Career Education and Apprenticeship Programs

Check out Placer County Career Technical Education Courses HERE

California Community Colleges offer Career Technical degrees and certificates:

Click here to see a side by side listing of CTE programs at local Community Colleges

• Folsom Lake College
• Sacramento City College
• American River College
• Cosumnes River College
• Sierra College

Trade Schools:

• Aviation Institute of Maintenance- FAA approved programs
• Northern California Construction Training- Train for a career in construction
• Universal Technical Institute- Train for a career as an automotive technician

Apprenticeships:

• CalApprenticeship.org-

A union apprenticeship is an excellent career choice if you like to work with your hands; are willing to serve an apprenticeship for up to five years, depending on the trade you select; have dexterity, mechanical ability, problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team; want to earn a living wage and good benefits; and want the opportunity to advance in your career.

• Become skilled in a trade, and get paid to do it - "Earn While You Learn!"
• Paid "scholarship" - no or low-cost supervised training
• Full-time employment with career placement built in
• Progressively increasing wage with excellent benefits
• Nationally recognized credential - Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate
• Improved job security and standard of living
• Opportunity for college credit and/or associate degree
• Pride and Dignity

• The Northern California Valley Sheet Metal, Heating and Air Conditioning Training Center -Sheet Metal Workers' Apprenticeship Program
• ARC Work Experience and Internship Program