The University of Northwestern Ohio is one of 29 national training centers in the United States.

NAFTC is a national training organization that educates fleet managers, current technicians, and instructors at vocational schools and colleges and students on alternate fuel technology. Statistics show Alternate fuels are the up and coming trend, especially with the rising fuel costs and emissions regulations being placed on vehicle manufacturers.

The University of Northwestern Ohio has an Alternate fuels Technician diploma which covers in depth Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Propane, Alcohol, Hydrogen, and Hybrid electric vehicles. Also covered in depth are the principles that govern their usage.

The NAFTC and the University of Northwestern Ohio work together to promote public awareness of Alternate Fuels, educating the general public on the demand that is being created in the alternate fuels industry.

The National Headquarters for the NAFTC is based in West Virginia University.