.
Parochial Schools
Ironwood — All Saints Catholic Academy, pre-K-6, virtual school for 712, 106 S. Marquette St.; 906-932-3200. Hurley — Northwoods Christian Academy, 715-561-2545. nca-k12.org. Bessemer — Bluffview Christian School, K-8, Seventh-Day Adventist, 507 Cinnabar St.; 906-663-6959 daytime, 906-667-0939 after hours. bluffviewchristianschool.com.
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