Partnered trade and industry programs

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Construction Trades: Carpentry program is designed to provide knowledge, safety, and skills in the carpentry construction trade. This program is an introduction to common construction skills to include safety, codes, construction drawings, tools, wall systems, flooring systems, and roof systems. Students can seek employment as carpentry technicians on residential and commercial job sites.

The Welding Technologies program prepares students to acquire welding techniques and be product verified with weldment testing. They will develop a working knowledge of blueprint reading, and the welding processes for Shielded Metal ARC Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored ARC Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten ARC Welding (GTAW) with the use of thermal cutting equipment. Students will learn about the tools and equipment for the welding trade. The Welding Technologies instructional program prepares students for entry-level employment, further training, and/or post-secondary education. Students also develop leadership, social, civic, and career skills through their participation in the state-recognized Career and Technical Student Organization, SkillsUSA.

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Culinary Arts I is designed to equip students with the basic skills needed for entry-level positions in diverse food service operations. The program introduces the student to the preparation of foods for full-service, buffet, banquet, a la carte, and bakery operations. Students are exposed to many areas of professional food service including culinary techniques, safety and sanitation, purchasing and cost controls, professionalism and ethics, teamwork and communication. Students will apply their knowledge and skills in a practical learning environment. The Culinary Arts I CCL is fully embedded in the Culinary Arts II CCL and the Associate in Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts.

The Cosmetology program prepares individuals to cut, trim, and style scalp, facial, and body hair; apply cosmetic preparations; perform manicures and pedicures; massage the head and extremities; and prepare for practice as licensed cosmetologists in specialized or fullservice salons. This program includes instruction in hair cutting and styling, manicuring, pedicuring, facial treatments, shampooing, chemical applications, esthetics, shop management, sanitation and safety, customer service, and applicable professional and labor laws and regulations. This instructional program prepares students for entry level employment, further training, and/or post-secondary education. Students develop leadership, social, civic, and career skills through participation in the Career and Technical Student Organization, SkillsUSA.