Core Plus Aerospace uses curriculum developed by Boeing to prepare students to begin their careers as aerospace manufacturing technicians. Some of the hands-on skills include fiberglass construction and repair and precision aluminum riveting. Advanced Manufacturing prepares students for immediate employment in the aerospace and manufacturing industries by focusing on job-ready skills based on industry standards. Students fabricate, assemble, and repair structures using basic and advanced composite techniques and materials. Students will earn the prestigious Core Plus certification which includes skills in blueprint reading, material science, precision measurement, and aluminum riveting in our lab-centric facility using various hand and stationary power tools. As with all NCTA programs, soft skill training is a major focal point in developing highly employable individuals.

Automotive Services provides the skills and knowledge required for job entry in the automotive trade at the apprenticeship level, with the opportunity for student automotive certifications or additional training in a career-technical institute. The course will consist of shop safety, shop organization and operation, theory and repair of engines, electrical systems, brakes, fuel systems, cooling systems, power trains, and suspension steering alignment. The students will make repairs on the automobile in these areas at the trade accepted standard. The students can supply their own projects or will be furnished a project to work on.

Automotive Services provides the skills and knowledge required for job entry in the automotive trade at the apprenticeship level, with the opportunity for student automotive certifications or additional training in a career-technical institute. The course will consist of shop safety, shop organization and operation, theory and repair of engines, electrical systems, brakes, fuel systems, cooling systems, power trains, and suspension steering alignment. The students will make repairs on the automobile in these areas at the trade accepted standard. The students can supply their own projects or will be furnished a project to work on.

NCTA's Construction course helps students develop the entry-level skills needed in residential electrical wiring, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry. Students will learn about work-site safety, construction-based applied math, safe use of hand and power tools, blueprint reading, communication skills, employability skills, material handling, framing skills, and the basics of residential electrical and plumbing. The program helps students explore a variety of construction-related career opportunities, develops appropriate work-readiness skills, and prepares them to enter construction-related apprenticeships, post-secondary education programs, or entry-level jobs.

The Criminal Justice course provides a comprehensive and hands-on curriculum that challenges and prepares those students who are interested in pursuing possible careers within the Criminal Justice field. This year long course prepares students through community partnerships, academic study, hands on experiences, and the development of 21st Century Skills. CPR training, hazardous materials awareness, and the National Incident Management System are also included within this program. The program has an emphasis on law enforcement, corrections, and the judicial system.

NCTA's Welding course is designed for students who would like to develop metalworking skills as a foundation for continuing education, or as a gateway to joining the workforce. Students are trained in the basic skills of shielded metal arc welding (Stick), Oxy-fuel, and plasma cutting, and can work up to, gas metal and flux cored arc welding (MIG), tungsten inert gas welding (TIG), and other specialty metal working processes. Additionally, students will learn to read welding blueprints, fundamental fabrication math, and how to safely use a large variety of metalworking tools. This class offers many opportunities for students who are highly motivated, and is a great place for those who excel in a hands-on learning environment.

Video Game Development explores the many facets of the video game development life-cycle: from asset creation to game design to coding. Students will learn to code in an industry-standard programming language, create their own 2D & 3D graphics, explore game design as part of a project team and combine these elements to create games using a professional game engine. With crossover credit options available, this could be the first step on the path to a career in computer science. Innovative students can return for a second year of self-driven studies, earning more credits by applying their skills in advanced software development areas. Students must have successfully completed the first year of study and shown evidence of being an independent worker.

Drone & ROV Automation provides students with the application of mathematical and scientific principles, development, deployment, operation and maintenance of autonomous vehicles - air, land and water. Students will explore the ethics, safety and regulations of autonomous vehicles, the unique navigation strategies, assembly, design and structure and how to plan, prepare and execute a mission. Students will engage in authentic problem-solving including data collection, documentation, analysis and presentation to a real-world audience. (Anacortes Campus).

The Fire Science and EMS course instills the proud tradition of serving communities with selfless dedication. The honor of becoming a firefighter is sought after by many but bestowed upon only a few. Training to become a firefighter is exciting and meaningful. The NCTA Fire Science and EMS program offers professional instruction, amazing facilities, and endless opportunities to not only learn the skills necessary to become a firefighter/EMT, but also the skills to be an integral part of a community emergency response in your own neighborhood. Students earn their ICS 100 and 200 certificates from FEMA. Additionally, this course lays the groundwork so students can pursue their Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazmat Operations, and EMT certificates upon turning 18 years of age.

Dental Assisting prepares students to become Registered Dental Assistants through the state of Washington. Each student will experience hands-on learning providing valuable preparation for entry-level chair-side skills. The program will give students an understanding of different careers that are available in the expanding field of the dental profession.

Students will develop skills in chair-side assisting, equipment and instrument identification and maintenance, sterilization, and OSHA Practices. Students will be prepared to take the National Entry Level Dental Assisting exam.