Northern Technical College, fondly known as NORTEC, was founded in 1964 as an Engineering skills training institute. It was established mainly to provide technical skilled man power to the country’s flourishing copper mines. Throughout its half a century history of existence, NORTEC has consistently performed in accordance with its raison d’être by churning out highly competent Craftsmen, Technicians and Technologists who have positively contributed to the success of the mining industry. Over the years, the College has also been a major contributor of the requisite skills to Zambia’s emerging sectors like construction, service, IT and entrepreneurship. Today NORTEC ranks among Zambia’s leading technical training providers due its undiminishing contribution to both our nation and beyond.
VISION STATEMENT
The vision statement for NORTEC is to be recognized as “A leading engineering institution in technical and vocational training in the region.”
MISSION STATEMENT
NORTEC’s Mission Statement is “To provide quality technical and vocational training in order to meet industry needs and contribute to socio-economic development.”