• Receive recognition for your academic achievement.
    • Membership is listed on your NTC transcripts.
    • A special seal is added to your NTC diploma(s).
    • Members are designated in the graduation program.
    • Members are encouraged to stand during a portion of the graduation ceremony.
  • Celebrate your hard work and dedication during a formal induction ceremony.
  • Create lifelong friendships with other PTK members at NTC.
  • Build your network with NTC staff, faculty and administrators.
  • Develop relationships and professional connections throughout the state and possibly around the world.
  • Take advantage of unique professional and leadership development opportunities to enhance your success skills.
    • PTK Edge – Exclusive online professional development plans for employment, transfer, success skills, healthcare, and more.
    • Leadership Development Studies – PTK’s online leadership course that is free to members.
  • Build your experiences and your resume as you make an impact in your community by participating in our service opportunities.
    • Typically, we offer two service events each semester with options to participate at the Wausau campus or in your local town.
  • Earn priority to attend national conventions by becoming a part of the BRZ student leadership team! Past locations have included Orlando, Philadelphia, St. Louis, San Antonio and Washington, D.C.
  • Access over $246 million available in scholarships, especially by being an active BRZ member.
    • PTK Foundation offers $1 million in scholarships through a competitive application process offered twice per year. There are scholarships available for students continuing in their association degree, transferring on for a bachelor’s degree, and even student entering the workforce.
    • Transfer Partners know PTK students are the best of the best. Collectively they offer$245 million in transfer scholarships for students choosing to continue their education after their associate degree. There are a mix of competitive and automatic scholarships available.
    • Active members of NTC’s chapter have an additional opportunity to receive the $500 Beta Rho Zeta Pillars of Honor Scholarship. It can be applied toward NTC tuition and books.
  • Build up NTC and the community through Honors in Action and College Project.
  • Visit other Wisconsin technical colleges and interact with Wisconsin PTK members at conventions and workshops.
  • Continue the success of NTC’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter: Beta Rho Zeta. We’re award winning!