Career Technical Education & Training
Whether you’re looking for a new job or trying to get the education you need for that next promotion, SBVC is a leader in career and technical training. Take the next step toward your career with 1-2 year programs that get you into the workforce fast. We’re ready, are you?
CTE Programs at SBVC
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Accounting
Learn how to interpret financial information and analyze profitability within a business. Get the skills you need to understand the economic events in business.
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Administration of Justice
Gain the legal, ethical, and educational knowledge to pursue a career in criminal justice. Start your path towards law enforcement, court services, corrections, and private security.
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Aeronautics
From aviation maintenance to flight operations, get hands-on training with state-of-the-art equipment. Improve your problem solving and critical thinking skills to start your career in the innovative field of aviation.
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Architecture and Environmental Design
Begin your career in urban planning, interior design, landscape architecture and more. Learn verbal and graphic forms of communication and implement creative solutions to various social and environmental situations.
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Art
From painting and ceramics to graphic design and multimedia, express your creativity and appreciation of art. Pursue professional work, teaching opportunities, and further education in the dynamic field of art.
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Automotive Collision and Repair
Build the skills you need for for entry-level work as an auto collision repair technician and/or painter apprentice.
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Automotive Technology
Get technical experience and hands-on skills for in-demand career fields. Study automotive collision repair, transmissions, wheel alignment, brakes, engine performance, preventative maintenance and more.
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Computer Information Technology (CIT)
Get introduced to computers and software, or prepare for employment in the field of computer management in business. Learn to support the technological systems, networks, and programming efforts that drive society and the economy.
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Computer Science
Get the knowledge you need to start your computer science career. With both theoretical and applied foundations of computer science, you'll learn to effectively solve real-world problems.
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Corrections
With cooperative work experience and hands-on training in a correctional agency, you'll have the skills and knowledge needed to start your career as a correctional officer, youth correctional counselor, or jailer.
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Culinary Arts
Focus on the skills you need to excel in the food industry. Fundamental knowledge and hands-on training will make you an expert in culinary arts, food and restaurant services, and other hospitality careers.
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Electricity/ Electronics
Gain added skills in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment. Pursue careers or apprenticeships in maintenance, installation, field service, and networking.
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Film, TV & Media
Embrace your creativity and apply practical strategies. Become an expert in the radio, television, or film industries, or improve your skills in the related fields of marketing, journalism, theater arts, and multimedia.
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Foods & Nutrition
Focus on the nutrients that make up the food we eat and how our diet affects our overall health. Gain a strong foundation grounded in science and apply nutrition science to various career paths in diverse and changing environments.
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Use data satellites and aerial photography to understand and connect information to locations. Learn automated mapping technology, and gain the vital preparation for a career in this rapidly expanding technological field.
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Prepare for employment in the field of refrigeration and air conditioning through practical laboratory work and classroom instruction. Work with advanced technologies and industry professionals.
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Heavy/Medium Duty Truck Technology
Diagnose mechanical issues and develop plans for repairing and servicing diesel engines. Train with premium equipment and technologies to gain employment in the maintenance and repair of heavy/medium duty trucks.
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Hospitality
Prepare for a career in the Hospitality industry, including culinary arts, food services, and other hospitality career fields.
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Human Services
Discover society's response to human need. Move on to advanced degrees or careers in social work, marriage and family counseling, school counseling, or vocational rehabilitation.
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Inspection Technology
Start your career in the construction inspection field. Learn to observe accurately, exercise authority, apply codes fairly, and make competent judgments in the structural, mechanical, and technical aspects of construction.
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Library Technology
Make your mark in today's information-laden society. Learn terminology, organization, procedures, standards and practices to successfully prepare for employment as a para-professional in school, public, special or academic libraries.
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Machinist Technology
Get hands-on training with a variety of applicable machines and technologies utilized in this growing field. Demonstrate the skills required to pursue a career in the growing field of machine and manufacturing technology.
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Nursing
Combine your math and science skills with your desire to help others, and begin the journey to becoming a registered nurse. Combine legal and ethical decision making with effective and diverse instructional methods.
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Pharmacy Technology
Get the skills to become a pharmacy technician. Practice medication preparation, verifying prescriptions, maintaining patient profiles, preparing insurance claim forms, and taking inventory of medications.
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Police Science: Basic Law Enforcement Academies
Train for careers in law enforcement, including corrections, courts, security, and community service. Provide protection of lives and property while respecting constitutional individual rights.
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Psychiatric Technology
Become a professional licensed psychiatric technician. Prepare to provide care and treatment to emotionally, mentally, and developmentally disabled clients in a variety of community agencies.
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Psychology
Investigate human behavior, thoughts, and emotions, and get started on your versatile career path. Study both pure science and practical application to matters of daily living and theoretical perspectives.
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Real Estate
Obtain a strong basis for understanding the real estate market and prepare for a career in real estate, mortgage lending, equity investment, brokerage and sales, valuation, or property management.
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Theatre Arts
Study human expression that culminates in live performance. Cover topics such as acting, script analysis, stage makeup, costume design, rehearsal and performance, lighting design, and technical theater.
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Water Supply Technology
Learn the fundamental aspects of drinking water distribution, wastewater collection, and water conservation. Gain the skills necessary to safely operate and maintain water treatment and pumping equipment.
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Welding Technology
Understand the terminology, concepts, procedures and skills used in the welding field. Equip yourself with the technical skills and hands-on training necessary for commercial and industrial welding.
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