career & technical education

For many students (and for many reasons) the traditional four year college path may not be an option. For others, it might not be the best option. Ideally, students will explore postsecondary pathways throughout their high school education. There are several alternative paths that can lead to long-term financial stability:

  • Two-year Associate’s degrees
  • Postsecondary certificates
  • Apprenticeships
  • Employer-based training
  • Professional certifications
  • Occupational licenses

Community College

career PREP programs

The preparatory career programs of vocational and technical education provide preparation for immediate employment in a wide variety of careers. Those training programs ordinarily require full-time instruction of four weeks to two years. Many of these programs are cooperative programs which provide classroom instruction in conjunction with paid employment experience related to the career preparation, and many are available on a part-time basis.

PATHWAY to college

The college parallel program provides arts and sciences courses that may be transferred to other colleges and universities as the equivalent of the first two years of a four-year baccalaureate program. Included in college parallel are some programs that also provide preparation for entry level employment through career option programs.

registered apprenticeship

Registered Apprentice means you’re on the path to a rewarding career where you’ll earn a paycheck from day one - your chance to earn and learn.