Career & Technical Education

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Career and technical education is a term applied nationally to schools, institutions, and educational programs that specialize in the skilled trades, applied sciences, modern technologies, and career preparation.

WCC CTE PROGRAMS

Interested in pursuing a CTE program? WCC offers more than 100 different degrees and certificates in CTE fields. We suggest starting the process by discussing your interests with an advisor from our   Advising and Counseling department. Below are a few examples of CTE programs that have been deemed high-wage, in high-demand and requiring high-skill.

3D Animation
Accounting for Business
Administrative Assistant I
Administrative Assistant II
Advanced Automotive Services Technician
Advanced Manufacturing (CNC) – Operation Technician
Advanced Manufacturing (CNC) - Programming and Setup Technician Program
Animation for Film & Broadcast Art
Animation for Game Art
Audio Production and Engineering
Auto Body Repair
Automation Specialist
Automotive Cybersecurity
Automotive Services Technician
Business Enterprise Basics
Business Enterprise Essentials
C++ Programming
Child Development
Computer Networking Academy I
Computer Networking Operating Systems
Computer Software Applications
Computer Systems Technology
Core Business Skills
Custom Auto Body Fabrication and Chassis Design
Cybersecurity Operations
Digital Business Marketing and Sales
Electric Vehicle (EV) Safety & Fundamentals
Engineering & Design Technology
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Entrepreneurship Essentials
Graphic Design
Health Care Foundations
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - Commercial Trade
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration - Residential
Human Resource Essentials
Human Resource Skills and Operations
Industrial Electronics Technology
Introduction to Elementary Education
Ironworker Pre-Apprenticeship
Management
Medical Billing and Coding
Photography: Digital Imaging
Photography: Portrait Imaging
Photography: Traditional Imaging
Police Academy
Principles of Cybersecurity
Program in Java
Retail and Business Operations
Robotics Technician
Sterile Processing
Supply Chain Essentials
Supply Chain Operations
Technical Communications
Welding and Fabrication Advanced Applications
Welding and Fabrication Principles

Many CTE programs culminate with students taking an industry recognized certification or licensure exam. Often study resources are provided at WCC, and in some cases even a practice exam. The license/certification gives the student sort of a “stamp of approval” that they meet the industry standards for that profession. Oftentimes just having that license/certification allows the student more upward mobility and flexibility to move within that industry.

CTE Programs at WCC can provide students with an upfront and fast track to mentors. Mentors are those people we look up to for their leadership, professional advice, or other qualities we admire. Finding a mentor does not need to include a formal request to them. You can have a mentor that is a teacher or coach without them even knowing it. However, sharing with them what you admire may help them be even more intentional about passing on their knowledge and advocating for you. Our WCC faculty and staff come from diverse backgrounds, and chances are you will identify with one or more of them—and we could all use a mentor for personal or professional growth.

Each program at WCC has a designated Academic Advisor (to plan out your degree and/or obtain transfer credit) and Success Coach (to help navigate college and overcome obstacles). Our Student Resource Center (SRC) can also provide financial assistance in a number of ways for students in CTE programs. This would be beyond, or in addition, to Financial Aid. This two minute video gives you a quick overview of their services.

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