Career programs

Designed to prepare students for immediate employment by providing technical skills that can be acquired in one-year Certificate, two-year Diploma or two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) programs. AAS programs include general education courses which provide the foundation for a long-term professional career. Students who graduate may continue their education and receive an advanced four-year degree.

Our campuses feature up-to-date equipment, as well as instructors who make it a point to know all of the latest advances in technology. Every career program combines classroom instruction with exciting, hands-on learning—often at actual business and industrial sites throughout the region.

Administrative Office Specialist
Business
Carpentry
Computer Technologies [Business Office Software or Computer Applications options]
Educational Assistant Early Childhood Personal Care Attendant or School Age Personal Care Attendant options] Click here for more information
Electrical and Industrial Automation Technology

Energy Technical Specialist
Exercise & Sports Science
Graphic Design & Print Communications
Human Services [Chemical Dependency Specialist option]
Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies
Industrial Mechanical Technology maintenance mechanic/millwright
Industrial Technology
Masonry  [required tools list]
Mobile Equipment Service Tech
Nursing [Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide option]
Paramedic, EMT and EMT Refresher
Practical Nursing
Welding  [required tools list]
Wind Energy Technology (Pending MnSCU Approval)