Instructional Pathways

Technical Careers and Trades

Available Programs

Adult High School
Diploma

Explore Program

Advanced Transportation Technologies
Associate of Science

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Automotive Alternative Fuels
Certificate of Achievement

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Compressed Natural Gas Essentials
Certificate of Completion

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Compressed Natural Gas Inspection
Certificate of Completion

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Compressed Natural Gas Installation
Certificate of Completion

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Agriculture Technician
Certificate of Achievement

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Arborist Technician
Certificate of Achievement

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Landscape and Irrigation Technician
Certificate of Achievement

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Pest Management Technician
Certificate of Achievement

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Applications and Information Systems
Associate of Science for Employment Preparation

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Business Information Worker - Legal Office Specialist
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Business Information Worker - Marketing Specialist
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Business Information Worker - Medical Office Specialist
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Business Information Worker - Office Manager
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Business Information Worker - Office Professional
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Business Information Worker - Real Estate Specialist
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Architectural Technology
Associate of Science for Employment Preparation

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Architectural Technology
Associate of Science for Transfer Preparation

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Architectural Technology
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Building Inspection Technology
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

California Building Codes
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

California Building / Fire Codes
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

California Electrical Codes
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

California Energy Codes
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

California Mechanical Codes
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

California Plumbing Codes
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

California Residential Codes
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Construction Management
Associate of Science for Employment Preparation

Explore Program

Construction Management
Associate of Science for Transfer Preparation

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Construction Management
Certificate of Achievement

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Construction Technology Career Preparation
Certificate of Completion

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Construction Technology Concrete and Masonry
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Construction Technology Drywall Installation and Finish
Certificate of Completion

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Construction Technology Electrical
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Construction Technology Exterior Finishes
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Construction Technology Finish Carpentry
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Construction Technology Framing Carpentry
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Construction Technology Introduction
Certificate of Completion

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Construction Technology Plumbing
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Construction Technology Site Preparation and Layout
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Real Estate Development
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Automotive Air Conditioning
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Automotive Braking Systems
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Automotive Electrical
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Automotive Emissions
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Automotive Engine Management
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Automotive Hybrid, Fuel Cell, and Electric Vehicle
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Automotive Light and Medium Duty Diesel
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Automotive Oil Change
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Automotive Quick Service
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Automotive Steering, Suspension, and Alignment
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Automotive Technology
Associate of Science

Explore Program

Automotive Terminology
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Automotive Transmission and Axle
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Automotive, General Service
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Fire Fighter, Basic
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Fire Technology
Associate of Science for Employment Preparation

Explore Program

Fire Technology
Associate of Science for Transfer Preparation

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Fire Technology
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Business Remote Worker
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Business, Small
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Golf Management
Associate of Arts

Explore Program

Golf Management
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Hospitality Management
Associate of Science for Employment Preparation

Explore Program

Hospitality Management
Associate of Science for Transfer Preparation

Explore Program

Hospitality Management
Certificate of Achievement

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Human Resource Generalist
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Career Exploration and Readiness
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Baker
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Bread Baker
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Culinary Arts, Basic
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Culinary Arts, Intermediate
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Culinary Catering
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Culinary Management
Associate of Science

Explore Program

Culinary Management
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Culinary Menu Planning
Certificate of Completion

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Culinary Procurement and Cost Control
Certificate of Completion

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Culinary Safety and Sanitation
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Prep Cook
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Early Childhood Education
Associate in Science for Transfer

Explore Program

Early Childhood Education
Associate of Science

Explore Program

Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher
Certificate of Achievement

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Early Childhood Education Master Teacher
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Early Childhood Education Teacher
Certificate of Achievement

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Emergency Medical Responder
Certificate of Completion

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Emergency Medical Responder, Intermediate
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Emergency Medical Services
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Emergency Medical Services
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Emergency Medical Technician
Local Certificate

Explore Program

Building and Energy Systems Professionals
Associate of Science

Explore Program

Building Automation Control
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Building Commissioning Technician
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Building Energy Consultant
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Commercial Gas Heating
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Facilities Operations Technician
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Green HVAC Commercial
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Green HVAC Residential
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Heat Pumps
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Lighting and Controls Technology
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Power Generation and Distribution
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Residential Gas Heating
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Residential Solar
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Residential Solar Installation
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Residential Solar Surveying and Planning
Certificate of Completion

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Solar Battery Storage Installation and Maintenance
Certificate of Completion

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Solar Site Planning Project
Certificate of Completion

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Welding Technology SENSE Entry-Level Welder
Certificate of Achievement

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Welding, Gas Metal Arc
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Welding, Gas Metal Arc
Local Certificate

Explore Program

Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc
Local Certificate

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Welding, Shielded Metal Arc
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Welding, Shielded Metal Arc
Local Certificate

Explore Program

Zero Net Energy
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Community Health Worker: Children and Families
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Associate of Science

Explore Program

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Certificate of Achievement

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Air Properties and Economizer Performance
Certificate of Completion

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Proper HVAC System Preparation and System Charging
Certificate of Completion

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Refrigerant Management and EPA-608 Preparation
Certificate of Completion

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Desert Ecologist
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Desert Naturalist
Local Certificate

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Field Ranger
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

New World of Work Adaptability
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

New World of Work Analysis / Solution Mindset
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

New World of Work Collaboration
Certificate of Completion

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New World of Work Communication on the Job
Certificate of Completion

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New World of Work Digital Fluency
Certificate of Completion

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New World of Work Empathy on the Job
Certificate of Completion

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New World of Work Entrepreneurial Mindset
Certificate of Completion

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New World of Work Resilience on the Job
Certificate of Completion

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New World of Work Self-Awareness
Certificate of Completion

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New World of Work Social Diversity Awareness
Certificate of Completion

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Police Officer, Reserve
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Global Studies
Associate in Arts for Transfer

Explore Program

Philosophy
Associate in Arts for Transfer

Explore Program

Sociology
Associate in Arts for Transfer

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