Northwest Technical Institute is a small, private technical college located on the southeast side of the Twin Cities metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. We offer small class sizes, industry experienced instructors, and a unique educational approach to people wanting careers in drafting, design, and CADD.

Accreditation and Recognitions

• NTI was established as a private drafting school in 1957
• Authorized to grant the Specialized Associate of Science Degree in 1973 and the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in 2008.
• Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT, Arlington, VA).
• Recognized as an Institution of Higher Learning pursuant to Title 38, U.S. Code, Section 1652 (f)(g).
• Member, Minnesota Career College Association (MCCA).
• Programs approved by the Minnesota State Approval Agency to offer VA educational benefits to eligible veterans and eligible dependents of deceased or disabled veterans.